Not too long ago, most candidates would have started dipping their toes into the social networking waters only after they decided to run for office. Political candidate profiles would be created as a secondary way to drum up support and grow a campaign. Read More...
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Political Fundraising with Paypal
PayPal has a nice section of resources and instructions for users who want to do political fundraising. The new section should be helpful to any local candidates who want to raise money online. There’s even a section for collecting mobile donations! Read More...
Sell Fundraising Tickets in Advance – Online
In addition to using online donation buttons to accept campaign donation online, you can create specific buttons to sell tickets to fundraisers or other political campaign events. Read More...
Sample Campaign Fundraising Letter
Below is a sample template for an initial fund raising appeal from a candidate to his or her friends or close acquaintances. Note the basic letter structure. This sample campaign contribution letter begins with a candidate introduction, followed by specific issues and suggestions for solving those issues. Then comes an intent to run, and a request for support along with a specific, time-sensitive contribution request. It’s wrapped up with a thank-you and reminder about the campaign website where supporters can find out more information about the campaign and how they can help. Read More...
Raising Online Dollars
The most effective way for local political campaigns to raise money is still the ‘old-fashioned’ way — by making calls and holding events. Personal contacts and solicitation are still an integral part of the fund raising process. Under no circumstances will the Internet magically bring in money! Your campaign website exists as a conduit through which to raise money, not as a means unto itself. Read More...