We pulled together 3 fundraising tips that are practical and easy to apply.

Meant to help you strengthen your ask and connect with supporters more effectively 💸

How to Run for Mayor: Quick Start Guide for Democrats Thinking about how to run for mayor? NDTC's step-by-step guide covers everything Democrats need — from filing and fundraising to voter contact and winning on Election Day.

If you've been asking yourself how to run for mayor, you're in the right place. This guide walks you through every critical phase of a mayoral campaign and explains how NDTC helps Democrats compete for and win mayoral offices across the country. traindems.org/articles/how...

04/16 Thurs • 1 pm ET • How to Raise Money Through Candidate Call Time Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Thursday, April 16th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on How to Raise Money Through Candidate ...

Level up your fundraising skills 📞💰

Join us tomorrow April 16 (1–2 PM ET) for a free training on mastering candidate call time,learn how to prep, connect with donors, and follow up effectively.

Sign up now!

Iowa looks competitive, according to new Dem poll A new survey from a Democratic group that backs moderate candidates shows Iowa potentially in play for Democrats in November.

The least you should take from this poll is some hope, the most you should take from it is that we're competitive and need to fight for every. single. vote. www.politico.com/live-updates...

Why Training Political Campaign Staff Matters Just as Much as Candidates Discover how NDTC trains your political campaign staff to build winning field and finance operations. Go from dream team to victory.

We’re working to close the campaign staff gap. And we’re doing it successfully. In 2025 alone — a so-called “off-year” — over 960 winning candidates got their start with NDTC, learning how to build a strong team from the ground up. traindems.org/articles/pol...

Diversifying Your Campaign Outreach Strategy: A Guide for Political Campaigns Why Multi-Channel Communication Matters for Elections

Recent platform updates have introduced enhanced filtering options that allow users to block or filter messages from unknown contacts. Here's our advice so campaigns can adapt their strategies to ensure their messages still reach intended recipients. traindems.org/articles/out...

Deciding Where to Build Your Political Career Red, blue, purple, or remote: Your location doesn’t limit your impact

Where you live might influence what path you take to a career in politics, but it absolutely does not limit your impact. traindems.org/articles/whe...

Trying to Get a Job in Politics? Start Here. How to Get Started or Make The Switch to a Career in Politics

Are you excited or hopeful about how many seats Republicans are losing, but running for office isn't for you? We think you should get a job in politics to create the change we need. Here's our guide: traindems.org/articles/how...

Campaign Training: 5 Reasons to Begin Your Run for Office with NDTC Get real campaign training to help you win. NDTC gives you the skills, tools, and strategies to run a campaign you're proud of.

Give us 8 minutes, and we'll tell you why you should train with us if you want to win your race. traindems.org/articles/cam...

Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in Democratic politics?

NDTC is hiring paid Summer 2026 interns to support the work of building the Democratic bench!

Learn more: traindems.org/careers

Democrats have been quietly flipping seats across the country 🇺🇸

A lot of voters are starting to look for new leadership as Republicans fall short on their promises.

If you want to be a part of this momentum, join NDTC today✊

There is still so much at stake despite the “ceasefire.” In this week’s Substack by our CEO, Kelly Dietrich, he breaks down the manufactured crises Trump creates and lays out a clear path out — one key strategy is to get more Democrats in power. Read the rest here:

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04/11 Sat • 11 am ET • Campaign Communications Bootcamp: Sharpen Your Message to Win Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Saturday, April 11th, for a comprehensive bootcamp designed to equip candidates and campaign staff with the c...

Your message IS your campaign. And if voters can't hear it, feel it, and repeat it, all the hard work behind the scenes won’t matter as much as it should. That's why we can teach you how to take your message to victory in ONE bootcamp. Join us tomorrow!

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04/11 Sat • 11 am ET • Campaign Communications Bootcamp: Sharpen Your Message to Win Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Saturday, April 11th, for a comprehensive bootcamp designed to equip candidates and campaign staff with the c...

We know what it takes to win. That why we've developed this all-inclusive bootcamp on messaging so you can get in, get what you need, and take that toward a campaign victory – all in one Saturday. Let's turn your story into your strategy and your strategy into votes!

traindems.org/vlt-details/...

Congratulations Donald D. Dantzler Jr. on TWO victories for Fitchburg City Council, District 3, and Dane County Board of Supervisors, District 33 in Fitchburg, WI! Fitchburg's getting a leader who shows up for a lot more than just meetings! We're proud to be part of your journey!

