Build Your Network

Learn how to map, expand, and engage your network.

Be Seen & Lead Boldly

Own your story and define your leadership style.

Find the Right Office for You

Connect your passion to a state or local office.

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Curriculum

5 Chapters · 30 Lessons

  1. 1

    Course Introduction

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      Course Introduction

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    Module 1: Stepping Into Leadership Roles

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      Module 1 Intro

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      Lesson 1.1: What is Drawing You to be Civically Engaged?

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      Homework 1.1: Turning Your “Why” Into a Vision Statement

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      Lesson 1.2: Who Is Already Engaged in this Work?

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      Homework 1.2: Connect to Groups Already Engaged in this Work

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      Lesson 1.3: Understanding the Five Leadership Styles

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      Homework 1.3: Understand Your Leadership Style

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    Module 2: Building Your Public Profile

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      Module 2 Intro

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      Lesson 2.1: Framing Yourself and Your Personal Narrative

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      Featured Video 2.1: Framing Your Narrative as a Story of Self

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      Homework 2.1: Frame Yourself and Your Story

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      Lesson 2.2: Figuring Out What Already Exists About You in Public Spaces

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      Homework 2.2: Research Your Public Profile

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      Lesson 2.3: Building Your Public Profile

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      Homework 2.3: Build Your Public Profile

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    Module 3: Building and Engaging Your Network

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      Module 3 Intro

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      Lesson 3.1: How to Map Out Your Network

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      Homework 3.1: Map Your Network

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      Lesson 3.2: Intentional 1:1 Conversations

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      Homework 3.2: Conduct Intentional 1:1s

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      Lesson 3.3: Using Digital Tools to Engage with Your Network

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    Module 4: Researching the Right Office for You

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      Module 4 Intro

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      Lesson 4.1: Connecting Your Passion with an Office

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      Walkthrough: Where Can I Run

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      Lesson 4.2: Going to Community Meetings

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      Lesson 4.3: Talking to Current/Former Officials

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      Homework 4.1: Connect Your Passion with an Office

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      Homework 4.2: Build Your Action Plan

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      Homework 4.3: Prepare for Your 1:1 with a Current or Former Official

About Run For Something Civics

Run for Something Civics (RFSC), a non-partisan non-profit (501c3) promotes youth leadership and encourages young people from diverse backgrounds to run for elected office at all levels in order to create a more reflective democracy.

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This work is available for use under a Creative Commons License: CC BY-SA. Run For Something Civics is a fiscally sponsored project of Panorama Global 501(c)(3) EIN: 81-4204119.