Open to current canvass directors or those soon to step into the role, participants will learn the skills of building, managing and growing door-to-door canvass teams focused on recruiting members and grassroots fundraising. This training will be two days and one overnight at MPA's China house. Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. ... Read More

Open to staff and volunteers who want to increase their comfort with—and skills at—fundraising to build powerful organizations. Small dollar programs, major donor fundraising, grant prospecting—we'll cover it all! Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to come to the training. ... Read More

This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer ready to take a leap in their organizing skills and walk away with an understanding of MPA's leadership model and to be aware of their own leadership development and learning goals. This event will occur the third Thursday of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the Lewiston MPA office. Because ... Read More

Timed to help people considering a run for municipal office, this training will cover how to tell your personal story, build your campaign team, and raise the money you need to win. Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to come ... Read More

This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer who is ready to take a leap in their organizing skills, participants will walk away with a basic understanding of MPA worldview along with basic communications strategies. This event will occur the third Thursday of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the Lewiston MPA office. Because space is limited, we ... Read More

Designed to cover the fundamentals of building organized people power, canvassers and organizers and any other staff with similar responsibilities can expect lots of hands-on-practice with the fundamentals. This training particularly emphasizes role plays and live practice out in the real world. This is a three-day training, no overnight. Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept ... Read More

This training will focus in on how to apply your message to a mail program, as well as volunteer management. Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to come to the training. We aim to offer these trainings to as many ... Read More

This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer who is ready to take a leap in their organizing skills. Participants will walk away with the basic skills to facilitate and effective group meeting. This event will occur the third Thursday of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the Lewiston MPA office. Because space is limited, we may not ... Read More