{"id":1403,"date":"2017-12-18T21:26:40","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T02:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/realtorparty.com\/?page_id=1403"},"modified":"2025-04-09T18:39:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T18:39:33","slug":"candidate-issue-campaign-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/apex-training","title":{"rendered":"Apex Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<p>The Apex Training is designed for GADs, AE\u2019s, and association staff who have taken the New AE\/GAD training and want to build on that training and learn how to maximize the use of NAR\u2019s state and local programs and grants into their association\u2019s advocacy efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Grants and Topics Will Include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Community Outreach<\/li>\n<li>RPAC<\/li>\n<li>Consumer Advocacy<\/li>\n<li>State and Local Independent Expenditures<\/li>\n<li>Issues Mobilization<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy Everywhere<\/li>\n<li>How to Read and Utilize Polling<\/li>\n<li>Message Development for Advocacy Campaigns<\/li>\n<li>Building Effective Digital and Social Media Campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The focus of this training includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building long-term political strategy across your association to include REALTOR\u00ae Champion selection, issue campaigns, fundraising, community outreach and independent expenditures.<\/li>\n<li>Learning what REALTOR\u00ae Party tools and resources are available to your association and how to integrate them into an advocacy plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Training Schedule<\/h2>\n<p>Trainees take part in a series of required virtual training sessions hosted by NAR. During the program, trainees will be placed on a team to develop a response to an advocacy scenario, which will be presented at the 2025 GAD Institute in Charleston, South Carolina.<br \/>\nA schedule of the virtual trainings will be sent to participants after registration. It is mandatory for trainees to participate in the Zoom meeting or watch the recording, to participate in the course.<\/p>\n<p>The APEX registration fee is $99, and half of this amount ($49.50) will be credited toward your 2025 GAD Institute registration. You will need to register for the GAD Institute separately when registration opens April 30. Please note: Travel and hotel costs are the responsibility of the attendee. However, your spot at the GAD Institute \u2014 including your registration and hotel accommodations \u2014 is guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>NAR will provide breakfast during the in-person APEX training session on <strong>Tuesday, July 22<\/strong>, in Charleston.<\/p>\n<h2>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Please note that you must have completed the New AE\/GAD Training within the last 7 years to participate in this year\u2019s Apex training.<\/p>\n<p>To register for the 2025 Apex Training go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/events.m1.realtor\/EventHome\/750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/events.m1.realtor\/EventHome\/750<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact John Winston at <a href=\"mailto:jwinston@nar.realtor\">jwinston@nar.realtor<\/a> or <strong>202-383-1235<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"main\">Previous Webinars<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"sort-destination isotope gallery-items\" data-sort-id=\"gallery\"><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ws4tUHfzOko\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar_091523_screen-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>September 15: Calls for Actions &#8211; Best Practices and How to Maximize Effectiveness<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GTPW2zSjbrU\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar6_b-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>September 8: Legal Best Practices When Running Advocacy Campaigns<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AObYaRJ0UvM\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>August 11: How to Read and Use Polls to Inform Your Decisions<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kNINeF1eJTk\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar0823-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>August 11: How to Read and Use Polls to Inform Your Decisions<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mRNCZRLxyGQ\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/july28ApexTraining-600x400.png\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>July 28: Using Independent Expenditures to Change Your Legislative Environment<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P9R8_zzcFrc\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/APEX-Training-Session-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>June 9th,  2023: Using Community Outreach Grants to Build Strength and Goodwill 2023<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IUF1cDtc1Xk\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/webinar2-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>June 23rd, 2023: Building Successful Legislative Advocacy Campaigns Using Issues Mobilization Grants<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mFHsdpsgq4g\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/webinar3-600x400.png\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>July 18: Consumer Advocacy Outreach Success Stories (In-Person at GAD Institute)<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"main\">Presentation Materials<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"sort-destination isotope gallery-items\" data-sort-id=\"gallery\"><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2023-APEX_Advocacy-Everywhere.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar_091523-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: Calls for Actions: Best Practices and How to Maximize Effectiveness (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Apex-Developing-Winning-Messages-and-Better-Advocacy-Material.