by Sarah Stewart | Jan 26, 2017 | Fundraising |
Every time you send an email, make a phone call, address a crowd or shake a hand, you, the candidate, should ask for a vote and ask for a contribution to your campaign. You and your team should also be aware of any “moments” during the campaign that stand out as...
by Sarah Stewart | Jan 19, 2017 | Fundraising |
Fundraising events are only worth it if you take in more than you spend. Many campaigns feel the need to create lavish fundraisers requiring a lot of effort, time, and resources yet yield very little in return. Don’t fall for this trap! In this 4-part blog series,...
by Sarah Stewart | Dec 23, 2016 | Fundraising |
There is no avoiding it. You, the candidate, will have to spend a considerable amount of time on the phone asking people to invest in your campaign. Rarely is this the candidate’s favorite part of the campaign experience. Regardless of how much (or little) you enjoy...
by Sarah Stewart | Dec 8, 2016 | Fundraising |
If you need to raise more money than your immediate network of supporters can provide via campaign contributions, you should consider organizing a campaign finance committee. This committee can range in size depending on your fundraising goals and needs. It should be...
