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

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

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

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 the... Read More

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 result... Read More

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 you... Read More

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

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 followers,... Read More

April 02, 2019 By: Sam Shurtleff

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 you... Read More

March 11, 2019 By: Sam Shurtleff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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