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Running For Public Office FALL 2009
Running for Public Office is an experiential learning program of the Coro Center for Civic Leadership. Standing for election to a public office is an important form of civic engagement and one of the highest forms of public service. The vision of Running for Public Office is to strengthen citizen participation in public elections and to increase the diversity and level of preparation of candidates running for office in Greater Pittsburgh.
Our goal is to recruit, select, engage and prepare highly motivated individuals to lead successful electoral campaigns in Greater Pittsburgh. The course is open to prospective candidates and campaign staff who are now contemplating running for office.
Coro does not seek to advance any particular ideology, political party or policy agenda. We strive to assemble a class of 20 participants that represents the diversity of Greater Pittsburgh in terms of race, gender, religion, political affiliation, neighborhood location and economic status.
PARTICIPANT SELECTION
Candidates will be selected based upon:
- Strength of commitment to running for public office or serving in a leadership position in an electoral campaign in Greater Pittsburgh
- Contribution to the social and political diversity of the Running for Public Office class
APPLICATION CHECK LIST
Please be prepared to submit the following items online.
- Completed Application Form
- Current resume or resume highlights (may be submited in application or as seperate document)
- Two short essays of no more than 200 words each (see instructions on Application Form)
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Monday, August 10, 2009 | Application Submission Requested
Monday, August 17, 2009 | Final Application Submission Date
Thursday, August 27, 2009 | Applicants Selected
Thursday, September 24, 2009 | Program Begins
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Running for Public Office will be held from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. on the following Thursdays. *Please note date change*
September 17, 2009
September 24, 2009
October 1, 2009
October 15, 2009
October 22, 2009
October 29, 2009
November 5, 2009
November 12, 2009
November 19, 2009
December 3, 2009
December 10, 2009
December 17, 2009
*No session will be held Oct. 8 - All RPO participants are invited to attend Coro Pittsburgh's 10th Anniversary Celebration.
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| COURSE DETAILS |
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Running for Public Office includes 42 hours of seminar, conducted in twelve consecutive Thursday sessions from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.:
1. Getting prepared for Running for Public Office
2. Creating a Learning Environment for your Team
3. Building your campaign team: The “Kitchen Cabinet”
4. Research and Message Development
5. The Budget
6. Fundraising
7. Paid and Earned Media
8. Targeting
9. Direct Contact with Voters
10. Recruiting and Engaging Volunteers
11. Get-Out-The-Vote
12. Election Day
There is no fee to apply to the program.
Cost for enrolling in Running for Public Office is $150 upon acceptance into the program. Tuition is due at the start of the program, and can be paid by a check made out to the Coro Center for Civic Leadership.
There are limited financial scholarships available and information about scholarships will be provided upon acceptance to the program.
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| CONTACT INFO |
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Misti McKeehen
Director of Recruitment & Outreach Coro Pittsburgh 33 Terminal Way, Suite 429A Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Call 412.258.2676 for more information on the program or
Email: mmckeehen@coropittsburgh.org
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