Joy Reeves is a senior at Duke University studying Environmental Science & Policy. Joy’s interests in climate communication, campaign strategy, and social media inspired her to work for a local County Council member’s campaign for County Executive in her hometown of Frederick, Maryland. Joy’s virtual summer experience expanded her environmental policy network and enriched her understanding of local politics.
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Great advice and thanks for sharing! Curious to hear any tips you picked up for building impactful relationships with local organizations. How transactional vs. partnering were those dynamics?
Thanks for this great question, Stephen! The campaign team’s approach to building impactful relationships centered around a collaborative/partnering approach rather than a transactional one. (Obviously, it was a bit hard to pinpoint these interpersonal dynamics over computers.) I learned that Councilman Hagen’s approach to partnerships always began with friendships – his introductory calls usually last between 1-3 hours. It seems that developing a strong 1:1 relationship with organizers, and dedicating formal & informal meetings (hikes, picnics, farmer’s markets…), is the key to forming local partnerships that last.
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