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Volunteers are the backbone of politics. Whether it’s a campaign or organization, we need volunteers to function. But how do you best recruit, train, and retain your volunteers? Read our blog for top strategies on volunteer management!

There are thousands of governmental bodies in the United States. What is each level of government in charge of, and what are they not able to influence? Read our comprehensive guide to bodies of government in the United States now!

How and why should you run for office? Running a political campaign can be confusing and hard to navigate. Read our blog post on practical strategies with extra examples and resources for preparing a run for political office!

How do you run for office or run a political organization and stay genuine? Focus on your community. Learn these three key strategies to authentic community engagement in politics today!

Living under the second Trump administration while consuming endless sensationalized media headlines as the world burns around you can feel, to say the least, overwhelming. Here are 5 strategies that might help keep you sane for the next 4 years.

Thanking your donors and showing your appreciation is crucial for political fundraising, both for maintaining your organization or campaign’s reputation and for managing donor relationships for future donations. Read on for three ways to show appreciation to your donors.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to overwhelm Democrats and progressives with rapid-fire changes and chaos. Here are 3 strategies that progressive organizations can use to adapt and fight back.

It’s normal to feel lost after losing an election. But just because you lost your election doesn’t mean you can’t plan strategically for your post-election plans. What do you do after losing an election, and how can you use it as an opportunity for your future political career? Read our blog post on how to plan for your next steps post-election after losing.

Political Polling — election anxiety may lead you to refresh poll numbers over and over again, wondering why different polls show different results. In this blog, we’ll answer why polls show different numbers, polling methods, and when they may be more accurate.

Make voting social with a ballot party! Gather your friends together and exercise your right to vote together over pizza and good discussion. Learn how to host a ballot party in this blog post.

Do you get ghosted by political campaigns and organizations when you want to volunteer or get hired? The good news is, there's ways you can get around this phenomenon. Read our blog for tips and advice on how to avoid getting ghosted in politics.

Political Networking Through Personal Connections — How do you get started leveraging your personal network to start your political network? Find out how with 5 steps to professionally make connections like a pro.

Hustle culture in politics — you might think that the more work you and your staff do, the more likely your campaign or organization will succeed. The opposite may be true instead. Read our blog post on toxic hustle culture in politics and 5 habits to address this harmful mindset.

Universal healthcare isn’t just good for voters, but it can help your political campaign or organization. Read about the various benefits of universal healthcare, including increased diversity and reduced costs.

How can political consulting help your local political campaign? Consulting services aren’t just for huge federal campaigns who have the money. There are plenty of ways a political consulting firm can get your local campaign on the path to getting elected. Here are 5 ways a political consultant can help your local campaign race.

All about informational interviews — what is an informational interview, why do you need one, how do you set one up, and what are some example questions to ask? Read our post on setting up the perfect informational interview to get into politics.

Southern Activism — what is it and why does it matter? Plenty of Democrats and progressives write off the South as being a conservative stronghold, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Read why progressives should support Southern activism efforts and how this activism is unique.

Run a sustainable and green campaign that reflects a commitment to environmental policy and combatting climate change. Read our blog on how to reduce your carbon footprint when running for office.

The Democratic National Committee’s controversial change to which states vote first in the primary election in 2024 sparked chaos and confusion. What caused this change, and what does the 1968 Democratic National Convention have to do with it? Learn about the Primary Calendar change, how 2024 parallels 1968, and how our political institutions need radical reform.

Dreading your next call time session? Dialing for dollars shouldn’t be a terrible experience. Read 5 tips to help you go from despaired to prepared!

Are you running for office for the right reasons? Read our blog post and know your 5 Ws to make sure you’re keeping your values first when you run for political office.

Working with friends can be challenging. What are the pros and cons of working with your friends on the campaign trail, and how can you effectively navigate both those friendships and your campaign? Read our guide now.

How do you not get overwhelmed while campaigning? Because let’s face it, it’s exhausting. Check out our tips for managing the stress here!

Volunteer management on political campaigns is a job in itself. Here’s some tips on how to engage, inspire, and support your volunteers so you can help each other.

Just because the campaign cycle slows down doesn’t mean you need to slow down too. Keep your political momentum going with these tips from our campaigns team.

It’s never too early to catch your campaign’s mistakes. Make sure you’re not making these five common mistakes that political campaigns make early on in the election cycle.

Running for office is exhausting. How can you take care of yourself while still running a winning political campaign? Check our guide for some tips on how you can do both.