Organizing to Win: The Art & Science of Running for Office
The American story has been written by the people who show up, speak out, and organize, especially in challenging times. Organizing to Win is the audio version of the top-selling book teaching you how to enter the political arena, manage a campaign, and run for public office. From messaging and fundraising to voter contact, scheduling, and public speaking, Jimmy Tickey teaches candidates, staff, and volunteers how to organize a campaign effectively.
Written - and narrated - by Jimmy Tickey, a trusted political voice in Connecticut, providing guidance to local, state, and federal campaigns. Blending political strategy with public service, Jimmy Tickey is the Vice Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party and member of the Democratic National Committee where he leads candidate trainings. A campaign manager, elected official, party leader, and staff member to government officials, Jimmy understands firsthand where politics meets policy: organizing.
Organizing to Win: The Art & Science of Running for Office
Latest Episodes
Please Say a Few Words
Public speaking tells a story with a beginning, middle, and an end, ultimately asking for action. Good remarks will emphasize what you stand for and remind people who you are. Since you are an authentic candidate running to make things better, ...
Communications 24/7
You will be discussing your candidacy in various ways every day, whether it’s seeing someone in the market, knocking on a door, or speaking at a forum, and you should bring these conversations back to your central theme, or top-line message. In...
Plan and Budget
Raising dollars for your campaign is important, but whats more important is how you are spending each dollar, and at what frequency. You don’t need to be a financial expert to realize that every week you will have money flowing into yo...