Fundraising Guide
Fundraising is a crucial aspect of running a political campaign, and there are various strategies you can employ to raise funds effectively. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you fundraise for a political campaign: Establish a Budget: Identify Your Supporters: Build a Campaign Website: Create a Compelling Fundraising Pitch: Utilize Social Media: Email Campaigns: Host […]
Enhancing Volunteer Phone Banking with Effective Training Techniques
Phone banking is an indispensable part of political campaigning, whether it’s for a local state House race or a presidential bid. It’s the frontline of voter engagement, making the training of volunteers not just beneficial but crucial for a campaign’s triumph. A successful phone banking strategy can turn the tide in an election, so it’s […]
Being Intentional: Navigating the Path to Public Office
As I engage with representatives of my community and interact with individuals contemplating a run for public office, memories of my father, who served as the mayor of our town in Canada, come flooding back. Even during my teenage years, I witnessed his warmth, his close connection with the people, and his unwavering intentionality in […]
Persistence and Discipline: Two Critical Factors In Successful Candidate Recruitment.
Persistence and discipline play crucial roles in candidate recruitment efforts. Let’s explore how each of these factors can impact the process: Persistence refers to the ability to maintain consistent effort and determination despite obstacles or setbacks. In the context of candidate recruitment, persistence is essential for both recruiters and potential candidates. Here’s how it affects […]
Candidate Recruitment is a team sport – building a coalition to help with recruitment
With over 500,000 elected positions in the United States, one person alone can’t find quality candidates for all of them. Recruit and develop a coalition of groups to make the job more manageable. Determine your criteria: What kind of values/philosophies do you want your candidates to have? Make a list of your top three or […]
Championing a candidate recruitment effort
We’ve all seen potentially great election cycles pass us by because we didn’t have great candidates on the ballot. Rarely do great candidates appear out of nowhere. Great candidates are recruited, trained, mentored and managed throughout the process. Taking a longer term approach to candidate recruitment and development can help avoid some of the recent […]