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  Team Arena · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Our winning strategy Is making news

Did you catch Arena in the news last week? In a briefing to some of the biggest donors on the left, Arena Managing Partner Lauren Baer had a message: 2024 starts today. Dear Friend,   Did you catch Arena in the news last week?    In a bri…
  Team Arena · [email protected]
November 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from Arena

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the Arena community and the fact that you’re a part of it. Dear Friend,   This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the Arena community and the fact that you’re a part of it. …
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 9:39 PM

Arena Made The Difference

Today is a good day for Democrats and a good day for democracy. In races all across the country and up and down the ballot, we defied expectations and won, proving that polls and pundits don’t decide elections – you do. Whether you worked as a campaign st …
  Santiago Martinez, Arena · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 12:30 AM

Election Night Eve

When Arena Academy ends, our grads get to work on races across the country. This cycle, we have 210 Arena-trained staff working on campaigns from city council to the U.S. Senate and beyond. While it would be impossible to list them all out in one email, …
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
October 15, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Ten Tools to Supercharge Your GOTV

The countdown is on with less than one month until Election Day 2022. Candidates, staffers, and volunteers across the country are preparing to get out the vote, a process we commonly refer to as GOTV. Arena Community,   The countdown is o…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Four weeks until Election Day

You answered the call: because of your support, and with just four weeks to go until Election Day, we’ve been able to add two new Fellows to the program. Today, I want to introduce you to Taylor and Adrian and ask you to chip in again to make sure we are …
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 2:01 PM

It’s not too late to join tomorrow’s GOTV training!

In the most competitive races, every vote matters and it all comes down to turnout. Sign up for our free, virtual GOTV volunteer training tomorrow, October 6, at 8:00 p.m. ET Arena Community,   If you haven’t already RSVP’d, there’s still…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
October 1, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Arena is getting to work in Pennsylvania

Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to the Arena Staff Fellows working to flip the Pennsylvania State Legislature. Winning a Democratic majority in the PA State House is finally within reach. Arena Community,   Today, I’m thrilled to intr…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Join Arena and Swing Left for GOTV Training

Arena is partnering with Swing Left for The Last Weekend, a coalition effort to mobilize volunteers and voters in support of pro-democracy candidates in the most competitive races across the country Arena Community,   The final four days b…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
September 24, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Introducing the Arizona Fellows

Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to the Arena Staff Fellows working to flip the Arizona State Legislature. Arizona is a story of how to win back power in a Republican-controlled state. In 2012, just 10 years ago, Republicans had a super-majority in the …
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Arena in Politico

The path to protecting American democracy begins and ends in state legislatures. Arena Community,   The path to protecting American democracy begins and ends in state legislatures.    From abortion, to climate change, to voting rights, to gun violence pre…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 8:35 PM

Our plan to fight back in the states

The battle for access to reproductive care is now in the hands of state legislatures. And this is where we have been devoting our energy and attention for months. Arena Community,   Today’s Supreme Court decision overruling Roe was expecte…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 3:52 PM

Last chance to register for the Arena Summit Texas!

Announcing speakers Jessica Cisneros, Shannon Watts, Cecile Richards and dozens more! Arena Community,   Today is the last day to register for the Arena Summit Texas from June 11-12 in Austin, Texas.   Learn more about the speakers and p…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
May 25, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Let’s come together and plan how to move forward

The Arena Summit is a chance to recharge, refocus, and reimagine how we make change in this country. Arena Community,   We planned next month’s Arena Summit in Texas knowing that the state was at the center of some of our nation’s most cr…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 1:45 PM

Protect Abortion Access -- Register for the Austin Arena Summit

June 11-12, we’re convening to learn from trailblazing reproductive justice activists and plan how to strengthen access to abortion and essential reproductive care. Arena Community,   This is not where the fight for abortion access ends.  …
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Looking for something new in your career?

Apply to the Austin Arena Academy by this Sunday, April 17 at 11:59 ET to jumpstart the next phase of your career. Arena Community,   Do you want to be a part of the movement to defend our democracy? Apply to the Austin Arena Academy by t…
  Team Arena · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Tonight! Austin Academy Info Session

The deadline to apply to Arena Academy is this Sunday, April 17! Attend tonight’s info session to learn how to make your application stand out Arena Community,   The Austin Arena Academy is a rare opportunity to learn in-person from campai…
  Lauren Baer · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Learn from these amazing trainers in Austin

The deadline to apply to the Austin Arena Academy + Summit is less than two weeks away, on April 17. Get your application in today! Arena Community,   The deadline to apply to the Austin Arena Academy + Summit is less than two weeks away, …
  Santiago Martinez, Arena · [email protected]
March 19, 2022 at 1:57 PM

I hope to see you in Arizona

Deadline! Apply to Arena Academy Phoenix by this Monday, March 21 at 11:59 p.m. ET to join us at our first in-person Arena Academy since 2019. Arena Community,   Real change doesn’t happen overnight or in one election cycle. It happens wh…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
March 17, 2022 at 2:56 PM

Can you forward this?