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar6-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: Legal Best Practices When Running Advocacy Campaigns (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Apex-Developing-Winning-Messages-and-Better-Advocacy-Material.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar5Presentation-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: Apex Developing Winning Messages and Better Advocacy (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-Apex-Virtual-Training-Independent-Expenditures.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/july28ApexTraining-600x400.png\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: Apex Virtual Training Using Independent Expenditures to Change Your Legislative Environment (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Polling-Presentation-Joe-Goode-Apex.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: How to Read and Use Polls to Inform Your Decisions (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-Apex-Virtual-Training-Issues-Mobilization.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/webinar2-1-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Building Successful Legislative Advocacy Campaigns Using Issues Mobilization Grants (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CO-APEX-06-09-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/webinar1-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: Using Community Outreach Grants to Build Strength and Goodwill (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<h2>In-Person Training<\/h2>\n<p>This live 1.5 day, hands-on, campaign-building workshop will be held in NAR\u2019s DC office on <strong>Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22, 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Registration for this event is now <strong>closed. Please reach out to John Winston with questions: (202) 383-1235<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Training-Campaign-Services-Candidate-Issue-Training-In-Person-Agenda.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sample Agenda and Learning Outcomes for In-Person Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>NOTE<\/u>:<\/strong> <strong>Advanced registration and participation in each webinar are required to attend the in-person training.<\/strong> The hybrid webinar\/in-person training will cap at 30 registrants.<\/p>\n<h3>Facilitators:<\/h3>\n<p>Webinars and in-person training will be facilitated or co-facilitated by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NAR staff experts<\/li>\n<li>State and local Government Affairs Directors possessing expert use of the tools and services<\/li>\n<li>Professional political consultants in the areas of polling, data analysis, online advertising, phone outreach, direct mail and emails, TV and radio communications, field campaigns and political pundits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Materials:<\/h3>\n<p>Session materials will be provided to course participants, as necessary for each webinar and for the in-person training.<\/p>\n<h3>Registration Fee:<\/h3>\n<p>$99 (includes session materials, breakfast and lunch on both days).<\/p>\n<h3>Hotel and Travel Costs:<\/h3>\n<p>Hotel and travel costs are reserved and paid for by the individual. Hotel reservations are part of the registration process.<\/p>\n<p>NAR will provide breakfast and lunch on site during the in-person training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/strong> Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:JWinston@Realtors.org?subject=Candidate%20and%20Issue%20Candidate%20Training\">John Winston<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0(202) 383-1235<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<p>Through the Apex Training course, REALTOR\u00ae Association staff will have access to a variety of campaign services that can take an association\u2019s campaign involvement to the next level, while providing members with long term and bottom-line benefits for their dues dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Association Executives (AEs, EOs) and\u00a0 those staff who specialize in REALTOR\u00ae Party Advocacy (including GADs, REALTOR\u00ae\u00a0Party Coordinators, Communication\/Public Affairs Directors, or any staff person who implements (or has an interest in) issues and\/or candidate campaigns at the state and local associations)\u00a0will participate in a series of 45-minute webinars which lead to a final, in-person, 1.5-day course. Through this hybrid training, participants\u00a0will have a deeper understanding of how to create multi-phased advocacy plans for their association\u2019s involvement in issues and candidate campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Particular focus will be given to how to access and utilize the tools and resources available for use with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/issues-mobilization\">Issues Mobilization Program<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/independent-expenditures\">Independent Expenditure campaigns<\/a>. Resources include data, campaign services, member mobilization and more. Attendees will also discover how to achieve association minimum Core Standards requirements through initiating campaign efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The focus of this training includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building long-term political strategy across your association to include REALTOR\u00ae Champion selection, issue campaigns, and advocacy outreach<\/li>\n<li>Drafting budgets and plans to practice campaign execution<\/li>\n<li>Learning what REALTOR\u00ae Party tools and resources are available to your association and how to integrate them into an advocacy plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Virtual Trainings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monthly virtual trainings will be open to any association staff person interested in attending and free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>However, for those wishing to participate in and complete the comprehensive Apex Training course, including the in-person training, <strong>completion of the virtual series<\/strong> <em>(in real time or in replay)<\/em> <strong>is mandatory.