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Call Time Step 4 - After the Call

You made it through the call (get a call script here), you made it through the ask (learn about the ask here), and the person on the other line has decided to donate! Congratulations! But the work isn’t done. Unless you received a payment over... Read More

September 23, 2019 By: Curtis Haring

Fundraising

Call Time Step 3 - Making the Ask

You may still have the jitters, but your fundraising call (Need a call script? Check out this post here.) is going well and you feel like you are ready to make a hard ask for a donation. Here are a few tips to make your ask sound natural and... Read More

September 16, 2019 By: Curtis Haring

Fundraising

Call Time Step 2 - The First Call

So, you have your call list set and ready (If not, check out this post first), and you are now looking at the 10 digits staring back at you. You are ready to hit the phone icon when you realize you have no idea what you are going to say. What do... Read More

September 09, 2019 By: Curtis Haring

Fundraising

Call Time Step 1 - Building a List

Fundraising by phone is in a social grey zone; it is less intimate than an in-person fundraising ask, but far more personal than sending a letter to 10,000 of your closest friends asking them for a donation. Because of this, candidates often find... Read More

September 03, 2019 By: Curtis Haring

Fundraising Political Campaign

How to Make your Campaign Announcement

It's time to take off the mask and show the world who you are. You’re running for office and that’s a big deal. Use this to your advantage and make a great announcement. Announcing your run for office is an opportunity to start building... Read More

April 02, 2019 By: Sam Shurtleff

Fundraising Political Campaign

Why Does Fundraising Matter?

For every campaign or nonprofit, fundraising seems to be like facing the ultimate villain. No Hero wants to do it, but it is inevitable. You know fundraising is important, or at least enough people have told you that it is, including us, but do... Read More

March 11, 2019 By: Sam Shurtleff

Fundraising Non-Profit Political Campaign

How to Set up Your Campaign Finances

FUNDRAISING. It's a daunting word. It can be difficult and awkward to ask people for money, maybe more difficult than actually running for office. FundHero is here to help. Getting your political campaign finances in order is a critical step into... Read More

March 04, 2019 By: Sam Shurtleff

Political Campaign

Political Campaign Social Media

You're the Hero, now let's make an entrance! People need to know what your powers are and what you stand for. Your name is your identity, you don’t have to hide behind a mask or a hand-sewn super suit, you get to tell the world who you are. Read More

February 19, 2019 By: Sam Shurtleff

Starting Your Campaign Journey: How to Run for Office

Political Campaign

Starting Your Campaign Journey: How to Run for Office

Every super hero starts somewhere, and you hero's journey is just beginning. Running for office is hard, but it also can be the most rewarding thing you will ever do. FundHero is the sidekick to your hero, we are here help you start your... Read More

February 04, 2019 By: Sam Shurtleff

Fundraising

Four Final Fundraising To-Do's

With your election just two weeks away, you likely are going back and forth between feeling worn out and surging with adrenaline! This is normal and every superhero faces that moment when they have to get back up again and run into the fight. As... Read More

October 24, 2018 By: Matt Lyon

Fundraising Template - Email Fundraising Campaign

Fundraising Templates Fundraising Non-Profit Political Campaign

Fundraising Template - Email Fundraising Campaign

Creating a Super Boost in Your Fundraising A quick campaign drive can give a boost of energy to your fundraising during a time where things may have slowed down. Emails are a critical part of any fundraising strategy. A mini-drive is just like... Read More

August 22, 2018 By: Sam Shurtleff

Fundraising

It's Never too Late to Start Fundraising

As the summer winds down you may be realizing that the vote is just around the corner and you haven’t quite gotten around to your fundraising. Read More

August 15, 2018 By: Sam Shurtleff

Political Campaign

How much does a political campaign cost?

We get asked this question all the time - how much money does a campaign cost? Put another way, how much do I need to raise when running for political office? Read More

April 01, 2018 By: Matt Lyon

What to Expect When You’re Running for Office

Political Campaign

What to Expect When You’re Running for Office

We don’t all have the power of foresight, although it would be cool to see the future. Instead many of us have to feel our way through our first campaign and hope for the best. Read More

March 07, 2018 By: Matt Lyon

Ask Yourself These Questions BEFORE Running For Office

Political Campaign

Ask Yourself These Questions BEFORE Running For Office

Running for office is not for the faint of heart. Political campaigns have a pace, energy, and momentum that is unmatched by nearly any other professional activity. In politics, you have the good fortune of engaging with an entire cross-section... Read More

January 15, 2018 By: Matt Lyon

10 ways to make a stand-out year end campaign

Fundraising

10 ways to make a stand-out year end campaign

Did you know nearly 31% of all charitable giving occurs in December? That is one in every three dollars raised. If there was ever a time, year-end campaigns are a time to supercharge your fundraising! Read More

November 15, 2017 By: Matt Lyon

Fundraising Non-Profit

Deadline Looming: Year end Fundraising

Ok, maybe the deadline isn't looming quite yet, or at least, not as ominous as a super villain's doomsday device, but you know it is time to start planning your year-end campaign. Read More

October 10, 2017 By: Matt Lyon

Fundraising Templates Fundraising

Fundraising Letter Template: Final Push

Your election is just weeks away and there is lots to do. We get it, fundraising is not on the top of your to-do list. Let us help you with a few tips and a sample letter you can use as a template when drafting your final fundraising letter. Read More

September 25, 2017 By: Matt Lyon

Short on cash? 6 Tips for Raising That Last bit of Money

Fundraising

Short on cash? 6 Tips for Raising That Last bit of Money

It’s that time of the year. You've either realized your election is weeks away, or you are rapidly approaching the end of the year. It's common to feel extreme pressure during this time. To-do lists are too long to complete and bills are stacking... Read More

September 20, 2017 By: Matt Lyon

What You Need to Know About Email Fundraising

Fundraising Non-Profit Political Campaign

What You Need to Know About Email Fundraising

An estimated 205 billion emails are sent every day, and the tool remains one of the most successful and important ways companies produce sales and non-profits and political campaign raise money. No matter the size of your list or even if you are... Read More

September 07, 2017 By: Matt Lyon

Fundraising Blog

Topics:

Call Time Step 4 - After the Call

Call Time Step 3 - Making the Ask

Call Time Step 2 - The First Call

Call Time Step 1 - Building a List

How to Make your Campaign Announcement

Why Does Fundraising Matter?

How to Set up Your Campaign Finances

Political Campaign Social Media

Starting Your Campaign Journey: How to Run for Office

Four Final Fundraising To-Do's

Fundraising Template - Email Fundraising Campaign

It's Never too Late to Start Fundraising

How much does a political campaign cost?

What to Expect When You’re Running for Office

Ask Yourself These Questions BEFORE Running For Office

10 ways to make a stand-out year end campaign

Deadline Looming: Year end Fundraising

Fundraising Letter Template: Final Push

Short on cash? 6 Tips for Raising That Last bit of Money

What You Need to Know About Email Fundraising

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