Ready to Win® is a unique two-track advanced campaign training for New Americans who want to run for office or serve as a senior level staff member on campaigns in the next two years.Hosted in Washington, DC, this “boot camp” style program offers hands-on campaign skills needed to run and win, including how to develop a comprehensive campaign plan and build a sustainable community-based movement that fosters civic engagement and a commitment to voting through completing an intense campaign simulation.Best of all, you’ll hear from seasoned campaign professionals, top consultants, and #NALpistas from across the country who have run for office and won.Applicants can apply for two tracks: the Candidate Track or the Campaign Leadership Track.The Candidate Track at Ready to Win provides media training, the opportunity to receive stump speech feedback, and strategies on how to best message to and connect with voters. This track also dives into fundraising and call time, preparing future candidates to make successful asks and determining their fundraising network. You will have the opportunity to be in community with fellow candidates and campaign staffers as you start strategizing for your campaign with the support of other New American Leaders from across the country.Our Campaign Leadership Track will explore team management, identifying and engaging New American communities, and how to keep volunteers and supporters engaged. You will learn about finance rules and compliance as well as field and fundraising strategies to help your candidate win. Ready to Win will offer you the opportunity to step into a career in campaign management with the right skills and network.Read more about Ready to Win and what to expect here.
Application DeadlinesPriority Deadline: Monday, April 8thFinal Deadline: Wednesday, April 24th*If you have attended Ready to Win or have been a New American Fellow in the past, you are not eligible to apply.
ScheduleReady to Win is a four-day immersive campaign training scheduled from June 28th-July 1st in Washington, DC. Your full participation is required to be accepted.NAL cannot accommodate any conflicts with these dates. If a conflict arises that does not allow you to be present for these four days, you will no longer be able to participate.
Leading up to the in-person training, we will have five virtual sessions ranging from 75 to 90 minutes, depending on the session. The virtual sessions will run every Wednesday between May 15th - June 12th for both tracks. These sessions are mandatory attendance, if you cannot join a session, mandatory viewing is required.
Virtual Sessions Description
Ready to Win is a fast-paced training that covers a wealth of information for those seeking to run for office or work on campaigns. To ensure all participants can fully absorb and engage with the material, we've added virtual sessions. Through these sessions, we will build shared language and establish a baseline for Ready to Win.
Virtual Session Expectations
Leading up to the in-person training, we will have five virtual sessions ranging from 75 to 90 minutes, depending on the session. The virtual sessions will run every Wednesday between May 15th - June 15th for both tracks.
These virtual sessions are integral to the training experience. They build off each other and complement what you'll learn in person. To make the most of the training, please make every effort to join the virtual sessions. These sessions are mandatory attendance, if you cannot join a session, mandatory viewing is required. We request active participation from all attendees during these virtual sessions. We recommend planning to have your video camera on during the virtual sessions whenever possible.
Session 1: May 15th at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm ET
Session 2: May 22nd at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm ET
Session 3: May 29th at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm ET
Session 4: June 5th at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm ET
Session 5: June 12th at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm ET
RegistrationRegistration is required upon being accepted. Your registration fee will cover breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the training. All participants will receive hotel night accommodations Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 29th.Participants: $150 (Travel, hotel, and meals are covered.)Declared Candidates: $400 (Only meals are covered. Travel and hotel accommodations must be covered by the candidate. Ineligible for scholarships.)Partial scholarships are available but not guaranteed. Scholarship allocations will be prioritized during the priority deadline.Registration fees are non-refundable.
COVID Safety GuidelinesAll accepted applicants are required to sign a COVID Waiver through SMApply.
You are able to save your progress and return to this application at another time. Once you submit your application, we will review it along with our training timeline. You will hear about your status at least three weeks prior to the scheduled training date you have applied for.
If you have any issues with your application, please email us at programs@newamericanleaders.org.
Ready to Win 2024 Candidate Track
Ready to Win® is a unique two-track advanced campaign training for New Americans who want to run for office or serve as a senior level staff member on campaigns in the next two years.Hosted in Washington, DC, this “boot camp” style program offers hands-on campaign skills needed to run and win, including how to develop a comprehensive campaign plan and build a sustainable community-based movement that fosters civic engagement and a commitment to voting through completing an intense campaign simulation.Best of all, you’ll hear from seasoned campaign professionals, top consultants, and #NALpistas from across the country who have run for office and won.Applicants can apply for two tracks: the Candidate Track or the Campaign Leadership Track.The Candidate Track at Ready to Win provides media training, the opportunity to receive stump speech feedback, and strategies on how to best message to and connect with voters. This track also dives into fundraising and call time, preparing future candidates to make successful asks and determining their fundraising network. You will have the opportunity to be in community with fellow candidates and campaign staffers as you start strategizing for your campaign with the support of other New American Leaders from across the country.Our Campaign Leadership Track will explore team management, identifying and engaging New American communities, and how to keep volunteers and supporters engaged. You will learn about finance rules and compliance as well as field and fundraising strategies to help your candidate win. Ready to Win will offer you the opportunity to step into a career in campaign management with the right skills and network.Read more about Ready to Win and what to expect here.
Application DeadlinesPriority Deadline: Monday, April 8thFinal Deadline: Wednesday, April 24th*If you have attended Ready to Win or have been a New American Fellow in the past, you are not eligible to apply.
ScheduleReady to Win is a four-day immersive campaign training scheduled from June 28th-July 1st in Washington, DC. Your full participation is required to be accepted.NAL cannot accommodate any conflicts with these dates. If a conflict arises that does not allow you to be present for these four days, you will no longer be able to participate.
Leading up to the in-person training, we will have five virtual sessions ranging from 75 to 90 minutes, depending on the session. The virtual sessions will run every Wednesday between May 15th - June 12th for both tracks. These sessions are mandatory attendance, if you cannot join a session, mandatory viewing is required.
Virtual Sessions Description
Ready to Win is a fast-paced training that covers a wealth of information for those seeking to run for office or work on campaigns. To ensure all participants can fully absorb and engage with the material, we've added virtual sessions. Through these sessions, we will build shared language and establish a baseline for Ready to Win.
Virtual Session Expectations
Leading up to the in-person training, we will have five virtual sessions ranging from 75 to 90 minutes, depending on the session. The virtual sessions will run every Wednesday between May 15th - June 15th for both tracks.
These virtual sessions are integral to the training experience. They build off each other and complement what you'll learn in person. To make the most of the training, please make every effort to join the virtual sessions. These sessions are mandatory attendance, if you cannot join a session, mandatory viewing is required. We request active participation from all attendees during these virtual sessions. We recommend planning to have your video camera on during the virtual sessions whenever possible.
Session 1: May 15th at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm ET
Session 2: May 22nd at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm ET
Session 3: May 29th at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm ET
Session 4: June 5th at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm ET
Session 5: June 12th at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm ET
RegistrationRegistration is required upon being accepted. Your registration fee will cover breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the training. All participants will receive hotel night accommodations Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 29th.Participants: $150 (Travel, hotel, and meals are covered.)Declared Candidates: $400 (Only meals are covered. Travel and hotel accommodations must be covered by the candidate. Ineligible for scholarships.)Partial scholarships are available but not guaranteed. Scholarship allocations will be prioritized during the priority deadline.Registration fees are non-refundable.
COVID Safety GuidelinesAll accepted applicants are required to sign a COVID Waiver through SMApply.
You are able to save your progress and return to this application at another time. Once you submit your application, we will review it along with our training timeline. You will hear about your status at least three weeks prior to the scheduled training date you have applied for.
If you have any issues with your application, please email us at programs@newamericanleaders.org.