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration is required for all virtual trainings (except for the in-person one at GAD Institute). Once registered you will receive the information for the Zoom meeting.<\/p>\n<p>All virtual trainings are scheduled for 1 PM Eastern on the dates listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 15:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_zc-OSzUWRjaDTYv_pt91jQ\">Call for Actions: Best Practices and How to Maximize Effectiveness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"main\">Previous Webinars<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"sort-destination isotope gallery-items\" data-sort-id=\"gallery\"><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ws4tUHfzOko\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar_091523_screen-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>September 15: Calls for Actions &#8211; Best Practices and How to Maximize Effectiveness<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GTPW2zSjbrU\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar6_b-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>September 8: Legal Best Practices When Running Advocacy Campaigns<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AObYaRJ0UvM\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>August 11: How to Read and Use Polls to Inform Your Decisions<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kNINeF1eJTk\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar0823-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>August 11: How to Read and Use Polls to Inform Your Decisions<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mRNCZRLxyGQ\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/july28ApexTraining-600x400.png\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>July 28: Using Independent Expenditures to Change Your Legislative Environment<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P9R8_zzcFrc\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/APEX-Training-Session-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>June 9th,  2023: Using Community Outreach Grants to Build Strength and Goodwill 2023<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IUF1cDtc1Xk\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/webinar2-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>June 23rd, 2023: Building Successful Legislative Advocacy Campaigns Using Issues Mobilization Grants<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1785  format-video\">\r\n                          \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mFHsdpsgq4g\" class=\"media-box magnific-video\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/webinar3-600x400.png\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n                                <p>July 18: Consumer Advocacy Outreach Success Stories (In-Person at GAD Institute)<\/p>\r\n                            <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"main\">Presentation Materials<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"row\"><ul class=\"sort-destination isotope gallery-items\" data-sort-id=\"gallery\"><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2023-APEX_Advocacy-Everywhere.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar_091523-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: Calls for Actions: Best Practices and How to Maximize Effectiveness (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Apex-Developing-Winning-Messages-and-Better-Advocacy-Material.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar6-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: Legal Best Practices When Running Advocacy Campaigns (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Apex-Developing-Winning-Messages-and-Better-Advocacy-Material.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/webinar5Presentation-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: Apex Developing Winning Messages and Better Advocacy (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-Apex-Virtual-Training-Independent-Expenditures.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/july28ApexTraining-600x400.png\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: Apex Virtual Training Using Independent Expenditures to Change Your Legislative Environment (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Polling-Presentation-Joe-Goode-Apex.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/webinar5-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: How to Read and Use Polls to Inform Your Decisions (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-Apex-Virtual-Training-Issues-Mobilization.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/webinar2-1-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Building Successful Legislative Advocacy Campaigns Using Issues Mobilization Grants (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><li class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 grid-item gallery-grid-item term-1786  format-link\">\r\n                           \t<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CO-APEX-06-09-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"media-box\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/webinar1-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-borntogive-600x400 size-borntogive-600x400 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/a>\r\n                            <div class=\"grid-item-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>APEX Training Session: Using Community Outreach Grants to Build Strength and Goodwill (presentation)<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<h2>In-Person Training<\/h2>\n<p>This live 1.5 day, hands-on, campaign-building workshop will be held in NAR\u2019s DC office on <strong>Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22, 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Registration for this event is now <strong>closed. Please reach out to John Winston with questions: (202) 383-1235<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Training-Campaign-Services-Candidate-Issue-Training-In-Person-Agenda.