Wow! We're halfway through Arena Academy: Campaign Catalyst. Meet the amazing cohort 📸

Arena Academy: Campaign Catalyst is underway! We'll gather on Zoom for four days with 40+ trainers and 47 sessions on topics ranging from creating social media videos, navigating the evolving AI landscape, using SQL, pathway to victory, and more!

In March, we held our first training of 2026! We trained 138 experienced campaign professionals. Graduates of this cohort hailed from 35 states, 54% are women, 59% are BIPOC, and 41% are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Read the full training recap here: arena.run/blog/arena-a...

Don't wait for the perfect moment to lead! Join RFS Civics ( @rfscivics) for National Run for Office Day LIVE and discover the roadmap to your future campaign. [TODAY!] March 31 | 8 PM ET RSVP: bit.ly/NRODLive #RunForOfficeDay #LeadLocal #FutureLeaders #LocalLeadership

Don't forget! Applications for Arena Academy: Campaign Catalyst taking place virtualy from April 29-May 2 are due today at 11:59 p.m. ET arenahq.typeform.com/2026academie...

Day two of Arena Academy 201: The New Management Skills kicked off with a session with Arena trainer Ashlee Bruner on the foundations of intentional management. What are some of your favorite management practices?

👏 Arena Academy 201: The New Management Skills kicked off today! We reflected on our values, leadership styles, and who we want to be as leaders + began to explore what the evolving AI landscape means for the future of campaigns. Follow along this weekend for more updates.

🧑‍💻 HIRING ALERT: DigiDems is now hiring for the 2026 election! Interested in helping Democrats engage new audiences online and to win in critical districts and take back the House? Apply now 🚀 digidems.com/careers/?utm...

🎉 We're excited to share that we have crossed an incredible milestone—100,000 Arena Toolbox downloads. 🎉 Explore the Toolbox: arena.run/blog/celebra...

Last call for #ArenaAcademy 201 applications! Due TODAY, Sun., Feb. 8, by 11:59 p.m. ET Level up your management skills, build skills to lead in times of uncertainty and evolving tech landscapes, and join a supportive community of changemakers! arenahq.typeform.com/2026academie...

"If you are on the fence, wondering whether you belong, whether it is too late, or whether politics is really for you, I have been there. Arena Academy helped me take that first real step." - Brigitte, Arena Academy Alumni Read her story: arena.run/blog/you-bel...

So many of you are organizing, showing up, and navigating what this moment demands of us. To give you more space to care for yourselves and each other, we’re extending the Arena Academy 201 deadline to Feb 8. arena.fyi/axr

Looking for your next job? Join us for our free virtual careers fair this Thursday, January 29, at 1 p.m. ET! RSVP today! arena.fyi/85d

📣 A new chapter for Arena! After five years at the helm, Lauren Baer is passing the baton. Join us in thanking Lauren for her leadership and welcoming Santiago Martinez as Arena’s new Executive Director: arena.run/blog/new-cha...

Arena Academy and Arena Academy 201 Applications are now open! Learn more and apply! arenahq.typeform.com/2026academie...

As 2025 comes to a close, we hope that you will join us in celebrating all that the Arena Community accomplished together this year! arena.run/blog/2025-ar...

We’re excited to launch our Political Tech and Consultant Catalogue! The catalogue will feature leading consulting firms, political tech companies, and service providers. It will be distributed to 40,000+ campaign staff. Learn more and sign up today: arena.fyi/catalogue

Our friends at @swingleft.bsky.social just launched their Ground Truth initiative: a new, tech-powered voter contact program that’s rebuilding trust between voters and Democrats. Learn how Ground Truth works and how you can get involved: ourgroundtruth.org

Congratulations to everyone who helped deliver a blue wave this week! If you’re starting to think about what’s next, check out Arena Connections, your one-stop-shop for networking and mentorship in Democratic politics: arena.run/connections

It’s #ElectionDay! Did you know, there are over 100,000 seats up for election in 2025, and 53,000+ of them will be decided this November? If you’ve worked, volunteered, or donated to a campaign, thank you for everything you’ve done!

To help you make the most of #GOTV, we’ve curated 30+ tools on the Arena Toolbox that can help you get out the vote. Check out these tools and more: -Printing for GOTV -GOTV HQ Turf Tracker -GOTV Conversations -Campaign Staff Offboarding 🔗https://arena.fyi/60d123

Whether you’re building your campaign now or thinking ahead, tomorrow’s Political Tech & Consulting Expo (sponsored by @StackAdapt) is your chance to meet 10+ vendors who can help you win. RSVP ➡️ www.mobilize.us/arena/event/...

The new era for Arena + Zinc Collective is underway with an exciting opportunity: DigiDems is hiring Pod Directors! Lead digital staff on Congressional races + help take back the House. Apply by Oct 10 👉 arena.fyi/8ra

Big news: This fall, Arena is joining Zinc Collective! Together we’ll grow the Democratic talent pipeline, scale our impact & build the teams to win in 2026 and beyond. 💪 Read more: arena.fyi/announcement

We’re less than 2 weeks out from our Sept. 10 Ready to Run rally, and Democrats across the country are stepping up to run for local office: more than 1,800 have already RSVP’d! Local elections matter 🙌 If you’re ready to be the change in your community, sign up today: bit.ly/readytorun-cer

We just wrapped our final #PowerRisingSummer event! This summer: 2,307 people signed up for 20+ sessions, covering everything from cybersecurity, to reaching voters online, to constructive disagreement. Catch up on the impact + recordings here ⬇️ arena.run/blog/power-r...

