THE NEED
The East Bay needs more people ready to to run for office who care and are equipped to make our region a better place. Running for office is work, but you can win with the right help.
THE ANSWER
Build the Bench will connect people with an interest in public service to effective tools and campaign experts who will help you run and win.
Not about the books
You'll learn from campaign professionals who have worked on a variety of campaigns and know how to win in your neighborhood.
A FEW THINGS YOU'LL LEARN
SEEKING THE RIGHT OFFICE
FINDING AND CULTIVATING DONORS
IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE DIGITAL TOOLS
You will learn from campaign professionals who know how to win in the East Bay. Key parts of the program will include: assessing your chances of success, building a campaign team, managing financial filing and governance, creating a policy platform that will resonate with voters, and what it will be like when you win.
YOU'RE NOT TOO BUSY
Our five-week program is designed for busy professionals to learn what is needed to pursue offices from city councils and special districts to the state legislature and higher. No matter your political aspirations, we are here to help.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