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sample Agenda and Learning Outcomes for In-Person Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>NOTE<\/u>:<\/strong> <strong>Advanced registration and participation in each webinar are required to attend the in-person training.<\/strong> The hybrid webinar\/in-person training will cap at 30 registrants.<\/p>\n<h3>Facilitators:<\/h3>\n<p>Webinars and in-person training will be facilitated or co-facilitated by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NAR staff experts<\/li>\n<li>State and local Government Affairs Directors possessing expert use of the tools and services<\/li>\n<li>Professional political consultants in the areas of polling, data analysis, online advertising, phone outreach, direct mail and emails, TV and radio communications, field campaigns and political pundits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Materials:<\/h3>\n<p>Session materials will be provided to course participants, as necessary for each webinar and for the in-person training.<\/p>\n<h3>Registration Fee:<\/h3>\n<p>$99 (includes session materials, breakfast and lunch on both days).<\/p>\n<h3>Hotel and Travel Costs:<\/h3>\n<p>Hotel and travel costs are reserved and paid for by the individual. Hotel reservations are part of the registration process.<\/p>\n<p>NAR will provide breakfast and lunch on site during the in-person training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/strong> Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:JWinston@Realtors.org?subject=Candidate%20and%20Issue%20Candidate%20Training\">John Winston<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0(202) 383-1235<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<h2>In-Person Training<\/h2>\n<p>This live 1.5 day, hands-on, campaign-building workshop will be held in NAR\u2019s DC office on <strong>Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22, 2023<\/strong>. There will also be an opening reception on the evening of September 20, location TBA.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-success\" href=\"https:\/\/events.m1.realtor\/Registration\/79\">Register Here for the In-Person Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Training-Campaign-Services-Candidate-Issue-Training-In-Person-Agenda.pdf\">Sample Agenda and Learning Outcomes for In-Person Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>NOTE<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> <strong>Advanced registration and participation in each webinar are required to attend the in-person training.<\/strong> The hybrid webinar\/in-person training will cap at 30 registrants.<\/p>\n<h3>Facilitators:<\/h3>\n<p>Webinars and in-person training will be facilitated or co-facilitated by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NAR staff experts<\/li>\n<li>State and local Government Affairs Directors possessing expert use of the tools and services<\/li>\n<li>Professional political consultants in the areas of polling, data analysis, online advertising, phone outreach, direct mail and emails, TV and radio communications, field campaigns and political pundits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Materials:<\/h3>\n<p>Session materials will be provided to course participants, as necessary for each webinar and for the in-person training.<\/p>\n<h3>Registration Fee:<\/h3>\n<p>$99 (includes session materials, breakfast and lunch on both days).<\/p>\n<h3>Hotel and Travel Costs:<\/h3>\n<p>Hotel and travel costs are reserved and paid for by the individual. Hotel reservations are part of the registration process.<\/p>\n<p>NAR will provide breakfast and lunch on site during the in-person training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/strong> Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:JWinston@Realtors.org?subject=Candidate%20and%20Issue%20Candidate%20Training\">John Winston<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0(202) 383-1235<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<p>Through the Apex Training course, REALTOR\u00ae Association staff will have access to a variety of campaign services that can take an association\u2019s campaign involvement to the next level, while providing members with long term and bottom-line benefits for their dues dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Association Executives (AEs, EOs) and\u00a0 those staff who specialize in REALTOR\u00ae Party Advocacy (including GADs, REALTOR\u00ae\u00a0Party Coordinators, Communication\/Public Affairs Directors, or any staff person who implements (or has an interest in) issues and\/or candidate campaigns at the state and local associations)\u00a0will participate in a series of 45-minute webinars which lead to a final, in-person, 1.5-day course. Through this hybrid training, participants\u00a0will have a deeper understanding of how to create multi-phased advocacy plans for their association\u2019s involvement in issues and candidate campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Particular focus will be given to how to access and utilize the tools and resources available for use with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/issues-mobilization\">Issues Mobilization Program<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/independent-expenditures\">Independent Expenditure campaigns<\/a>. Resources include data, campaign services, member mobilization and more. Attendees will also discover how to achieve association minimum Core Standards requirements through initiating campaign efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The focus of this training includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building long-term political strategy across your association to include REALTOR\u00ae Champion selection, issue campaigns, and advocacy outreach<\/li>\n<li>Drafting budgets and plans to practice campaign execution<\/li>\n<li>Learning what REALTOR\u00ae Party tools and resources are available to your association and how to integrate them into an advocacy plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Virtual Trainings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monthly virtual trainings will be open to any association staff person interested in attending and free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>However, for those wishing to participate in and complete the comprehensive Apex Training course, including the in-person training, <strong>completion of the virtual series<\/strong> <em>(in real time or in replay)<\/em> <strong>is mandatory.