September 4, 2009
Fundraising is hard work, but it has to be done. Getting your message out, hiring staff, training volunteers… it all costs money. Fundraising is the lifeline […]
September 4, 2009
We’ve all heard the success stories of online fundraising… John McCain, Howard Dean, Barack Obama, and a few other well known national personalities who have raised […]
September 4, 2009
Fundraising events are the backbone of local political campaigns. Next to personal calls by the candidate, few tactics are able to raise as much money for […]
September 4, 2009
At one time or another, every campaign has faced the problem of donors who pledge contributions but don’t ever make good on those pledges. Campaigns count on […]
September 4, 2009
If you’re running or thinking of running for office, there are bound to be lots of questions running through your head. One question, though, is probably at […]
September 4, 2009
It seems that every campaign and organization is setting up a major donor program these days. Major donor programs are one of the significant fundraising tools […]
September 4, 2009
Running a successful fundraising operation is like running a successful business; both require detailed planning in order to succeed. Without a detailed fundraising plan in place, your […]
September 4, 2009
Personal solicitation is one of the most important methods of fundraising for local campaigns. This method involves having the candidate and key supporters solicit donations either […]
September 4, 2009
1. DO have a fundraising plan. Every campaign, no matter how small, must have a fundraising plan in place that spells out how much money is […]