Together, we have more power than we realize, and Power Rising Summer will help us find and use it.
Together, we have more power than we realize, and Power Rising Summer will help us find and use it.
Across the country, people are asking the same question: What can I do to fight back?
Whether you’re a seasoned organizer, newly politicized, or somewhere in between, Power Rising Summer is your invitation to turn frustration into action. Throughout the summer, we’re hosting a series of virtual events to help you plug in, build power, and find your place in the fight, no matter where you’re starting from.
Power Rising Summer is more than a series of events—it’s a launchpad for action. From winning back Congress to strengthening community organizing in your own neighborhood, we’ll explore the most urgent fights of the moment and the roles each of us can play. Power Rising Summer wouldn’t be possible without our incredible partners and sponsors.
Join panels, workshops, book club discussions, and career events that connect you with the tools, people, and momentum you need to move forward. The work ahead is big, but you don’t have to do it alone. Sign up and get started!
Programming is subject to change; check back for sign-up links and updates.
Over the last few months, we’ve heard the same thing from just about everyone: “What can I do to fight back?”
That’s why we’re launching Power Rising Summer—a series of free virtual events to help campaign staff, activists, organizers, and everyday people take meaningful action and fight back. Whether you want to work on a campaign, build power locally, learn new skills, or just feel connected again, Power Rising Summer will help you find your way.
During this launch call, we’ll unveil the first round of programming, hear from special guests, and kick things off together. Then, throughout the summer, we’ll hold panels like Innovations to Take Back Congress; workshops like Finding Yourself in the Movement and Organizing Where You Live; career coaching; book club discussions; and more!
Whether you’re new to Arena or a longtime community member, you won’t want to miss this energizing start to Power Rising Summer.
Join team Arena for a dynamic panel discussion featuring leaders from across the progressive ecosystem—local elected officials, state-based advocacy groups, national organizations, unions, and more!
Together, we’ll explore how different parts of our ecosystem are working together to both resist Trump’s agenda and build toward a shared vision: a functional, inclusive, multiracial democracy. You’ll leave this panel with inspiration, clarity on how to chart the path forward, and ideas to implement in your community.
Join Team Arena for an interactive workshop designed to help you get clear on how you can contribute most meaningfully to the fights ahead.
Whether you’re new to the movement or seeking a reset, this session will guide you through reflective, hands-on exercises to help you identify where your skills, values, and energy align.
You won’t just sit and listen—you’ll engage, reflect, and connect. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of purpose and concrete next steps to take action in ways that feel meaningful, sustainable, and true to you.
Join Team Arena for a panel discussion highlighting the boldest tactics campaigns, organizers, and strategists are using to take back Congress in 2026.
We’ll dig into fresh approaches to organizing, digital strategy, data analysis, and coalition-building—spotlighting fresh tactics that can help us to build a more representative democracy. You’ll leave this panel with new strategies, a clearer view of the path ahead, and actionable insights to bring back to your own work.
Join Team Arena for a full week of career coaching, tools, and support to help you grow your political career.
We’ve helped thousands of people break into politics, level up their skills, and land their next role, and this week is your chance to get that same support.
Whether you’re job hunting, exploring your next move, or just trying to thrive where you are, we’ve got something for you. Expect daily Job Search Power Hours, live coaching, and hands-on guidance to make the most of Arena’s 26+ career tools—including our jobs board, mentorship database, and talent bank.
During Career Coaching Week, we held two Job Search Power Hour events to create a space for job seekers to connect, commiserate, and ideate on next steps in their job search. Those have concluded, but you can still check out our suite of free career tools to help you navigate your job search.
We also offered up 72+ free one-on-one coaching slots
Join Team Arena for a practical workshop on how to organize right where you live, on your block, in your neighborhood, or within your local community.
We’ll walk through foundational in-person tactics like one-on-one conversations, house meetings, and small gatherings to help you build relationships and take action close to home.