The deadline to apply to Arena Academy Phoenix is this Monday, March 21. Can you ask a friend or colleague to apply? Arena Community,   Do you remember the feeling of sitting in a ballroom next to other passionate progressives and listen…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
March 12, 2022 at 6:20 PM

Announcing Arena Academy + Summit in Austin, TX

We’re heading to Texas, and you should too! Join us in Austin for an in-person Arena Academy June 8-10 and Arena Summit June 11-12. Arena Community,   👏 We are thrilled to announce a combined in-person Arena Academy and Summit June 8-12 in…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Help your Academy application stand out

RSVP to the Arena Academy Phoenix Info Session to learn how to make your application stand out, find out about scholarships and tracks, and get all your questions answered. Arena Community,   The deadline to apply for Arena Academy Phoeni…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
March 5, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Applications for Academy 201 close on Monday

Gain the skills to lead winning teams and programs. Apply to Arena Academy 201 by March 7 at 11:59 ET Arena Community,   The Arena Academy 201 application closes this Monday, March 7, at 11:59 ET. Don’t miss this chance to level up your m…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
February 21, 2022 at 4:56 PM

Invitation: Academy 201 Info Session @ Wed. Feb. 23 6-7 p.m. ET

Join us Wed. Feb. 23 from 6-7 p.m. ET to learn more about Arena Academy 201 Online and how you can make your application stand out Arena Community,   Arena Academy 201 Online is an opportunity for current and aspiring people and program m…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
February 16, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Arena Academy is back in person!

Join us in Phoenix, AZ May 4-8 for our first in-person Arena Academy since 2019. Applications are due March 21. Apply or spread the word today. Arena Community,   I’m thrilled to announce we’ve opened the application for our first in-per…
  Julia Leitner, Arena · [email protected]
January 24, 2022 at 10:35 PM

It’s time to disrupt burnout culture on campaigns

Apply to Arena Academy 201 online to gain the skills you need to manage people and build inclusive and equitable campaigns. Arena Community,   It’s time to disrupt burnout culture in progressive politics and prepare campaign leaders with t…
  Arena · [email protected]
January 3, 2022 at 10:40 PM

Application deadline tomorrow

Don’t miss out. The deadline to apply for three upcoming Arena trainings is tomorrow, January 4, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Arena Community,   Happy New Year! We want to invite you to start the New Year off right. Tomorrow is the deadline to apply…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
December 27, 2021 at 2:01 PM

How tech and data workers can help campaigns

Campaigns are a lot like startups. In just a few months they go from bold ideas to robust operations, raising money, hiring staff, and contacting voters. Arena Community,   Campaigns are a lot like startups. In just a few months they go fr…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
December 16, 2021 at 10:09 PM

Announcing Run Academy – the New Candidate Track at Arena Academy

We’ve teamed up with Run for Something to launch Run Academy, the first ever Candidate Track at Arena Academy. Arena Community,   👏 We have exciting news. We’ve teamed up with Run for Something to launch Run Academy, the first ever Candid…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
December 13, 2021 at 1:51 PM

Arena Application Deadline this Wednesday

The early admission deadline for two exciting 2022 virtual trainings is THIS Wednesday, December 15. Arena Community,   The early admission deadline for two exciting Arena 2022 virtual trainings is THIS Wednesday, December 15.   If you w…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
December 9, 2021 at 9:20 PM

Top five Arena Toolbox tools

To celebrate our five year anniversary, I’m sharing our top five downloads from the Arena Toolbox. Arena Community,   On Sunday we celebrated our five-year anniversary 🎉. In honor of our anniversary, I want to share with you our top five …
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 11:08 PM

Limited complimentary tickets to join Cecile Richards and other special guests

Hurry! We’ve released a limited number of complimentary tickets for our event on Wednesday with Cecile Richards. Grab yours. Arena Community,   Hurry! We’ve released a limited number of complimentary tickets for our event on Wednesday wit…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
December 4, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Help flip Texas! Join us for a special event with Cecile Richards on Dec. 8

Next week, we’re hosting an event about Arena’s work to build the progressive talent pipeline in Texas and elect Democrats up and down the ballot next year. Arena Community,   Next week, we’re hosting an event about Arena’s work to build t…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 12:31 PM

🤩 It’s almost our five-year anniversary 🎉

In honor of our five-year anniversary, I want to share the stories of five inspiring Arena candidates. Arena Community,   🤩 It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost our five-year anniversary 🎉.   Thank you for being a part of this communit…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
November 23, 2021 at 2:34 PM

Know someone who works in tech?

