Committees in ActionWhere local Democrats organize and win.
Communications
Responsible for all internal and external communication from the Party to members and the broader electorate. Handles social media, email and text message communications, web and graphic design, produces the Blue South Gateway podcast, keeps minutes from committee meetings, tracks Executive Committee attendance, and maintains general membership records.
Fundraising
Primarily responsible for raising funds for Party operations. Plans and executes 4–5 fundraisers a year, including a major banquet, and leads our merchandise program. Coordinates fundraising emails with the Communications Committee, runs our recurring donor program, and provides fundraising guidance to our candidates. Ensures the Party complies with state and federal campaign finance laws and files reports with the appropriate agencies as needed.
Political Affairs
Responsible for candidate recruitment and support for Democratic nominees and potential candidates. Holds interest sessions in the community to advise the public about opportunities to run for office and to recruit diverse Democratic candidates. Regularly checks in with local elected Democrats to identify needs and opportunities for support, collaboration, and visibility, and develops and maintains a coordinated field and messaging plan so campaigns can share resources and benefit from an organized, strategic, party-wide approach.
Grassroots Outreach
Responsible for building, organizing, and mobilizing the Party’s base of volunteers, supporters, and community partners throughout the year, with a focus on increasing Democratic turnout during GOTV (Get Out The Vote) periods. Develops and executes programs to knock doors, make calls, send texts, and reach voters digitally, while recruiting and supporting precinct leaders and volunteers to carry out this work. Ensures the Party is visible and accessible by maintaining a presence at major festivals, parades, community events, and early voting sites, and conducts outreach to engage diverse neighborhoods and communities to expand participation in the Party.
Trustees
Responsible for the physical assets of the Party. Maintains a clean and safe office for the Party to use and makes recommendations for upkeep as needed. Assesses the office and Party events for safety issues, makes recommendations to ensure member safety and minimize liability, and ensures the Party has enough space and storage to operate effectively. Ensures the Party and its assets are properly insured.
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If you want to get more involved in the Montgomery County Democratic Party but aren’t sure how, please come to one of our online meetings or contact an MCDP officer. Consider joining a committee where you already have expertise, or jump into one where you want to grow but aren’t yet an expert.
