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SUMMARY:Leadership Development (Monthly Organizing Fundamentals)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBecause 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. \nWe aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved—staff time\, food\, venue rental\, and materials—the fee we’re asking for covers the basics. However\, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can’t pay the full amount\, simply pay what you can afford. And if you’re unable to pay at all\, please apply anyway—we’ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program\, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees. \nCost is $100.00 per person for the entire series of events. \nApply here! Deadline to apply is Thursday\, March 6\, 2025.
URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/monthly-organizing-fundamentals-3/
LOCATION:Lewiston Office\, 155 Lisbon Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:From Scarcity to Abundance: Fundraising Training
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBecause 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. \nWe aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved—staff time\, food\, venue rental\, and materials—the fee we’re asking for covers the basics. However\, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can’t pay the full amount\, simply pay what you can afford. And if you’re unable to pay at all\, please apply anyway—we’ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program\, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees. \nApply here! Deadline to apply is Thursday\, February 27\, 2025.
URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/from-scarcity-to-abundance-fundraising-training/
LOCATION:China Lake House\, 701 Neck Road\, China\, ME\, 04358\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250307T160000
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SUMMARY:Canvass Director Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBecause 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. \nWe aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved—staff time\, food\, venue rental\, and materials—the fee we’re asking for covers the basics. However\, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can’t pay the full amount\, simply pay what you can afford. And if you’re unable to pay at all\, please apply anyway—we’ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program\, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees. \nApply here! Deadline to apply is Thursday\, February 20\, 2025.
URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/canvass-director-training/
LOCATION:China Lake House\, 701 Neck Road\, China\, ME\, 04358\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T193000
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SUMMARY:Story of Self (Monthly Organizing Fundamentals)
DESCRIPTION:This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer ready to take a leap in their organizing skills to be able to practice their story of self as well as draft their written story. This event will occur the third Thursday of every month\, 5:30–7:30 p.m.\, at the Lewiston MPA office. \nBecause 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. \nWe aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved—staff time\, food\, venue rental\, and materials—the fee we’re asking for covers the basics. However\, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can’t pay the full amount\, simply pay what you can afford. And if you’re unable to pay at all\, please apply anyway—we’ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program\, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees. \nCost is $100.00 per person for the entire series of events. \nApply here! Deadline to apply is Thursday\, February 6\, 2025.
URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/monthly-organizing-fundamentals-2/
LOCATION:Lewiston Office\, 155 Lisbon Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250219T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T160000
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SUMMARY:Communications Training (Part One)
DESCRIPTION:Designed particularly for communications staff and other staff or volunteers whose roles include creating and executing communications strategies\, this training will cover why we do communications work and basics about the media. Staff and volunteers expected to understand communications strategies and play a role in their execution are also encouraged to apply. \nBecause 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. \nWe aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved—staff time\, food\, venue rental\, and materials—the fee we’re asking for covers the basics. However\, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can’t pay the full amount\, simply pay what you can afford. And if you’re unable to pay at all\, please apply anyway—we’ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program\, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees. \nApply here! Deadline to apply is Monday\, February 3\, 2025.
URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/communications-training-part-one/
LOCATION:China Lake House\, 701 Neck Road\, China\, ME\, 04358\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250214T160000
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Race\, Class\, and Gender Justice
DESCRIPTION:Open to all staff and volunteers interested in understanding the origins of these injustices\, and the skills necessary to tackle them (inside and outside our organizations). This training will be two days and one overnight at MPA’s China house. \nBecause 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. \nWe aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved—staff time\, food\, venue rental\, and materials—the fee we’re asking for covers the basics. However\, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can’t pay the full amount\, simply pay what you can afford. And if you’re unable to pay at all\, please apply anyway—we’ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program\, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees. \nApply here! Deadline to apply is Thursday\, January 30\, 2025.
URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/strategies-for-race-class-and-gender-justice-aka-not-your-average-dei-training-part-one/
LOCATION:China Lake House\, 701 Neck Road\, China\, ME\, 04358\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250124T160000
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SUMMARY:New Staff Training for Progressive Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Designed to take advantage of the unique opportunities that occur when starting a new role\, this training covers core leadership concepts\, dealing with organizational conflict\, developing sustainable workplans\, and more. It is two days and one overnight at MPA’s house in China. \nBecause 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. \nWe aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved—staff time\, food\, venue rental\, and materials—the fee we’re asking for covers the basics. However\, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can’t pay the full amount\, simply pay what you can afford. And if you’re unable to pay at all\, please apply anyway—we’ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program\, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees. \nApply here! Deadline to apply is Thursday\, January 9\, 2025.
URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/new-staff-training-for-progressive-organizations/
LOCATION:China Lake House\, 701 Neck Road\, China\, ME\, 04358\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250117T153000
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SUMMARY:Legislative Strategy Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will cover both the basics of navigating the legislative process in Maine\, as well as more advanced skills like winning funding for your legislation\, and asking open-ended questions to assess self-interest. Lobbyists\, law makers\, executive directors\, campaigns managers\, people considering a run for office\, and anyone else responsible for moving policy in the legislature will find this helpful. \nBecause space is limited\, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please us the link above to tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to come to the training. \nWe aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved—staff time\, food\, venue rental\, and materials—the fee we’re asking for covers the basics. However\, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can’t pay the full amount\, simply pay what you can afford. And if you’re unable to pay at all\, please apply anyway—we’ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program\, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees. \nApply here! Deadline to apply is Friday\, January 3\, 2025.
URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/legislative-strategy-training/
LOCATION:China Lake House\, 701 Neck Road\, China\, ME\, 04358\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Non-Violent Direct Action & De-escalation (Monthly Organizing Fundamentals)
DESCRIPTION:This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer ready to take a leap in their skills to plan and execute a non-violent direct actions for de-escalation. This event series will occur the third Thursday of every month\, 5:30-7:30 pm\, at the Lewiston MPA office. \nBecause space is limited\, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Be sure to answer the question that allows you to tell us a little about yourself and why you would like to attend the event. \nWe aim to offer these trainings to as many people as possible to strengthen the progressive movement. While there are costs involved—staff time\, food\, venue rental\, and materials—the fee we’re asking for covers the basics. However\, we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone. If you can’t pay the full amount\, simply pay what you can afford. And if you’re unable to pay at all\, please apply anyway—we’ll do our best to accommodate you! If accepted into the program\, the trainer will discuss with you about payment options and sliding fees. \nCost is $100.00 per person for the entire series of events. \nApply here! Deadline to apply is Thursday\, January 2\, 2025.
URL:https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/monthly-organizing-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Lewiston Office\, 155 Lisbon Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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