Forward them this email and ask them to apply to our upcoming training Tech to Elections: Campaigns 101 for Tech Workers. Arena Community,   Do you know someone who works in tech or data? Help us recruit for our upcoming training by forwa…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
November 10, 2021 at 10:02 PM

Mental Health Panel and Arena Academy Info Session

We have two upcoming virtual events I want to invite you. Nurturing the Mind: Mental Health and Working in Progressive Politics and Arena Academy Info Session. Arena Community,   We have two upcoming virtual events I want to invite you to.…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
November 5, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Deadline to Apply to Academy 201 is Sunday Nov. 7

Want to build winning campaigns? Apply to Arena Academy 201: Data Fluency for Campaign Leaders to level up your data skills. Arena Community,   The deadline to apply to Arena Academy 201: Data Fluency for Campaign Leaders is this Sunday, …
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
November 3, 2021 at 9:31 PM

The future is in state legislative races

Most of the country is focused on the results of Virginia's governor’s race last night. But we know the future of this country depends on state legislatures. Arena Community,   Most of the country is focused on the results of Virginia's g…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 5:04 PM

A newsletter just for campaigners

Subscribe to our new newsletter that explores the tactics that drive winning political campaigns. Campaigner will hit your inbox every week, subscribe today. Arena Community,   💌  We have exciting news! We’re teaming up with FWIW to launch…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
October 17, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Upcoming Arena panels: Learn how to move from tech to elections and more

We have some exciting virtual panels and workshops on the horizon. Learn more and RSVP. Arena Community,   Did you know that every month we host a series of free career workshops?   Navigating your job hunt takes preparation, self-reflec…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
October 14, 2021 at 1:20 PM

Oct. 20 Info Session for Upcoming Data Trainings

RSVP to learn more about Academy 201: Data Fluency for Campaign Leaders and Tech to Elections: Campaigns 101 for Tech Workers. Arena Community,     Next Wednesday, October 20, we’re hosting a virtual info session for our two upcoming data…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Announcing three upcoming trainings

The midterms are just 13 months (!) away, and it’s time to get to work. That’s why I’m pleased to announce that applications are open for not one but three upcoming Arena trainings. Arena Community,   The midterms are just 13 months (!) aw…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
August 14, 2021 at 12:30 PM

We’re changing the way campaigns are run, one staffer at a time.

The deadline to apply to Arena Academy Online is this Sunday, August 15 at 11:59 ET. Apply or spread the word. Arena Community,   If we’re going to save our democracy and bring about the change our country needs, Democrats have to win. Bu…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Meet some of our brilliant Arena Academy trainers

The deadline to apply for the September Arena Academy is this Sunday, August 15. Apply today for an opportunity to learn from talented practitioners. Arena Community,   There’s no degree that will teach you how to work on a campaign, but …
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
July 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Deadline to apply to Arena Academy tomorrow

Submit your Arena Academy application before the July 18 priority deadline. Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. ET. Don't miss this chance Arena Community,   The next Arena Academy is September 23-27. Apply by tomorrow, Sunday, July 18, at …
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Is Arena Academy for you? (or someone you know)

Join our virtual info session on July 14. We’ll cover what participants learn at Arena Academy and how to make your application stand out. Arena Community,   This September, Arena is teaming up with Ruth’s List Florida to host its next Are…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 10:32 PM

Announcing the Arena Virginia Staff Fellowship

We can’t afford to lose Virginia, so Arena’s staffing the races we need to win. Can you help expand this program to fund additional staffers? Arena Community,   Today I’m proud to announce the Arena Virginia Staff Fellows program -- a bol…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 2:44 PM

Applications are Open for Arena Academy

We’re teaming up with Ruth’s List for the next Arena Academy, where we’ll focus on training people who want to work on campaigns in Florida. Arena Community,   As a native Floridian, I’m excited to share that for the next Arena Academy we…
  Lauren Baer, Arena · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 9:52 PM

Introducing myself

I am the new Managing Partner at Arena. I’m writing to introduce myself, to share why I’m excited to lead this organization, and to ask you to join us in our critical work to build winning progressive campaigns. Arena Community,   My name …
  Mickey Suber, Arena · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Join us tonight for a Conversation By and For BIPOC Campaign Staff

The event starts at 6:00 p.m. ET and is free. Pav Abraham will host a conversation featuring Gisel Aceves, Mickey Suber, and Kirsten Allen. Arena Community,   Join us tonight for A Conversation By and For BIPOC Campaign Staff hosted by Pav…