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
The hardest thing about running for office is asking for money. Unless you are independently wealthy or have generous benefactor, you will need outside financial sources to get your political campaign off the ground.
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
It doesn’t matter if you have a better grasp of the issues. It doesn’t matter if you have better qualifications than your opponents or you are a more eloquent speaker. The fact is, if you raise and spend less money … Read the rest
One of the largest obstacles that political campaigns face is raising initial funds for the race. Starting a campaign without money is difficult, and raising money often requires spending money upfront. Mailers cost money. Holding in-person events or rallies require … Read the rest