How do we know if our strategies and tactics are effective? The best way to find out is to run an experiment! In this workshop we'll discuss some of the latest research and come up together with ideas for future experiments.
We will cover the key elements of effective volunteer recruitment. During this workshop participants will learn how to engage potential volunteers, retain volunteers and move them to action - whether it is an electoral, union or issue-based campaign you’re working on.
Sunday July 24, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
High Street 26
Want to see where your members are; determine the best geographies to focus your outreach; see which neighborhoods your twitter followers live in? Map it! This session will teach you the nuts and bolts of how to create and interpret maps using free software (QGIS) and online platforms (cartoDB). We will also look at how creating maps can help with building your campaign and organizing strategy.
Integrating voter engagement is more critical than ever if we want to change the power dynamics in the state and win on our issues. In this workshop we will discuss the importance of effective one-on-one conversations with potential voters and strategies to mobilize voters to the polls. This workshop will present participants the opportunity to discuss best practices and brainstorm new methods to engage voters as we approach the 2016 election.
