This Coordinator Training Roadmap is designed for new Toys for Tots Coordinators as an online progression of learning topics. All current training materials are under constant review. Intermittently, they will be revised, and the new updated links will be linked to the Roadmap below.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Regional Campaign Manger.
The Training Roadmap:
Phase 1 – Welcome! (July, suggested)
01 Welcome | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
02 Agreements & Waivers | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
03 Local Admin Website | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
04 Your Local Website | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
05 Your Local Email | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
06 Setting Up the App | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
Phase 2 – Pre-Campaign (August, suggested)
07 Our Story | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
08 Expectations/Responsibilities | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
09 Campaign Organization | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
10 Secure Site: Sections 1-5 | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
11 Secure Site: Sections 6-11 | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
12 Using the App | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
13 Prepare for Annual Training | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
Phase 3 – Campaign (September, suggested)
14 Marketing & Outreach | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
15 Volunteers | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
16 Events & Fundraising | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
17 Fund Handling | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
18 Purchasing | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
19 Supplemental Toys | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
20 Distribution | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
21 Impact Captures | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
Phase 4 – Post-Campaign (Late December; Early January, suggested)
22 After Action Report | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
23 Personalized Appreciation | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
24 Ready for Next Year! | Overview Guide | Video Guide |
Previous Recordings
Below are video recordings from the 2024 Annual Coordinator Training held in St. Louis. They cover a variety of Campaign topics relevant to Coordinators and the Campaign season. Watch, or rewatch, the training videos as needed to support your Local Chapter & Campaign.
Day 1 – Main Session
- 01 Introduction & General Laster
- 02 Q & A with General Laster
- 03 Administrative Overview Information
- 04 Marketing & Donations
- 05 Information Technology
- 06 Office of Marine Corps Reserve
- 07 Q & A with David Cooper
Day 1 – Small Group Streamed Sessions
- 08 Coordinator Responsibilities
- 09 Campaign Financials
- 10 Campaign Concepts – Hearing from Veteran Coordinators
Day 2 – Main Session
Day 2 – Small Group Panel Sessions
- 01 Part 1: LCO Breakout
- 01 Part 2: LCO Breakout
- 02 Veteran Coordinator Panel
- 03 Q & A with Information Technology
- 04 Q & A with Marketing & Development
Or, view all videos together in a YouTube Playlist here.