1. Be Bold: The solutions to the problems our country is facing are political. The leaders making decisions are how this crisis ballooned to present. The only way to prevent it from getting worse and from happening again is to change who make the decisions at local, state and federal levels. That’s you. That’s your campaign. Don’t be timid. Our families are counting on you.

2. Be Empathetic: Learn from our opponents and use emotion to empower people to give you what you need to make the change we all want. Times are tough for a lot of people, but again – see my previous point – the way out is through and to change who makes the decision.

3. Ask for what you need: Votes, volunteer time and money. Don’t shy away from the ask. If someone can’t give because they lost a job or medical reasons, ask how you an help. Ask what they think the government should do. Engage them. Help them.

The fear of getting a “no” should not stop you from doing what you need to do to win your campaign. Your country, your community, your family, my family all need you more than ever.

Additionally, here are some of the new offerings we will be presenting for local leaders coming up soon.

• Local Leaders: How to Make Change in Your Community on 4/22: https://traindemocrats.org/event/changemaking-in-your-community-4-22-20/

• Local Leaders: How to Make Organizational Leaders from Volunteers on 4/29: on https://traindemocrats.org/event/changemaking-in-your-community-training-two-4-29-20/

• Local Leaders: How to Hold Your Team Accountable to Reach Your Goals on 5/6: https://traindemocrats.org/event/local-leaders-how-to-hold-your-team-accountable-to-reach-your-goals-5-6-20/

• Local Leaders: How to Communicate with Your Community Through COVID19: https://traindemocrats.org/event/local-leaders-how-to-communicate-with-your-community-through-covid-19-5-13-20/

Here is the link for our RESUME BANK of Staff Academy graduates past and present that are looking for jobs. It is updated regularly so you will have the current list.