Frequently Asked Questions - National Democratic Training Committee

Frequently Asked Questions

General
  • How can I make a donation to NDTC and what is your donation address?

    To make a donation online, please visit our donation page.

    If you’d rather make a donation by mail, please mail your contribution to us at:

    National Democratic Training Committee
    910 17th Street, NW Suite 1050
    Washington, DC 20006

  • Where and how can I get involved?

    We are thrilled that you want to make a valuable contribution to a Democratic organization like NDTC. We all have a unique mix of time, talents, and resources. You can see our list of open roles on our careers page, if you’d like to make a donation, please visit our donations page, or email us at [email protected].

  • How can I apply for a job?

    Thanks for your interest in joining our organization! Check out our careers page to see a list of open positions. You can also send your resume to [email protected] and let us know what unique talents and skills you bring to the table and how you see yourself supporting NDTC.

  • Where can I see your event list?

    Our events page has a list of all upcoming events, you can also visit our past events page for information on events that have already happened.

  • Does NDTC provide help and support to individuals running for office?

    Yes, NDTC empowers all Democrats compete for every office. We offer valuable tools and training—online and in-person—through our Blue Bench trainings, partner-hosted trainings, and via our Online Academy

    And best of all, our training is always free.

  • How can I get in touch with NDTC?

    For general comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected].

    Please email us at [email protected] if you encounter any accessibility barriers on traindemocrats.org or in any of our resources. You can read our full accessibility statement here.

  • How can I be updated on what's new at NDTC and/or receive emails?

    Create an account to receive information on our tools and training. By creating an account and filling out your profile, you’ll also get information from partner organizations who provide additional support for people like you.

  • Can I be involved as a resident or a noncitizen?

    Yes, permanent residents can work or volunteer on campaigns and/or donate to campaigns.

  • Do I have to be a Democrat?

    Yes, our organization supports the Democratic party and we train candidates who identify as Democrats.

  • What do I do if I miss an in-person training?

    If you miss a training this year, you can still find all the training, tools, and templates online. Just register for an account and log into the Online Academy. There are dozens of courses for you to explore. You are also welcome to attend a training in another state, all our upcoming events are listed on our events page.

  • How can I unsubscribe from emails?

    We’re sad to see you go, but completely understand. You can easily unsubscribe from our emails here. If you would like to unsubscribe from our fundraising emails, you may do so here.

Online Academy
  • What online trainings are available?

    NDTC has over 100 online trainings available 24/7. You can see our full course catalog to see which of our trainings might best meet your needs.

  • I’m taking your online trainings, but my campaign is either nonpartisan, a primary election, or has some other unique feature. How does that change the best practice from the training?

    We wish our trainings could cover every nuance that may affect the general best practices we share. But where that’s not the case, we’re happy to answer your questions. Just email us at [email protected].

  • How can I reset my password?

    Visit the forgot password page and enter the email address you used when creating an account.

  • Technical difficulties?

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In-Person Training
  • What if I can’t make the training this time?

    We will be back soon! In the meantime, you can take additional courses in our free, on-demand Online Academy.

  • What do I need to bring to the training?

    Nothing but yourself, a positive attitude, and a readiness to learn! During a full day of in-person training, a light breakfast and lunch are provided for free.

  • Is it okay if I leave the training early?

    We would love for you to stay the whole day in order to learn as much as possible across all content areas, but we understand if you have other obligations on the training day. Please stay for as many sessions as your schedule permits.

  • Can someone else attend with me?

    Of course! We do ask that they register for the event, even if it’s at the last minute.

  • What’s the cost of the training?

    All of our trainings are free!

  • When does the next training occur in (City, State)?

    Check out our upcoming events page for more in-person and virtual event information. We strongly encourage you to sign up for the Online Academy to continue learning ahead of the next in-person training.

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