Welcome to Democratic GAIN

Democratic GAIN is a national membership association for progressive political professionals and organizations. Created in 2003, Democratic GAIN's network of political professionals and organizations is the fastest growing in the nation. Democratic GAIN provides an infrastructure that supports and connects our members across the country through our Career Center, GAIN trainings, Professional Benefits and Networking opportunities. Get full details on membership dues and benefits and BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

Democratic GAIN's Career Center aided over 15,000 political operatives last year in their career planning. The GAIN Career Center is working for you online and in person by hosting Career Fairs across the country and maintaining the most up to date job postings site for progressives. Visit our online national job and talent bank for the latest campaign, non-profit, Hill, lobbying, and consulting firms. Members of Democratic GAIN can utilize our one-on-one career counseling benefit. Support Democratic GAIN's Career Center and become a member today.

Democratic GAIN Training Center trained over 7000 political operatives in the last two years hosting comprehensive trainings in Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Columbus, Detroit, Miami, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Orlando, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Washington D.C. In 2005, GAIN is hitting the road again for trainings across the country.

Additionally, Democratic GAIN hosts a training series in the DC area called GAIN ABCs (Advanced and Basic Campaign skills) for political professionals to broaden their skill sets.

Members of Democratic GAIN can receive discounts to our trainings and our training manuals. Learn more about upcoming trainings and become a member of Democratic GAIN today.

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Success Story

Democratic Gain is an amazing resource for any staffer looking to find their next opportunity. In this crazy business, it is great to know that someone has stepped up to the plate and provided this service. Not only did I find my current job through GAIN, but have since used it to recruit other employees and interns. Should I leave this fab poition, I would definitely use it again! - Tracy


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Democratic GAIN in Iowa for Post Caucus Events (Jan. 4-5 2008)

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DAY AFTER PARTY FOR CAMPAIGN STAFF
When: January 4, 2008 from 5-7 p.m.
Where: Dos Rios at 316 Court Avenue in Des Moines
Other Details: Only thing required for entry is your contact information!
Heavy appetizers provided/Cash bar

NETWORKING HOURS FOR CAMPAIGN STAFF

New Progressive Coalition "Political Return On Investment" PROI Selection

We were selected for an NPC Political “Mutual Fund”, Victory in 2008 & BeyondDemocratic GAIN is pleased to announce that we have been selected for inclusion in NPC's Victory 08 and Beyond Political "Mutual Fund." Political "Mutual Funds" are actively-managed portfolios consisting of stellar organizations working in the areas of health care, energy independence & the environment, and victory 2008 & beyond. We were selected from 120 organizations to be one of 18 organizations included in NPC's Victory 08 and Beyond Fund.

As part of the selection process, we went through an intensive analysis and 3rd-party verification. All organizations chosen for the funds were analyzed through NPC's proprietary Political Return on Investment (PROI)™ methodology, which helps contributors understand the impact of their giving.

Join the Democratic GAIN 2007-2008 Advisory Board Today

We are building a new Advisory Board here at Democratic GAIN to support our work over the upcoming 2008 election cycle and we need your help. We aren’t asking just anyone – if you fit the following criteria and are interested - please join us today:

Democratic GAIN Advisory Board members are leaders in the Democratic and Progressive Political Professional community. All have shown a dedication to this profession by working for a minimum of 5 year (and most have many more) on some combination of Democratic campaigns, Labor and Progressive non-profit advocacy organizations, political consulting firms, government offices, and other political organizations. Advisory Board members have a dedication to promoting our profession by mentoring those around them, training, and networking. Advisory Board members promote Democratic GAIN by supporting it financially, using its services, and encouraging others to do the same. Democratic GAIN Advisory Board members will be consulted on new programs and referred to for mentorships, career advice, and networking. So here is what we need: