Announcing New
Rescheduled Dates for the
Emerge California
2020 Boot Camp!
*The Boot Camp
will now be held virtually*
Friday, August 14, 2020 – Sunday, August 16, 2020
Applications for the 2020 Boot Camps
are now closed.
To learn when the
2021 Boot Camps will be held
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Emerge California Boot Camps give Democratic self-identified women the skills and support they need to turbocharge their campaigns. Top political strategists and trainers will provide attendees with the campaign tools needed to win, including accelerated training sessions and guidance on fundraising, field strategy, communications and storytelling, all within 3 amazing days together.
Attendees who complete the Boot Camp are considered Emerge California alumnae and will have access to alumnae resources, such as the Emerge California Alumnae Directory, the opportunity to meet with the Campaign Advisory Team, and the opportunity to participate in future Emerge CA Candidate Education Sessions and activities.
Emerge California 2018 Boot Camp Alumna Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis:
“Emerge California’s Boot Camp was a very valuable experience during my campaign for Lt. Governor, and I am proud to be the first Emerge California alumna elected to statewide office! As part of Emerge’s sisterhood, I am constantly inspired by the leadership, friendship and inspiration that is part of this amazing network. I encourage every woman running for office to apply to the Boot Camp!“
Are you a good fit for the
Emerge California
Boot Camp?
Apply to the
2020 Boot Camp if:
- You will be or are a declared candidate in the November 2020 Election.
- You are a current elected official ready to take your public service to the next level.
- OR you are an Emerge alumna and want to brush up on your campaign skills.
Selection Criteria
- An applicant must be a self-identified woman who is a registered Democrat and who resides in California.
- An applicant must be a self-identified woman who is a registered Democrat and who resides in California.
- Applicants who are a good fit for the Boot Camp include:
- A declared candidate in the November 2020 Election.
- A current elected official ready to take your public service to the next level.
- OR an Emerge alumna interested in brushing up on your campaign skills.
- Anticipated ability to perform well as a candidate following the Emerge California 2020 Boot Camp.
- Attendance for the entire duration of the 2020 Boot Camp.
- Track record of leadership and political and/or advocacy experience.
- Meaningful involvement in and commitment to one’s community and/or to a specific issue or policy area.
- Ability to positively represent Emerge California as an alumna and maintain a strong commitment to the organization.
Boot Camp Details
- Emerge California’s 2020 Boot Camp will run from 1:00 pm on Friday, August 14th through approximately 6:00 pm on Sunday, August 16th. Emerge California will be hosting the Boot Camp virtually this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Boot Camp tuition is $500. However, given that we are now training virtually rather than in person as planned, we are offering an optional $100 tuition reduction to all 2020 Boot Camp participants. For alumnae (those who previously completed the 6-month program), we are offering an additional optional $75 tuition reduction to their already-discounted $400 alumnae tuition rate. Tuition may be paid as a lump sum, in installments, or through fundraising.
- Boot Camp tuition may be paid for by your campaign: please consult your campaign team and treasurer to consider this option.
- Please note that Emerge California is unable to offer any tuition scholarships for the Boot Camp. However, we are happy to set up fundraising web pages upon request to support individual tuition fundraising efforts.
- There is a $25 application fee to apply for the 2020 Boot Camp.
Important: Please note that candidates running for the same office may be in the Boot Camp class together.
Boot Camp Training Topics
• Fundraising
• Networking
• Running a Culturally Competent Campaign
• Campaign Budget & Priorities
• Communications and Media
• Storytelling + Answering Tough Questions
• Field Strategy
Please contact us at
with any questions at
contact@emergeca.org
To learn when the
2021 Boot Camps will be held
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