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration is required for all virtual trainings (except for the in-person one at GAD Institute). Once registered you will receive the information for the Zoom meeting.<\/p>\n<p>All virtual trainings are scheduled for 1 PM Eastern on the dates listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 9:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_JAJpSqQjTDSmNaRJZIOneA#\/registration\">Using Community Outreach Grants to Build Strength and Goodwill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>June 23:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_wfkIvBf2Sg2jXGfqyxFezg\">Building Successful Legislative Advocacy Campaign Using an Issue Mobilization Grant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>July 18:<\/strong> Consumer Advocacy Outreach Success Stories (<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/news\/events\/gad-institute\/\">In-Person at GAD Institute<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 28:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_uYt9MrYTQTqa03JvE_UfbQ\">Using Independent Expenditures to Change Your Legislative Environment\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>August 11:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_T2rNhNGYTRuFsQ4PKiIVkw\">How to Read and Use Polls to Inform Your Decisions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>August 25:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_X4h_a6wDS128-BmwYpd3cw\">Developing Winning Messages and Better Campaign Material<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>September 8:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_Qh914i2zTw-Ok9TFgLPnjQ\">Legal Best Practices When Running Advocacy Campaigns<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>September 15:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/realtors.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_zc-OSzUWRjaDTYv_pt91jQ\">Call for Actions: Best Practices and How to Maximize Effectiveness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>In-Person Training<\/h2>\n<p>This live 1.5 day, hands-on, campaign-building workshop will be held in NAR\u2019s DC office on <strong>Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22, 2023<\/strong>. There will also be an opening reception on the evening of September 20, location TBA.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-success\" href=\"https:\/\/events.m1.realtor\/Registration\/79\">Register Here for the In-Person Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Training-Campaign-Services-Candidate-Issue-Training-In-Person-Agenda.pdf\">Sample Agenda and Learning Outcomes for In-Person Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>NOTE<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> <strong>Advanced registration and participation in each webinar are required to attend the in-person training.<\/strong> The hybrid webinar\/in-person training will cap at 30 registrants.<\/p>\n<h3>Facilitators:<\/h3>\n<p>Webinars and in-person training will be facilitated or co-facilitated by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NAR staff experts<\/li>\n<li>State and local Government Affairs Directors possessing expert use of the tools and services<\/li>\n<li>Professional political consultants in the areas of polling, data analysis, online advertising, phone outreach, direct mail and emails, TV and radio communications, field campaigns and political pundits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Materials:<\/h3>\n<p>Session materials will be provided to course participants, as necessary for each webinar and for the in-person training.<\/p>\n<h3>Registration Fee:<\/h3>\n<p>$99 (includes session materials, breakfast and lunch on both days).<\/p>\n<h3>Hotel and Travel Costs:<\/h3>\n<p>Hotel and travel costs are reserved and paid for by the individual. Hotel reservations are part of the registration process.<\/p>\n<p>NAR will provide breakfast and lunch on site during the in-person training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/strong> Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:JWinston@Realtors.org?subject=Candidate%20and%20Issue%20Candidate%20Training\">John Winston<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0(202) 383-1235<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<p>Through the Apex Training course, REALTOR\u00ae Association staff will have access to a variety of campaign services that can take an association\u2019s campaign involvement to the next level, while providing members with long term and bottom-line benefits for their dues dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Association Executives (AEs, EOs) and\u00a0 those staff who specialize in REALTOR\u00ae Party Advocacy (including GADs, REALTOR\u00ae\u00a0Party Coordinators, Communication\/Public Affairs Directors, or any staff person who implements (or has an interest in) issues and\/or candidate campaigns at the state and local associations)\u00a0will participate in a series of 45-minute webinars which lead to a final, in-person, 1.5-day course. Through this hybrid training, participants\u00a0will have a deeper understanding of how to create multi-phased advocacy plans for their association\u2019s involvement in issues and candidate campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Particular focus will be given to how to access and utilize the tools and resources available for use with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/issues-mobilization\">Issues Mobilization Program<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/independent-expenditures\">Independent Expenditure campaigns<\/a>. Resources include data, campaign services, member mobilization and more. Attendees will also discover how to achieve association minimum Core Standards requirements through initiating campaign efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The focus of this training includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building long-term political strategy across your association to include REALTOR\u00ae Champion selection, issue campaigns, and advocacy outreach<\/li>\n<li>Drafting budgets and plans to practice campaign execution<\/li>\n<li>Learning what REALTOR\u00ae Party tools and resources are available to your association and how to integrate them into an advocacy plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Virtual Trainings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monthly virtual trainings will be open to any association staff person interested in attending and free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>However, for those wishing to participate in and complete the comprehensive Apex Training course, including the in-person training, <strong>completion of the virtual series<\/strong> <em>(in real time or in replay)<\/em> <strong>is mandatory.