Political Fundraising Calls – Call Time 101
Reading Time: 5 minutes Political fundraising calls, or “Call time”, is the number one way candidates raise money — and now you can leverage technology to supercharge your efforts.
March 19th, 2019
A Guide to Asking for Donations
Running a campaign is a huge task that can’t be completed alone. An effective campaign requires a lot of help from both volunteers and donors, but a lot of people feel uncomfortable asking for donations. Though it may be uncomfortable for some to ask for money it is necessary for any successful campaign. There is nothing wrong with asking the [...]
March 7th, 2019
Build a Strong Digital Political Fundraising Program
Reading Time: 6 minutes Want the blueprint for running a strong digital fundraising program? ActBlue joins us to tell you what you need to know to be a successful fundraiser!
September 25th, 2018
Digital Fundraising 101 – Webinar with ActBlue and NDTC June 6th at 7PM and 8:30PM EDT
Reading Time: 4 minutes Raising money can often feel like a huge task to tackle, and one that takes up valuable time for a candidate and campaign. Join us as we partner with ActBlue for a webinar on the most effective digital fundraising strategies.
June 5th, 2018
Online Political Fundraising Webinar with NDTC and ActBlue June 6th at 7PM and 8:30PM EDT
Reading Time: 3 minutes Running for office? Concerned about raising money? Curious how Barack Obama raised all those dollars by just asking people for $3 at a time? Grassroots fundraising is essential for any campaign. NDTC is here to help you.
May 29th, 2018
How to Run for Office: Hosting a Great Event Proper planning is the name of the game.
You’ve got a committee name. You have a kitchen cabinet. You've got a fundraising plan. You have a field plan. You have a website and Facebook page. It’s time to start hosting campaign events! You’re going to host events for several reasons: meeting voters, building relationships, and raising money. Tip: Make sure you know your goal before you start planning the event. Some events can serve [...]
January 28th, 2018
How to Ask for Money Your campaign likely isn't raising enough money simply because you aren't asking for it
The Dirty Secret to Raising Money You have to ask people to give. I know. Shocking, but true. Very few people send you money without asking. Raising money in politics is not rocket science. Making the Ask When candidates complain about how little they raise, I usually ask how many people did they ask for a contribution from today? Did [...]
June 12th, 2017
Political Fundraising and the Power of the Word “No” Definitive answers increase ability to target potential donors
Nobody likes to hear “no,” especially in political fundraising. In and out of politics, too many people take rejection personally. But “no” is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it can be quite helpful. I know it may sound counterintuitive, but when a voter or donor says “no,” this is a good response. “No” tells you exactly where the individual [...]
April 17th, 2017