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Make real connections with people

Make real connections with peopleRelationships are the currency of organizing, especially relationships with volunteers. When building relationships with volunteers, it's critical to keep your relationships

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Get key info to volunteers with confirmation emails

 Get key info to volunteers with confirmation emailsWhen holding any event, from a phone bank to a community service event or a house party, I always make it a priority to confirm attendees three times. The first two are always over the phone, but I've found an email confirmation can make a big difference. I send it the day before an event, and here's what I include:

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GOTV: A User's Guide

GOTV: A User's GuideOk, maybe not a user's guide exactly. But this month in the New Campus, we're featuring classes that can help you navigate the waters of GOTV and avoid the hidden reefs and mines that cost valuable time and money. This six part series highlights important aspects of GOTV work, including managing volunteers, controlling Early Vote data, integrating your online efforts, and more. We'll host recordings of every session right here, so that you can view them any time. Session I: Organizer's

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