Ongoing skills training provided as-needed. Requests for specific topics are taken at the end of previously attended trainings.

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Skills Development

Via Zoom: 05/23 @ 1PM EST

Local Elected Officials Panel

RSVP by 05/21 @ 4PM EST

Via Zoom: 05/23 @ 1PM EST ★ Local Elected Officials Panel ★ RSVP by 05/21 @ 4PM EST ★

A brief biography of each panelist is available on the RSVP form. Zoom details upon acceptance.

We are opening up one of our More to Learn sessions to the public!

On Friday, May 23 at 1PM LEAD PA is hosting a virtual panel featuring three locally elected officials:

  • Monica Taylor, PhD: Delaware County Council Member

  • Elizabeth Dunn: Shaler Area School Board Director

  • William Griffin III: Landsowne Borough Council Member

Do you have any questions about the realities of running for office, helping someone campaign this year, or curious about their journey?

RSVP by Wednesday, May 21 at 4PM!

  • A series of FREE virtual campaign trainings (one-hour sessions) for current and prospective candidates, campaign staffers and volunteers.

    These trainings are recommended for those who have attended a LEAD PA training or other campaign training prior and only available via email.

    Our sessions include:

    • A VAN/MiniVan Training, Building a Field Plan

    • Building a Finance Plan

    • Messaging Playbook (For School Board Candidates)

    • Panelist Discussion on Running for Office and Being an Elected Official 

    We encourage current and prospective candidates, campaign staffers, and volunteers to participate in ALL of the available programs for which they are eligible.

  • Virtual - deep dive into the basic processes that are required for campaign compliance. These are scheduled on an as-needed basis. FREE to participants.

  • Virtual - introductory trainings facilitated by experts of varying fields to teach candidates and their staff how to speak competently on issues of public concern