How to host events

Help build the momentum of the campaign by hosting community meetings, campus events, or campaign fundraisers.

  • Roles needed: Host, presenter(s), outreach team, tabling volunteers


    Best for: Engaging community members on the issues closest to them and how they relate to a socialist program for California


    Materials needed:

    Instructions: Assess the issues most relevant to the community that would bring people together. Organize an event discussing these issues through the lens of what solutions exist to address these concerns, the avenue to these solutions, and—in contrast—what capitalist politicians offer us.


    The program should include one or multiple brief talks and plenty of space for discussion. A strong facilitator should be selected to chair the event, encourage engagement, and deepen the conversation.

    Make sure to print plenty of campaign materials and collect sign-ups!


    Follow-up: Input new sign-ups in a spreadsheet and share with info@ramsey4gov.com.

  • Roles needed: presenter, moderator/host, tabling, outreach


    Best for: Reaching new people, raising the campaign’s profile, explore deeper issues of the campaign program


    Location: Campus or another space 


    Materials needed:

    Instructions:

    Organize an on-campus event through a student group(s), or invite them to a forum held at another space. Questions should be developed in advance and shared with the other organizations. Consider important local issues that can be taken up through the questions given to the speakers.


    Reach out to the Ramsey campaign at info@ramsey4gov.com to connect with a local organizer who can serve as a representative of the campaign. 


    Print plenty of campaign materials and set up a table for people to get involved.


    Follow-up: Input contacts in a spreadsheet and share with info@ramsey4gov.com.

  • It takes a lot of people power and funds to make this campaign run. We want to maximize the visibility of our socialist program and put forth the idea that California should serve the people, not the billionaires. The resources exist to meet people’s needs and only the political will of the ultra-rich and their paid-for-politicians stands in the way. 


    You can help us support the Ramsey for Governor campaign efforts. All funds go directly to outreach materials, social media advertising, campaign events, and other resources that amplify the campaign’s message. 


    How can you help? Consider hosting a fundraiser/house party, sending a donation pitch to your contact list or promoting donations on social media. 


    All donations should be made on the website here.

How to plan outreach

Learn how you can help spread the word about the campaign through planning outreach events in your community.

  • Roles needed: Host, presenter(s), outreach team, tabling volunteers


    Best for: Engaging community members on the issues closest to them and how they relate to a socialist program for California


    Materials needed:

    Instructions: Assess the issues most relevant to the community that would bring people together. Organize an event discussing these issues through the lens of what solutions exist to address these concerns, the avenue to these solutions, and—in contrast—what capitalist politicians offer us.


    The program should include one or multiple brief talks and plenty of space for discussion. A strong facilitator should be selected to chair the event, encourage engagement, and deepen the conversation.

    Make sure to print plenty of campaign materials and collect sign-ups!


    Follow-up: Input new sign-ups in a spreadsheet and share with info@ramsey.gov.

  • People needed: 2+ volunteers

    Best for: Meeting and talking to a high volume of new people; political and practical training


    Materials needed:

    • Foldable Table

    • Chair

    • Pens

    • Clipboards

    • Campaign sign-up sheets

    • Campaign half-sheets (download here)

    • Optional: sign with inviting hook (e.g. Vote to fully fund public schools!)

    • Optional: relevant literature about specific topic


    Instructions: Decide whether the campaign generally or a particular subject will be the best subject to engage people in the given setting. Volunteers should be prepared to speak on the campaign platform and answer how people can learn more and get involved. Fill the sign-up sheets!


    Set up a table in an area with high foot traffic and engage people in conversation. The best opportunities are large gatherings, political or cultural.


    Follow-up: Input contacts in a spreadsheet and share with info@ramsey4gov.com.

  • People needed: 1+ volunteers

    Best for: Engaging volunteers, promoting upcoming event (though does not have to be postering for an event).


    Materials needed:

    • Campaign posters (download here)

    • Campaign half-sheets (download here)

    • Tape

    • Scissor

    • Staple gun and staples

    • Thumbtacks


    Instructions: Print posters, ensure you have sufficient tape/adhesive for each postering team, and create a plan for dividing up to cover different locations.


    Bring together volunteers at a central meeting location. Do introductions and explain the purpose of the activity if there are new people present. Divide up the group into pairs or teams to cover different locations, with consideration for pairing more experienced volunteers with new volunteers. Divide up the posters and materials and assign locations to each team. Share the time and location for wrapping up. Make sure to get any sign-ups before splitting up.


    Follow-up: Re-engage volunteers within 48 hours, even if just on the phone.

GET MATERIALS

Download campaign outreach materials to share in your community and A How to Talk to Your Friends and Family About Voting Socialist guide.

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