activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 1
- Online tool for identifying local elected offices to run for Civic Education & Voter PreparednessProvides a digital tool that helps individuals identify local elected offices they are eligible to run for in the current election cycle, supporting civic participation and candidate recruitment.
advocacy · 1
- Advocacy training on ballot initiatives Ballot Measure & Legislative AdvocacyTrained 151 community members and leaders across Arizona on Prop 139, a 2024 abortion rights ballot measure, contributing to its successful passage.
capacity building · 12
- Campaign resource library and online learning materials Digital Resource Library for Nonprofit Capacity BuildingMaintains a free online library, "Harvest Praxis in Action Online Library," with campaign learning materials including slide decks, worksheets, and guides on fundraising, communications, compliance, election math, and campaign planning, accessible to candidates and campaign staff.
- Co-Governance Fellowship for newly elected officials Youth Civic Leadership TrainingIdentifies and trains emerging political leaders and supports newly elected officials in Arizona through the Co-Governance Fellowship, building long-term governance capacity.
- Free political campaign training programs Political Campaign TrainingOffers free, comprehensive training programs for emerging political candidates and campaign staff in Arizona, covering campaign fundamentals such as election types, phases, roles, and power-building strategies. In 2024, over 80 candidates and staff were trained through the Harvest Candidate & Staff Training Series.
- Issue-specific political training on Arizona policy areas Nonpartisan Civic Dialogue FacilitationProvides training on key political issues in Arizona—education, heat, policing, and immigration—including tools for framing these issues to build community connection and drive political action.
- Training on campaign compliance and ethics Political Campaign TrainingOffers training on legal and ethical aspects of running a campaign, including ballot access, campaign finance setup, and compliance with election laws.
- Training on campaign fundraising and budgeting Political Campaign TrainingOffers training on campaign fundraising methods, strategies to maximize donations, budgeting, and crafting effective fundraising appeals.
- Training on campaign messaging and stump speeches Political Campaign TrainingProvides training on developing effective campaign messaging and communication tactics, including crafting and delivering compelling stump speeches.
- Training on campaign support systems and network mobilization Political Campaign TrainingTrains candidates on building campaign support structures such as "kitchen cabinets," mapping personal networks, and learning from experienced candidates to strengthen campaign infrastructure.
- Training on direct voter contact and volunteer management Political Campaign TrainingOffers training on direct voter contact strategies, including campaign tactics, use of voter databases, and volunteer management, to enhance grassroots outreach effectiveness.
- Training on election math and campaign data analysis Political Campaign TrainingProvides training on election math, including calculating win numbers, analyzing campaign data, and identifying target voter universes to support data-driven campaign planning.
- Training on personal storytelling and narrative development for organizing Political Campaign TrainingOffers training to help individuals craft personal political narratives by identifying pivotal life experiences, structuring speeches, and practicing delivery with feedback, emphasizing inclusive and intersectional storytelling through a race/class lens and Black Feminist frameworks.
- Training on power mapping and coalition building Political Campaign TrainingProvides training on power mapping for political campaigns, including how to create influence maps, engage voters, build coalitions, and leverage community leaders to expand campaign reach.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Civic participation and candidacy training for underrepresented communities civic_participation_trainingExpands democratic participation by providing free, accessible training and tools to prepare individuals—particularly from underrepresented communities—to run for public office and engage in civic leadership.
- Community-led power building through leadership development and civic engagement community-led_power_buildingBuilds political power by identifying, training, and resourcing leaders from low-income communities and communities of color, emphasizing internal leadership development and community-led governance to challenge the status quo and co-govern.
- Inclusive and equitable participation in governance inclusive_community_participationPrioritizes inclusive participation across race, gender, language, and education levels by centering community-based solutions and ensuring diverse voices are integrated into governance and decision-making processes.
- Inclusive community engagement through storytelling and intersectional narratives storytellingUses personal storytelling and a race/class lens informed by Black Feminism to create inclusive, intersectional campaign narratives that center impacted communities and foster authentic civic engagement.
- Strengthening civic accountability and engagement civic_engagement_through_official_accountabilityEmpowers individuals to engage directly with elected officials and advocate for issues important to them, strengthening democratic accountability and community agency.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Advocacy Trainings
Training leaders to advocate on key ballot measures and issues, such as abortion rights (Prop 139), with a focus on engaging underrepresented communities.
Co-Governance Fellowship
Professional development program for newly elected officials focused on shared decision-making with communities most impacted by oppressive systems, building a network of value-aligned leaders.
Harvest Candidate & Staff Training
Free training series equipping aspiring and current candidates and campaign staff with skills in fundraising, messaging, compliance, election math, and storytelling to run successful campaigns at school board, municipal, and state levels.
Harvest Praxis in Action Online Library
Free, accessible digital library with campaign resources including slide decks, worksheets, and toolkits on fundraising, communications, compliance, and voter outreach.
Talent Pipeline
Program that identifies and connects skilled Arizona leaders with opportunities in the progressive ecosystem, including campaign roles, boards, and commissions.
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Agave Strategy Partner — Collaborates on training for crafting personal stories in political organizing.
- Arizona Government — Engages with Arizona's election system by informing candidates about candidate filing deadlines and local offices.
- Harvest Candidate and Staff Training Series Partner — Co-hosts candidate and staff training programs focused on fundraising and political skills
- O'odham Government — Recognizes founding on O'odham land and affirms ongoing relationship with O'odham communities.
- Pee Posh Government — Recognizes founding on Pee Posh land and affirms shared stewardship and space with O'odham peoples.