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 Interested in getting trained to run for office or working in a political campaign?

Campaign School Curriculum

 

Ayada’s summer campaign school has been developed to support budding political leaders in developing the confidence and skills needed to launch winning campaigns. Top political strategists and trainers will share culturally competent expertise on critical elements of campaigning, including:

 

  • Messaging & Public Speaking

  • Campaign Planning & Strategizing

  • Fundraising

  • Communications, Media Training & Social Media Presence 

  • Endorsements

  • Ground & Field Game

  • Other Relevant Candidate Skills 

 

Program Eligibility

 

These eligibility requirements are meant to create and deliver the best possible learning environment for cohort members, and to ensure we are training in alignment with our vision, mission, and core values. We ask that applicants understand, acknowledge and respect these program eligibility requirements.

 

Who You Are: Ideal Applicants for the FLIP 2026

 

General Eligibility (All Applicants)

  • Identify as a woman (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women)

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Demonstrate a commitment to community leadership, civic engagement, or social impact

  • Be able to commit to the full duration of the program: 8/15, 8/29, 9/19 (for half-day trainings)


   Candidate Track (For Women Running for Office)

  • Be considering or planning to run for public office within the next 1–5 years

  • Show a clear interest in public service and community leadership

  • Be willing to actively develop a campaign plan during the program

  • Commit to participating in all training sessions and activities: 8/15, 8/29, 9/19 (for half-day trainings)

 

Applications for the 2026 Future Leaders in Politics (FLIP) Program are now open.

 

Application Details: 

 

To attend the FLIP Campaign, you must have an interest in running for office or working in a political campaign. 

The FLIP Program is free for selected participants. All tuition and fees will be covered by Ayada Leads.  

The application period opens on Monday, April 4th, 2026. The deadline to apply is May 15th at 11:59 PM CT

 

 

 

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