Join us today at 1 p.m. ET to talk about the future of email and SMS outreach! Learn how things operate now and what we need to do to build more sustainable communications strategies. www.mobilize.us/arena/event/...

Since kicking off Power Rising Summer on we’ve held seven virtual events, delivered 72 one-on-one coaching sessions, and referred thousands of potential volunteers to partner organizations. Read our mid-summer blog recapping Power Rising Summer so far! arena.run/blog/inside-...

Join Arena and thousands of others at our Power Rising Summer events to find community and concrete strategies to fight back against the MAGA agenda. Here are three upcoming events highlighted. And check out our Mobilize to find the schedule for the rest of the summer. www.mobilize.us/arena/

Campaigners! Don’t wait until crunch time to figure out your tools and vendors. Join our Political Tech and Consultant Expo to explore what’s out there — from digital to mail to field — so you’re ready to make smart decisions when it counts. RSVP: www.mobilize.us/arena/event/...

Join us today at 1 p.m. ET to break down the #NYCMayoral campaign, what we can learn from the campaigns, and what it means for future elections. www.mobilize.us/arena/event/...

We've got great upcoming events for #PowerRisingSummer. Check them out and RSVP today! www.mobilize.us/arena/

ICYMI: This week, we hosted the panel: Innovations to Take Back Congress. Watch the recording here: www.mobilize.us/arena/event/...

The 2025 NYC Mayoral Primary just shook up the city’s political landscape. Join Team Arena + Forum NYC on July 16 at 1 p.m. ET for a deep dive into what happened in this election and how ranked choice voting shaped the race. arena.fyi/forum

Join us today at 1 p.m. ET for a panel highlighting innovative approaches to taking back congress in 2026. www.mobilize.us/arena/event/...

TOMORROW @ 1 PM: Join Team @arena.run for a discussion on new approaches to organizing, digital strategy, data analysis & coalition-building—spotlighting fresh tactics that can help us to build a more representative democracy. Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/arena/event/... #FiredUpReadyToGo #95in35

Power Rising Summer has begun and 100s have joined from all over the country: 📊 32% want to work on a campaign 🌱 35% want to take action locally 🏃🏾‍♀️ 5% are planning to run for office 🤔 And 28% are still figuring it out—and we’re going to help them! Learn more: arena.run/power-rising-summer

Power Rising Summer Starts next week! Sign up for the virtual events: 📣 Tuesday, June 10: Power Rising Summer Launch Call ✊🏿Thursday, June 12: Fighting Back Against Trump 🔎Tuesday, June 17: Workshop on Finding Your Place in the Movement. Learn more and sign up: arena.run/power-rising...

Don't miss this powerhouse panel on June 12! RSVP today! www.mobilize.us/arena/event/...

Tired of asking, “What can I do to fight back?” We’ve got answers. Power Rising Summer is a free virtual series for campaign staff, organizers & anyone ready to act. 💥 Learn new skills 🌎 Build local power 🗓️ Launch call June 10: www.mobilize.us/arena/event/...

Today, we’re excited to launch Arena Connections—our brand new networking platform designed to connect mentors, mentees, and help politicos build stronger political networks. Join for free today! Sign up to be a mentor, find a mentor, or network! arena.run/connections

ICYMI: we've launched a monthly newsletter called the Campaign Confidential. It features opportunities to explore, jobs to apply for, comings and goings of Arena Community members, op-eds from readers, and more! Check out the latest edition and subscribe here: arena.run/campaign-confidential

I wrote a blog for my friends at @arenasummit.bsky.social about the work I did with the Democratic Party of Illinois during the municipal elections earlier this month, where we won 80% of our targeted races across the state. arena.run/blog/the-ill...

The Arena Power Building Retreat starts today! This weekend, some of the brightest minds from the 2024 campaign trail are coming together for a one-of-a-kind strategy retreat. Learn more and hear from participants on our blog. arena.run/blog/the-are...

ICYMI - here’s our hour long panel discussing how Feds and former Feds can kick off their job searches.

😮 Yesterday, 350+ people tuned in to a panel for federal workers facing job change and uncertainty. We talked strategy, skill translation, and how to move forward. 🎥 Recording’s up! Share it with someone who needs it: www.mobilize.us/arena/event/... #JobSearch #Layoffs #FederalWorkers

Thank you to the 350+ who joined us today!

Can you believe it’s been a year since we gathered in ATL for Arena Summit? We’re still thinking about the conversations, the connections, & collective energy that made those four days unforgettable. Here’s to the community we built—and everything that’s grown from it since

Are you a current or former federal employee, federal contractor, or implementing partner navigating job uncertainty or recent changes? You’re not alone—and Arena is here to support you. www.mobilize.us/arena/event/...

Ready to reflect on your experiences in 2024 and attend a highly collaborative gathering with deep discussion, brainstorming, and strategy-building? Apply to the Arena Power Building Retreat: Learning from the Cycle and Laying the Foundation for Victory! arena.run/retreat