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:
- Get started with MiniVAN: Understand what MiniVAN is, how it replaces paper packets, and best practices for training canvassers and preparing your teams for success.
- Set up your canvass from start to finish: Build MiniVAN campaigns, assign scripts, and configure settings like contact types, display fields, and mobilize links.
- Manage and send turf: Learn how to send turf directly to MiniVAN, generate list numbers, or print packets while keeping your campaign organized and up to date.
- Create and test scripts: Use linear or branched scripts to guide conversations, capture responses, and ensure consistency across your canvassing teams.
- View and report on results: Use the Contact History Report to monitor canvass progress, filter by canvasser, and track key metrics.
- Use Distributed Contacts: Automate turf cutting and assignment so volunteers can access nearby doors and start canvassing instantly.
By the end of this session, you’ll know how to launch, manage, and analyze your canvassing efforts entirely in MiniVAN — saving time, reducing errors, and keeping your data synced in real time.
Who this is for: Users transitioning from paper to mobile canvassing, or experienced MiniVAN users looking to master its full feature set.
Course duration: 60 minutes