Adapted from Arena’s organizer training, this session is designed to help you think locally, connect with others, and take manageable steps toward building power in your own backyard. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your approach, you’ll leave with simple tools you can start using right away.
Join Team Arena for an interactive workshop to help you craft a resume that stands out in a competitive political job market.
We’ll walk through key steps like formatting, telling your story, and tailoring your resume for the roles you want—whether you’re starting from scratch, updating after the election, or transitioning from another field.
This is a hands-on session designed to meet you where you are. You’ll leave with a stronger, sharper resume and a clearer sense of how to present your experience with confidence.
Join Team Arena and Forum NYC for a panel unpacking the 2025 NYC Mayoral Primary. We’ll break down what happened, why it matters, and what it could mean for future elections in NYC and beyond.
Panelists will reflect on the key dynamics of the race, the results, and what they reveal about the broader political landscape heading into 2026.
Panelists will also explore the role of ranked choice voting in this election, including how it shaped the outcome, what it takes to implement ranked choice voting effectively, and what other cities and states can learn from New York’s experience. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the NYC Mayoral Primary results, ranked choice voting, and lessons to take forward.
Join Team Arena for a virtual careers fair designed to connect you directly with employers and recruiters in the political space.
You’ll hear about open roles from hiring teams across the movement, then move into breakout rooms where you can ask questions, learn more about the work, and make real connections.
Whether you’re actively job searching or just exploring what’s out there, this is a chance to build relationships and get a clearer picture of your next move.
Join Team Arena for a practical workshop on how to apply political pressure to local and state elected officials.
We’ll walk through how power works at the local level and share effective tactics for holding elected officials accountable, from power mapping to organizing public pressure.
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how local decisions get made, who holds influence, and how you can strategically organize to push for change in your own community.
Join Team Arena and the Google team for a practical session on using AI tools and cybersecurity strategies to strengthen your campaign and advocacy work.
Sponsored by Google, this event will feature experts from the Google team sharing how their tools and resources can help you save time, streamline workflows, and protect your team from digital threats.
You’ll get an overview of Google’s AI-powered products, as well as hands-on tips to improve your online safety and safeguard your campaign infrastructure. Whether you’re building out your digital program or just looking to tighten up your tech practices, this session will leave you with actionable tools to work smarter and stay secure using Google products.
Join Team Arena for a candid panel unpacking the digital fundraising strategies that lead to full inboxes and unwanted text messages, and explore what a better path forward could look like.
We’ll hear from experts across the digital space—including email strategists, digital consultants, and fundraising experts—to break down why campaigns do what they do, what’s working (and what’s not), and how we can evolve digital practices without sacrificing results.
This conversation will demystify the tactics behind the barrage of political texts and emails, explore new approaches on the horizon, and help us all focus on what really matters: raising money, building power, and winning.
Join Team Arena for a Power Rising Summer Book Club discussion of Let This Radicalize You by Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba.
Written by longtime organizers and movement educators, Let This Radicalize You explores the political lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic—from the rise of mass protest to the spread of mutual aid—and what these collective responses can teach us about confronting state violence and the climate crisis. The book offers a powerful call to action grounded in care, solidarity, and long-term resistance. (Credit: Description from Haymarket Books)
Our session will include guided conversation and space to reflect and learn alongside others. Whether you’re deeply involved in organizing or just starting to engage, this is a chance to connect with the community, deepen your political understanding, and explore how we build power together.
This event is over and the conversation was not recorded. We encourage you to check out our August Book Club discussion on Tyranny of the Minority by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt.
Join Team Arena for a hands-on workshop on how to navigate disagreement in ways that strengthen—not splinter—your teams and communities.
This session will introduce practical frameworks and skills for engaging in principled disagreement. You’ll get the chance to practice in a low-stakes environment, building confidence to apply these tools in real-world situations.
