Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics

Regional Candidate Training Schools - Sample Agenda

Designed to give candidates running for municipal, state, and statewide office a solid overview of campaign basics, the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics campaign training school will provide information to candidates about fundraising, media relations, potential obstacles, and building a constituent base. Each school is sponsored by a regional organization and each session provides valuable take-home tools to keep women running and winning in South Carolina.

8:00 - Registration and coffee

9:00 - Opening Announcements and Overview

9:15 - Your Road Map to Success: Campaign Planning, Organizing, Scheduling, Staffing, and Coordinating

10:15 - Media - Nailing Your Sound Bite.
Differentiating the Internet and Email effectively to build a network of supporters.

11:15 - New Media: Online strategies for 2010
Using the Internet and Email effectively to build a network of support.

12:15 - Lunch - Women Who've Run: Obstacles and Opportunities
A panel of local/regional women who tell their story and answer questions from the inside.
A box lunch will be provided.

1:30 - Fundraising
Building you budget, attracting donors and keeping them happy.

2:30 - Friendraising
Building a grassroots base beginning with friends, family and community.

3:00 - Close and a short survey

This is a sample agenda of our campaign training schools. If you would like to host one in your area, contact us online at info@scelectswomen.com or by phone: (803) 741-5622.