Fundraising Blog

Technology, like just about everything else in life, has dramatically changed the electioneering landscape. Every single campaign activity was done with pen and paper until personal computers and spreadsheets allowed for information digitization;... Read More

Look, let’s get one thing out of the way right now: if you came here looking for an article that says “it will cost you X amount of dollars to run for office” you are going to be sorely disappointed - there are simply too many variables involved in... Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has added a new twist to an age-old question in fundraising: How to raise money during a recession. Read More

You have been diligently building your fundraising contact list for months, have reached out to as many people as you can possibly think of, and even gotten donation commitments from several people, yet the checks just don’t seem to be coming in -... Read More

There is never enough time in a Superhero’s day so FundHero is jumping in as your sidekick. Let’s start raising money today!   Read More

March 11, 2020 By: Sam Shurtleff

If we have said it once, we have said it a thousand times: all fundraising activities should begin with your friends and family. Why? Because, for the first-time campaigner/fundraiser, friends and family are the quickest and easiest source of funds... Read More

You have taken the plunge! You are running for office! There will be a million little things you learn along the way, but one will be clear rather quickly: everyone has an opinion on how you should and should not be running your campaign. Some... Read More

If you feel overwhelmed by the thought of fundraising, you are not alone. Read More

Creating a budget for your campaign or organization is an important early step to take in order to ensure that you have enough gas to make it all the way. Because of this, fundraising is a necessary and vital part of your race. Read More

One of the first official steps your campaign should make is asking your friends and family for a donation. Although in-person and over the phone requests are the most effective, there are many valid reasons why this won’t work for everyone (for... Read More

If you were calm before, you aren’t now; you have been running a marathon only to discover that you need the energy for a drag race at the end. Be ready for long days, a diet that consists almost entirely of pizza and donuts, and 10 minutes of sleep... Read More

Election day is now in sight and it is time to start preparing your campaign for its final push into November. Though it is easy to say that your campaign simply enters overdrive during this time frame, this idea ignores so key activities that,... Read More

Sinners, Saints, and Saveables or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the grind.  Read More

The initial rush of just “getting started” has started to fade, and it is time for you to truly begin campaigning. Yes, it is time to start shaking hands and kissing babies! Read More

As the old saying goes, those who fail to plan plan to fail. That is why establishing a solid foundation for your campaign is vital to its success. Read More

One of the great things about democracy is that anyone can run for office - but just because someone can run, it doesn’t mean they are ready to run. First-time candidates often lack the knowledge to know how much time and energy is required to run a... Read More

It can sneak up on you: you file some paperwork, shake a few hands, and then suddenly realize that the task of running for office is actually a lot bigger than you expected. Read More

A campaign website is a must for any serious campaign. The lack of a website signals to the voter a lack of commitment, is a source of frustration for those trying to research your campaign, and, in areas where vote-by-mail is an option, can... Read More

Your idea of a campaign fundraiser may entail visions of fancy parties in hotel ballrooms, with big name donors - something that might seem out of reach for your campaign. Harvey Dent may have had a big name donor in Bruce Wayne, but you have your... Read More

November 11, 2019 By: Valerie Stormont

Campaign life is a busy life. You’re juggling call time, canvassing, and events all while balancing work, family, and friends.  You also have campaign staff and volunteers to manage. It can be overwhelming making sure you are everywhere you need to... Read More

November 01, 2019 By: Valerie Stormont