Whether you’re leading a team, organizing locally, or just looking to have better conversations in tough moments, you’ll leave with strategies you can bring back to your organization or community to foster trust, accountability, and lasting collaboration.
This event is brought to you by Arena’s generous sponsor, RunningMate, and is a demo of the tools and services they offer.
Join us for a 30-minute live demo of RunningMate, the voter file and data visualization tool built to power Democratic campaigns to victory.
Built for campaigns of all sizes, RunningMate helps candidates: 🏡 Visualize voter data down to the household level 🤝 Prioritize precincts for smarter outreach 📉 Calculate and track their win number with ease
RunningMate combines data from multiple sources to create comprehensive voter profiles that can be easily segmented and customized for targeted outreach. Plus, it seamlessly exports into the tools campaigns already use—and even offers the ability to reach unregistered voters to grow the electorate.
During the demo, you’ll learn how RunningMate removes barriers to essential voter data, provides around-the-clock support through Elena, their AI resource, and empowers candidates to break big goals into manageable, achievable steps. RunningMate offers the strategic insights and practical tools you need to win.
Join Team Arena for a panel exploring how campaign dollars were spent last cycle and whether those investments paid off.
We’ll dive into recent research on political spending across races and levels of government, examine emerging trends, and reflect on what the data tells us about our strategic priorities.
Panelists will discuss whether current funding patterns align with long-term movement goals and where we might need to shift course. Whether you’re deciding where to donate or how to budget your next campaign, you’ll leave with a sharper understanding of how resources are being used, and how we can invest more effectively to build power and win.
Join Team Arena for a virtual Political Tools and Consultant Expo, connecting you with the tools and partners that power today’s campaigns.
From phones and field to digital, mail, and tech, this event brings together trusted vendors across the ecosystem to help you find what you need to run a smarter, more effective campaign.
You’ll hear quick pitches from each vendor, learn what makes them stand out, and get a chance to ask questions so you can make informed decisions for your program. Whether you’re building your campaign plan or filling in the gaps, this is your chance to meet the folks who can help you get it done.
Join Defending Digital Campaigns and Team Arena for an in-depth cyber security training. We’ll explore cybersecurity threats facing our organizations and campaigns, and dive deep into what we can do to protect ourselves and our work.
We all know organizations and staffers are quickly becoming prime targets for cyberattacks. From nation states to cybercriminals, malicious actors are actively targeting political campaigns of all sizes. Join this training to get access to the tools and resources to defend yourself!
Join Team Arena for a panel on how campaigns can cut through the noise and reach voters where they actually consume media.
As traditional media continues to splinter, reaching voters requires more than press releases and paid ads—it takes creative content, trusted messengers, and platform-specific strategies.
This conversation brings together digital strategists, communications experts, and influencers to explore what’s working now, what’s changing fast, and how campaigns can adapt. You’ll walk away with insights on how to craft content that resonates and strategies to connect with voters in the spaces they already spend their time.
Join Team Arena for a Power Rising Summer Book Club discussion on Tyranny of the Minority by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt.
In Tyranny of the Minority, Steven Levitsky, Professor of Government at Harvard University, and Daniel Ziblatt, the Eaton Professor of Government at Harvard University, call to reform our antiquated political institutions before it’s too late. They explore the weak points of other democracies across the world and recommend actions Americans can take to learn lessons from other countries and strengthen our Democracy.
Our session will include guided conversation and space to reflect and learn alongside others. Whether you’re deeply involved in organizing or just starting to engage, this is a chance to connect with the community, deepen your understanding, and explore how we build power together.
Want to get your brand in front of hundreds of campaigners, organizers, and rising leaders? Power Rising Summer is your moment. Our sponsors make it possible to offer powerful programming at accessible costs—and in return, they get visibility with the people making decisions on campaigns and in movement organizations nationwide. Support the work and grow your reach—become a Power Rising Summer sponsor today. Email sponsors@arena.run to learn more.
