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LEARN HOW TO MANAGE:LEARN HOW TO MANAGE:

What is Phone Banking?What is Phone Banking?

Phone BanksPhone Banks are a critical element to anypolitical program. They are one of the most

inexpensive, effective, and resource-efficient

ways to contact voters and deliveryour message.

Why is Phone Banking Important?Why is Phone Banking Important?Advantages: Inexpensive & time

efficient. Allows you to reach

voters that block walking sometimes can’t.

Can collect data at a quicker rate.

Disadvantages:• Not as personal or

as effective as block walking.

• Works best in conjunction with strong a block walk program.

5 Types of Phone Banking5 Types of Phone Banking

PHONE BANK GUIDEPHONE BANK GUIDE

Phone Bank Guide Cont. Phone Bank Guide Cont.

Phone Bank ChecklistPhone Bank Checklist

What is Canvassing?What is Canvassing?

To solicit political support or to determine opinions or sentiments. To seek votes. A

personal solicitation of votes or survey the public opinion.

-- Webster’s Dictionary

AKA: “Door Knocking” or “Block Walking”

Why is Block Walking Important?Why is Block Walking Important?Voter Impact Allows Voter to

Express Concerns, Discuss Issues

High Impact: Leaves Greatest and Longest Lasting Impression on Voters

Engages and Includes Voters

Campaign Impact Cheapest and Most

Effective Form of Direct Voter Contact

Get to Hear What Messages the Voters Are Hearing

Deliver Campaign Message Through a Familiar Surrogate

3 Types of Block Walking3 Types of Block Walking

BLOCK WALK GUIDEBLOCK WALK GUIDE

Block Walking Guide Cont.Block Walking Guide Cont.

BLOCK WALKING CHECKLISTBLOCK WALKING CHECKLIST

Reminders and TipsReminders and Tips

Reminders and TipsReminders and Tips

Why Educator to Voter (E2V) Why Educator to Voter (E2V) Cards?Cards?

Volunteer OpportunitiesWhen it comes to voter contact, there is a hierarchy to keep in mind based on effectiveness. Be mindful where you place your volunteers so their hours can be most effective.

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