Organizing

Organizing 102

Take your VAN skills to the next level. In this intermediate training, you’ll learn about reporting and exporting, prepping for direct mail, texting, and API keys. Perfect for organizers ready to move from learning the basics to mastering the workflows that drive efficient, data-informed campaigns.

Course description

Organizing 102 builds on the fundamentals from Organizing 101 and helps you turn basic knowledge into confident action. This session covers more key tools that make VAN a powerful organizing platform – from reporting and exporting to other admin tasks.  

Join us for a walkthrough of the features organizers rely on most to manage data, design outreach efforts, and run more efficient campaigns. 

What you’ll learn: 

  • Reporting: How to use the Report Manager and how to adjust the parameters and scope of your reports
  • Exporting: How to do multiple kinds of exports from Create a List or the Report Manager
  • Prepping for Direct Mail: How you can use our tools to prep for your direct mail outreach efforts
  • Texting: How to get started using our texting tools
  • How to Request and API Key: Covering the process of requesting an API key for users and admins, and generating keys

By the end of this training, you’ll know how to translate campaign goals into actionable plans — and how to adapt each tool to your organization’s unique needs. 

Who this is for: Beginner VAN users ready to deepen their understanding of data management and outreach tools. 

Course duration: 40 minutes