political donations – Political Campaign Tips and Strategies

Comparing Political Donation Platforms – Our Recommendations

Online Candidate — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:09:36 +0000

We are often asked by our political website clients (and potential clients) what fundraising services and tools we recommend for their online campaigns. In this article, we’ll walk you through the best political donation platforms, offering a comparison of features, … Read the rest

Why Fundraising Is the Hardest Part of Running for Office

Online Candidate — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:55:48 +0000

The hardest part of running for office is asking for money.

Unless you’re independently wealthy or have a generous benefactor, you will need outside financial support to get your campaign off the ground. For many candidates, this is unfamiliar territory. … Read the rest

What To Know Before You Accept Political Donations Online

Shane Daley — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:46:09 +0000

With the decrease in expenses and technical barriers, almost any political candidate today can raise money online. However, it takes a bit of planning to properly set up your donation infrastructure. And if you wait to begin the process, you … Read the rest

Sample High-Dollar Donor Fundraising Letter (With Tips to Personalize Your Ask)

Online Candidate — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:53:18 +0000

Some donors can make a big difference with a single contribution, and when you’re running a political campaign, you need to know how to ask.

A high-dollar donor fundraising letter is different from a general appeal. It’s more personal, more … Read the rest

Political Campaign Fundraising FAQ: How to Raise Money for Your Campaign Online

Online Candidate — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:34:29 +0000

The pursuit of public office is closely tied to the pursuit of raising money. If you’re a political candidate today, you’ll need funding to mount an effective campaign. And if you’re new to the process, get up to speed early—don’t … Read the rest

How to Raise Political Donations Online: A Step-by-Step Guide for Candidates

Shane Daley — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:01:38 +0000

The internet has changed the way we communicate, the way we shop, and even the way political candidates reach and influence voters.

Raising money online is a relatively inexpensive form of fundraising. Today, online donations can be made effortlessly from … Read the rest

Maximizing the Impact: Best Practices for Online Political Donations

Online Candidate — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:41:49 +0000

As anyone in politics knows, proper fundraising is crucial to winning an election. With the ease of online donation platforms, even local candidates are raising money digitally.

But once you’ve secured those all-important donations, it’s important to have a strategy … Read the rest

9 Tips For Better Online Fundraising

Shane Daley — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:13:26 +0000

Online fundraising has grown tremendously in the last decade. Campaigns and nonprofit organizations today can raise money with the click of a mouse or a tap of the phone. But raising money requires planning and skill. It’s not enough to … Read the rest

Overcoming Online Fundraising Naysayers

Online Candidate — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:47:27 +0000

Even years after digital campaigning has become mainstream, we still hear about some pushback that local candidates get for wanting to fundraise online. The argument is often made by a team member believing that the costs to fundraise online are … Read the rest

6 Candidate Fails You Can Totally Avoid

Shane Daley — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:13:10 +0000

There are many, many mistakes that candidates make during the course of a political campaign. It often has to do with something a candidate says or does in public.

Since we deal with the online aspects of campaigning, we’ll stick … Read the rest

Opening a Bank Account For Your Political Campaign

Online Candidate — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 22:30:29 +0000

Raising money and managing expenses is an critical part of the election process. Opening a campaign bank account is a first step in establishing a viable political campaign.

A bank checking account serves several purposes. It allows you to accept … Read the rest

Political Fundraising with Paypal

Online Candidate — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:36:38 +0000

Because PayPal is simple to set up and administer, many of our clients are interested in using PayPal for political fundraising.

Although it does not specialize in political contributions, PayPal does provide resources and instructions for users who want to … Read the rest