Congratulations Rep-Elect Sheila Nelson! NDTC is proud to have been part of your journey to District 130 in the Georgia House of Representatives.

This is how we build Democratic power, from the ground up, nationwide. Thank you to the candidates who've stepped up tonight!

Democratic Campaign Training: Month-by-Month Roadmap for Winning Candidates The winning candidates of 2026 are starting their campaign training right now. Here's your month-to-month roadmap to develop the skills you need to run a competitive race.

April is fundraising month! Check out all the trainings we have this month to hit the ground running and fund your win.

04/08 Wed • 1 pm ET • Fundraising in Action: How to Ask for Money Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, April 8th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Fundraising in Action: How to Ask for...

Want to get better at fundraising? 💰

Join NDTC on April 8 (1–2 PM ET) for a free live training on how to make the ask.

Learn how to identify donors, prioritize outreach, and confidently ask for money 🎯

04/11 Sat • 11 am ET • Campaign Communications Bootcamp: Sharpen Your Message to Win Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Saturday, April 11th, for a comprehensive bootcamp designed to equip candidates and campaign staff with the c...

Struggling to get your campaign message heard? 📣

Join NDTC’s April 11 bootcamp to sharpen your messaging, media strategy, and communication skills.

Turn your story into votes 🎯

How Local Leaders Protect Our Rights In An Extremist Era In a post-Roe era, local leaders are still holding the line on reproductive freedom – and all of our rights.

Right now, local leaders are the last line of defense to protect their communities from some of the most dangerous decisions happening at the state and federal levels.

The fight to defend reproductive freedom offers a clear case study: traindems.org/articles/how...

Public Speaking for Political Candidates: How to Run for Office & Manage the Nerves Nervous about public speaking? Learn how to run for office with confidence using NDTC’s practical public speaking tools and free trainings.

Confidence with public speaking, like any skill, grows with practice. Begin with small, supportive audiences. As you get comfortable, gradually expand your comfort zone.

This and more winning public speaking advice for campaigns can be found here: traindems.org/articles/pub...

Running for Office: How to Build Your “Kitchen Cabinet” and Win with the Right Inner Circle Ready to build your Kitchen Cabinet? Learn how the right political cabinet keeps your campaign grounded, focused, and set up to win.

A Kitchen Cabinet is an advisory board for your campaign. They’re your inner circle of people who will tell you the truth – as your sounding board or personal Board of Directors. They will be one of your most valuable resources throughout your campaign.

Here's why: traindems.org/articles/how...

Deciding Where to Build Your Political Career Red, blue, purple, or remote: Your location doesn’t limit your impact

We're here to give you the information you need to start researching where to launch your political career with our free 30-minute course, Starting a Career in Politics. We got the TL;DR before you jump into the course!

traindems.org/articles/whe...

Project Management for Campaigns Election Day doesn’t move, and campaigns don’t get extensions. Strong project management won’t win an election by itself — but poor project management can absol...

Election Day isn’t moving, so your plan has to keep up 🔥

This course shows you how to stay organized, hit your deadlines, and keep things running without constant chaos.

We’ll give you a clear plan to make sure your team stays on track.

04/02 Thurs • 1 pm ET • Three Steps to Establishing Your Campaign Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Thursday, April 2nd from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Three Steps to Establishing Your Campa...

🚀 Ready to launch your campaign?

Join us Thursday, Apr 2, 1–2 PM ET for a free live training on the first steps to getting on the ballot and building your run! 🗳️

Today is National Run for Office Day 🗳️

Thousands of seats go uncontested every year in the U.S.—that means real change is being left on the table.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start.

NDTC is here to help you take that first step.

National Run for Office Day 🗳️

Thousands of seats go uncontested every year.
That’s thousands of missed opportunities for change.

Why not you?

Get started with the National Democratic Training Committee.

03/31 Tues • 1 pm ET • Running in a Red District Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Tuesday, March 31st from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Running in a Red District. We're here ...

🚩 Running in a red district?

Join us Tuesday, Mar 31, 1–2 PM ET for a free live training on flipping tough seats and building winning coalitions!

How to Create a Winning Campaign Plan: A Step-by Step Guide for First-Time Candidates Running for office? Learn how to build a winning campaign plan with NDTC’s free tools, templates, and guidance for first-time candidates.

Behind every candidate standing on stage to deliver that captivating election night speech, there were hours of behind-the-scenes work to make it all happen. Every campaign needs a written plan so you can hit the ground running with confidence and a clear direction.

traindems.org/articles/cam...