Canvassing & Phonebanking Ns 9.17.08
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Canvassing and Phonebanking September 17 th , 2008 Listen live on: Questions? [email protected] AIM: DFA Night School Paid for by Democracy for America, www.democracyforamerica.com, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
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Canvassing and Phonebanking
September 17th, 2008Listen live on:
Questions? [email protected]
AIM: DFA Night School Paid for by Democracy for America, www.democracyforamerica.com, and not
authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
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DFA Chair
Jim Dean
Tonight’s Trainers
Matt BlizekNight School Host
Democracy for America
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Lauree HaydenCOPE Campaign Director
SEIU
Tom SwanExecutive Director
Connecticut Citizen Action
Ability to target voters
Two-way communication
Has the highest impact on voters
Relatively inexpensive
Conversations Win Elections
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PhonebanksGetting Ready
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Create a positive environment for your volunteers
Training: Role Plays are a must
Phonebank Packets Prepared- Lists & numbers- Scripts- Candidate issues- Clipboards & pens
Tips for Fun PhonebanksPhonebank BingoBells and Whistles
Energy!
Smile – They can hear you!
Connect– Be a real person!
Ear Glue– No need to hang up between calls
Dammit– Speak confidently & clearly
Stand– Move around to keep your energy up!
Get SCEDS
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More Phonebank SkillsEngage! - Listen more than you talk and ask questions
Take Good Notes - Make it clear and legible, follow the coding instructions!
Forget Your Last Call – Focus on the voter you’re about to talk with
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Tips for Successful Canvass
• Be prepared – Create canvass packets
• Create teams
• Set goals– Doors, contacts, IDs
• Have games & contests
Canvass Setup
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Sample Canvass Packet• Walklist• Maps & Turf• Scripts• Literature• Campaign Number• Water & Snacks• Extra Pens
Canvassing Skills Part 1Safety First – Never go into homes, beware of dogs!
Dress the Part – Wear comfortable shoes! Check the weather
Know the Message – Memorize the script, do lots of Role Plays!
Communicate w/out words – Always be smiling when they answer the door. Get them to open the door and engage you
Feel free to say “I don’t know” – See it as an opportunity to follow up with them
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Never Debate - You may win the argument and lose the vote
Let them know you were there - Write personal messages on your literature
Know your environment – Look around before you go up to the door, look up where people vote in each neighborhood you canvass
Move! – How many doors can you knock in an hour? Push yourself!
Take Good Notes – When in doubt, write it down
Canvassing Skills Part 2
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Phonebank for Obama from home!
http://my.barackobama.com/call
Sample Scripts (click to view)
Phonebank Bingo (click to view)
Resources
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Sign up for the
‘Million Doors for
Peace’ campaign
this Saturday!
www.milliondoorsforpeace.org
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