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Virtual Trainings will begin in May after the REATORS\u00ae Legislative Meetings are concluded. Please keep monitoring this page or reach out to <a href=\"mailto:jwinston@nar.realtor\">John Winston<\/a> for additional information.<\/p>\n<p>Topics will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using Independent Expenditures to Change Your Legislative Environment<\/li>\n<li>Using Issue Mobilization Grants to Build a Legislative Agenda<\/li>\n<li>Legal Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts when running advocacy campaigns<\/li>\n<li>How to Develop Winning Messages and Better Campaign Material<\/li>\n<li>Using Polling to Inform Your Decisions<\/li>\n<li>Mobilizing Members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>In-Person Training<\/h2>\n<p>This live 1.5 day, hands-on, campaign-building workshop will be held in NAR\u2019s DC office on <strong>Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22, 2023<\/strong>. There will also be an opening reception on the evening of September 20, location TBA.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-success\" href=\"https:\/\/events.m1.realtor\/Registration\/79\">Register Here for the In-Person Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Training-Campaign-Services-Candidate-Issue-Training-In-Person-Agenda.pdf\">Sample Agenda and Learning Outcomes for In-Person Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>NOTE<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> <strong>Advanced registration and participation in each webinar are required to attend the in-person training.<\/strong> The hybrid webinar\/in-person training will cap at 30 registrants.<\/p>\n<h3>Facilitators:<\/h3>\n<p>Webinars and in-person training will be facilitated or co-facilitated by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NAR staff experts<\/li>\n<li>State and local Government Affairs Directors possessing expert use of the tools and services<\/li>\n<li>Professional political consultants in the areas of polling, data analysis, online advertising, phone outreach, direct mail and emails, TV and radio communications, field campaigns and political pundits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Materials:<\/h3>\n<p>Session materials will be provided to course participants, as necessary for each webinar and for the in-person training.<\/p>\n<h3>Registration Fee:<\/h3>\n<p>$99 (includes session materials, breakfast and lunch on both days).<\/p>\n<h3>Hotel and Travel Costs:<\/h3>\n<p>Hotel and travel costs are reserved and paid for by the individual. Hotel reservations are part of the registration process.<\/p>\n<p>NAR will provide breakfast and lunch on site during the in-person training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/strong> Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:JWinston@Realtors.org?subject=Candidate%20and%20Issue%20Candidate%20Training\">John Winston<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0(202) 383-1235<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<p>Through the ApexTraining course, REALTOR\u00ae Association staff will have access to a variety of campaign services that can take an association\u2019s campaign involvement to the next level, while providing members with long term and bottom-line benefits for their dues dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Association Executives (AEs, EOs) and\u00a0 those staff who specialize in REALTOR\u00ae Party Advocacy (including GADs, REALTOR\u00ae\u00a0Party Coordinators, Communication\/Public Affairs Directors, or any staff person who implements (or has an interest in) issues and\/or candidate campaigns at the state and local associations)\u00a0will participate in a series of 45-minute webinars which lead to a final, in-person, 1.5 day course. Through this hybrid training, participants\u00a0will have a deeper understanding of how to create multi-phased advocacy plans for their association\u2019s involvement in issues and candidate campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Particular focus will be given to how to access and utilize the tools and resources available for use with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/issues-mobilization\">Issues Mobilization Program<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/independent-expenditures\">Independent Expenditure campaigns<\/a>. Resources include data, campaign services, member mobilization and more. Attendees will also discover how to achieve association minimum Core Standards requirements through initiating campaign efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The focus of this training includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building long-term political strategy across your association to include REALTOR\u00ae Champion selection, issue campaigns, and advocacy outreach<\/li>\n<li>Drafting budgets and plans to practice campaign execution<\/li>\n<li>Learning what REALTOR\u00ae Party tools and resources are available to your association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Webinar Training<\/h2>\n<p>Monthly webinars will be open to any association staff person interested in attending free of charge. However, for those wishing to participate in and complete the comprehensive ApexTraining course, including the in-person training, completion of the webinar series (in real time or in replay) is mandatory.