How to Take Effective Political Action

Taking on Leadership

1. How to Host an Event

A great event can help your campaign in a number of ways, from gaining press attention, to getting new volunteer signups, to gaining respect and recognition in your community.

2. A Guide to Hosting House Parties

House parties are an effective way to gain supporters for your political cause because people hear about the issue from people they know and trust.

3. How to Lead a Letter to the Editor Drive

Writing one letter to the editor (LTE) is great – but you can double, or even triple your impact by bringing others along by organizing a LTE drive to support the campaign you are working on.

4. How to Lead a Textbank

Achieving the appropriate scale that will bring your textbank from helpful to massively impactful requires putting together a team of textbankers that can join forces and work together to reach out to a group of individuals that you want to reach.

5. How to Lead a Phonebank

You can host your phonebank virtually or in person to bring people in your local area together. Here are some things to consider when starting your phonebank program.

6. How to Host a Door-to-Door Canvass

By hosting a door-to-door canvass, you can connect with voters, direct the energies of volunteers, and make a huge impact on your campaign or issue.

7. How to Host a Signature Gathering Event

Signature gathering is an important part of the democratic process. Here’s how to host a successful event with volunteers.

8. How to Host a Petitioning or Tabling Event

Petitioning and tabling are great ways to gather signatures, engage the public, and raise awareness for your campaign or issue.