How do progressives build political power? It starts at the local level.
This idea has been discussed for years as conservatives have gained momentum at the state and local levels, but it still remains true.
Local politics is where change is happening. It’s where climate solutions are being introduced, gun and police reform is being enacted, the battle for expansive housing and healthcare is being debated, and so much more.
But over ~75% of local races go un-contested?
There’s a real opportunity for progressives to fill the void and expand progressive power, but only if they have the tools to run a successful campaign.
Simplifying How You Run for Office
That is why we are excited to announce that we have teamed up with Universe for their new resource, Campaign Academy!
Campaign Academy is a community-powered resource that provides a direct and straightforward introduction for candidates and staff to the world of campaigning.
The tool will give you everything you need to run for office, especially those questions that can feel overwhelming for any first-time candidates like:
- How do I set up a campaign bank account?
- How do I create my story and messaging strategy?
- How can I use voter data effectively and easily?
- Where do I start with my voter outreach?
- What’s the best way to use my fundraising dollars?
This partnership is especially important to us because Universe’s mission aligns so closely with ours. Campaign Academy, like Universe’s suite of voter outreach tools, is straightforward, easy to use, and comprehensive. Candidates have enough on their plate, therefore we always strive to provide services that expand a candidate’s capacity not add more time and stress.
Running for office can be overwhelming and costly, discouraging many women, people of color, and LGBTQ2+ from running for office. By building tools that will make running for office more accessible, we can expand the diversity of our elected officials and help our government look more like the people that live in our country.
Together we can build progressive power from the bottom up!
Interested in learning how to run for office?
If you’re interested in running for office, check it out!
Campaign Academy will be free for any progressive considering a run for office. The platform will also be available for progressive nonprofits and organizations to host more specialized training. Organizations that sign up for Campaign Academy can customize all of the branding and content, invite their candidates and organizers to their custom curriculum, and track the progress of each of their learners throughout the course.
Campaign Academy can give you the building blocks to run a successful campaign and when you want to take it one step further, Knurdology is here to expand your digital, advertising and messaging. Additionally, anyone who works with Knurdology in a consulting capacity has the opportunity to receive a discount on Universe’s resources.
Reach out to schedule an intro call with Knurdology
About Universe
Universe is an all-in-one campaign management platform built in local campaign offices, for local organizers. Campaign tech has evolved to be fragmented, expensive, and built for large campaigns with internal technology teams. Universe is built exclusively for down-ballot campaigns, local organizations, and first-time candidates — giving them access to all of the modern tooling they need to run their campaign, even without a large budget or in-house tech team. Since 2020, Universe has helped over 200 local campaigns and organizations reach their communities.