<\/p>\n<p><!--<a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Training-Campaign-Services-Candidate-Issue-Training-Webinar-Agenda.pdf\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span>Sample Agenda and Learning Outcomes for Webinar Series<\/a>--><\/p>\n<h2>In-Person Training<\/h2>\n<p>This live 1.5 day, hands-on, campaign-building workshop will be held in NAR\u2019s DC office.<\/p>\n<p>Advanced registration and participation in each webinar is required to attend the in-person training. The hybrid webinar\/in-person training will cap at 20 registrants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Training-Campaign-Services-Candidate-Issue-Training-In-Person-Agenda.pdf\">Sample Agenda and Learning Outcomes for In-Person Training<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Facilitators:<\/h3>\n<p>Webinars and in-person training will be facilitated or co-facilitated by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NAR staff experts<\/li>\n<li>State and local Government Affairs Directors possessing expert use of the tools and services<\/li>\n<li>Professional political consultants in the areas of polling, data analysis, online advertising, phone outreach, direct mail and emails, TV and radio communications, field campaigns and political pundits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Materials:<\/h3>\n<p>Session materials will be provided to course participants as necessary for each webinar and for the in-person training.<\/p>\n<h3>Registration Fee:<\/h3>\n<p>$99 (includes session materials, breakfast and lunch on both days).<!--Registration for the Candidate and Issues Campaign Training will open the final week in October. Stay tuned to this page for the registration link.--><!--<a class=\"btn btn-success\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.realtor.org\/candidatetraining.nsf\/startreg?openform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[icon name=\"users\" class=\"\" unprefixed_class=\"\"] REGISTER HERE<\/a>--><\/p>\n<h3>Hotel and Travel Costs:<\/h3>\n<p>Hotel and travel costs are reserved and paid for by the individual.<\/p>\n<p>NAR will provide breakfasts and lunches on site at the in-person training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<\/strong> Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:JWinston@Realtors.org?subject=Candidate%20and%20Issue%20Candidate%20Training\">John Winston<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0202-383-1235.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1515641124858{margin-top: -20px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1540832918228{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;border-bottom-color: rgba(191,191,191,0.56) !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><i class=\"fa fa-calendar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/realtorparty.realtor\/campaign-services\/candidate-issue-campaign-training\/previous-webinars.html\">\u00a0Previous Webinars<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Upcoming Webinars<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<ul class=\"events-compact-list\"><\/ul>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] The Apex Training is designed for GADs, AE\u2019s, and association staff who have taken the New AE\/GAD training and want to build on that training and learn how to maximize the use of NAR\u2019s state and local programs and grants into their association\u2019s advocacy efforts. Grants and Topics Will Include: Community Outreach RPAC Consumer Advocacy State and Local Independent Expenditures Issues Mobilization Advocacy Everywhere How to Read and Utilize Polling Message Development for Advocacy Campaigns Building Effective Digital and Social Media Campaigns The focus of this training includes: Building long-term political strategy across your association to include REALTOR\u00ae Champion selection, issue campaigns, fundraising, community outreach and independent expenditures. Learning what REALTOR\u00ae Party tools and resources are available to your association and how to integrate them into an advocacy plan Training Schedule Trainees take part in a series of required virtual training sessions hosted by NAR. During the program, trainees will be placed on a team to develop a response to an advocacy scenario, which will be presented at the 2025 GAD Institute in Charleston, South Carolina. A schedule of the virtual trainings will be sent to participants after registration. It is mandatory for trainees to participate in the Zoom meeting or watch the recording, to participate in the course. The APEX registration fee is $99, and half of this amount ($49.50) will be credited toward your 2025 GAD Institute registration. You will need to register for the GAD Institute separately when registration opens April 30. Please note: Travel and hotel costs are the responsibility of the attendee. However, your spot at the GAD Institute \u2014 including your registration and hotel accommodations \u2014 is guaranteed. NAR will provide breakfast during the in-person APEX training session on Tuesday, July 22, in Charleston. Registration Please note that you must have completed the New AE\/GAD Training within the last 7 years to participate in this year\u2019s Apex training. To register for the 2025 Apex Training go to: https:\/\/events.m1.realtor\/EventHome\/750 If you have any questions, please contact John Winston at jwinston@nar.realtor or 202-383-1235. [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Previous Webinars [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Presentation Materials [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] In-Person Training This live 1.5 day, hands-on, campaign-building workshop will be held in NAR\u2019s DC office on Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22, 2023. Registration for this event is now closed. Please reach out to John Winston with questions: (202) 383-1235 Sample Agenda and Learning Outcomes for In-Person Training NOTE: Advanced registration and participation in each webinar are required to attend the in-person training. The hybrid webinar\/in-person training will cap at 30 registrants. 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