We're Running a Grassroots Campaign
Learn how we built our campaign from the ground up.
We are a campaign funded by family and community.
January 2026
Meeting w/ Kristen Phair
Past IPS School Board Candidate/ President of IPS Parent Council
In an effort to carry out elements of my campaign promise and be transparent, we highlight the individuals I have met with over the course of initiating the campaign. We also highlight relevant campaign events.
Our hope is that by uncovering the efforts behind running this campaign, we can encourage others in our community to run their own. We need more people running for local positions, so hopefully this will illuminate the unknown offer some insights into how to get started.
Sharp Campaign Trail
Follow our progress and key milestones.
January 2026
Recorder Champions of Impact Dinner
Networking Dinner, Met Candidates Running for Local Offices
January 2026
Meeting w/ Alissa Impink
Current IPS School Board Member
February 2026
Meeting w/ John Barth
City Council Representative
February 2026
Meeting w/ Kelly Delong
Representative from Mad Voter
March 2026
Meeting w/ Gayle Cosby
Former IPS Board Member
MarcH 2026
Meeting w/ Nicole Carey
Current IPS Board Member
March 2026
Culturally Relevant and Equitable Education Meeting
IPS Policy Meeting
March 2026
Fundraising Dinner
Dinner for Hunley campaign where I was invited to share my message
March 2026
Meeting w/ Hope Star
Current IPS Board Member
March 2026
Small Fundraising Dinner
Dinner where I invited close friends to discuss the campaign
April 2026
House Party
House party for Hornedo campaign where I was invited to share my message
April 2026
Meeting w/ Brianna Dines
Member of the Democratic Socialists of America and Fully Funded Fully Public
MAY 2026
House Party for Andrea Hunley
Celebration for the start of her Mayoral Campaign.
May 2026
2nd Meeting w/ Hope Star
Current IPS Board Member and IPEC Board Member.
May 2026
Campaign Launch Party
Day filled with excitement where we launch the campaign!
What it Takes
These are the elements we need to make our grassroots campaign run.
Administration
Identifying key individuals (local politicians, people who have ran the race before, and potential supporters of the campaign)
Scheduling meetings - we developed a shared campaign calendar and a list of possible meetings.
Developing a campaign email address for necessary correspondences and to link to campaign forms.
Organizing the team - we use Monday.com for program management and task assignments
Creating a campaign timeline.
Communications
Identifying appropriate technology (website, fundraising platform, etc.) - we went with Solidarity Tech, offers a website, emailing, SMS communications, and event management.
Professional photos - see acknowledgments
Professional logo - see acknowledgements
Purchase campaign domain - VoteSharp4IPS.com
Set up social media platforms