The Black Staffer University (BSU) is a training program specifically for aspiring Black politicos and campaign team members hosted by the Delaware Working Families Party. This program is for those wishing to get a thorough overview of what it’s like to work on a political campaign with the goal of diversifying paid campaign staff throughout the state.  

This program is completely nonpartisan and we encourage participation from people registered with all political parties to attend and learn. The curriculum is nonpartisan as well and applies to key electoral contexts in Delaware (e.g. school board, city/county councils, and the General Assembly).

Participants will gain an understanding of the major components of starting up a campaign, fundraising, field organization and GOTV. Participants will put their lessons to work on a simulated campaign.

This program is ideal for anyone who identifies as Black with an interest in working in politics.

What You'll Learn

• Through this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify key elements for effective political campaigns of different sizes
• Prepare a campaign budget
• Complete a Delaware financial filing
• Develop a field plan and voter contact strategy
• Launch a text campaign
• Engage volunteers
• Manage a team
• Develop strong communications infrastructure
• Organize GOTV and Election Day efforts

Program Details

• Length: 5 weeks
• Format: In-person and virtual
• Dates: July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st, August 7th
• Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
• Application Deadline: July 3rd, 2023