Course description
Make the move from paper to mobile canvassing with confidence. In this introductory training, you’ll learn everything you need to know to run efficient, data-driven canvasses using MiniVAN, NGP VAN’s free mobile app for organizing in the field.
Join us for a step-by-step walkthrough of setting up and managing your canvasses in MiniVAN — from creating campaigns and distributing lists to viewing results and automating assignments with Distributed Contacts.
What you’ll learn:
- MiniVAN Campaign: How to get started with the settings and features you’ll need most.
- Managing Turfs: Sending cut turf to MiniVAN canvassers.
- Canvassing Data: How to view and report on the results of your canvasses.
- Other MiniVAN Features: More features that you can use in MiniVAN to help make your canvasses even better and more efficient.
- Best Practices: Learn about some best practices for using MiniVAN that will help you get started.
By the end of this session, you’ll know how to launch, manage, and analyze your canvassing efforts — saving time and reducing errors.
Who this is for: Users transitioning from paper to mobile canvassing, new MiniVAN users looking to start in person canvassing, and intermediate users looking for a refresher.
Course duration: 30 minutes