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6 Tips for End-of-Quarter Political Fundraising

6 Tips for End-of-Quarter Political Fundraising

Get practical tips for making the most out of your political fundraising strategy as we approach an important milestone in 2021.
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Mar 11

Radical rhetoric and political fundraising

In the wake of the violence at the Capitol on January 6th, I think it’s important for everyone involved in political life to reflect on…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Jan 14
CallTime.AI + Grassroots Analytics

CallTime.AI + Grassroots Analytics

We’re excited to introduce a powerful new integration between CallTime.AI & Grassroots Analytics
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Jan 11
The guide to successful fundraising events (virtual or otherwise!)

The guide to successful fundraising events (virtual or otherwise!)

Execute fundraising events that maximize what you raise, and minimize your hassle.
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Jan 2
3 Stages of a Year-Long Fundraising Plan

3 Stages of a Year-Long Fundraising Plan

Most campaigns need about one full year of planning, preparing, and fundraising to reach their budget goals and execute their media and…
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Grant Hallmark
Dec 17, 2020
The call time lessons from 2020 you need for 2021

The call time lessons from 2020 you need for 2021

We analyzed over 150,000 donors from 2020 to uncover lessons that campaigns could put into practice in 2021 — here is what we learned.
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Dec 12, 2020
How do I create a political fundraising strategy? Part II

How do I create a political fundraising strategy? Part II

If you’ve read our previous articles, then you know how to come up with a rough initial budget for your campaign and have started to…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Dec 10, 2020
Building your political fundraising strategy from scratch

Building your political fundraising strategy from scratch

In this article, we will walk through setting early budget estimates, and how to start thinking about different fundraising strategies.
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Dec 2, 2020

What did 2020 teach us about political fundraising? The first look.

In 2020, it was the Democratic campaigns that had the most to teach us when it came to running powerhouse fundraising operations.
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Nov 2, 2020
New phone features highlight the importance of voicemails and follow-up during fundraising calls

New phone features highlight the importance of voicemails and follow-up during fundraising calls

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Andrew Blumenfeld
Oct 28, 2020
Don’t Disappear on your Donors After Election Day

Don’t Disappear on your Donors After Election Day

The temptation to retire your phone for good may be very high when you finally cross the finish line after the election. But one of the…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Oct 5, 2020
How phone number types can impact your political fundraising calls

How phone number types can impact your political fundraising calls

Is it better to call someone’s home phone number or their work phone number when trying to reach them with a fundraising call? Should you…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Aug 25, 2020
How long should I be on the phone for fundraising calls?

How long should I be on the phone for fundraising calls?

The most important resource of any campaign is time, so it makes sense to be mindful of the length of individual calls. After all…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Aug 25, 2020
The Best Time for Call Time: 2020 Edition

The Best Time for Call Time: 2020 Edition

One of our most-read resources on this blog is an article that takes a data-driven approach to answering a common question: when is the…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Aug 9, 2020

Ending a very unusual quarter

How you approach fundraising in the final days of this atypical quarter merits special attention.
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Jun 22, 2020
Don’t let your calls be flagged as “Potential Spam” or “Scam Likely”

Don’t let your calls be flagged as “Potential Spam” or “Scam Likely”

Getting folks to pick up the phone is often a challenge, so the last thing you want is to have your calls mislabeled.
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Andrew Blumenfeld
May 21, 2020
Why bother logging your calls?

Why bother logging your calls?

Most campaigns seem to have some intuitive understanding that they should be making a record of the calls that are being placed during call
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Andrew Blumenfeld
May 15, 2020
Money in Politics: How Donors Think

Money in Politics: How Donors Think

How donors think can feel like a bit of a mystery. Hannah Linkenhoker has spent her career advising donors on their political giving, and…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Apr 9, 2020
Introducing the Money in Politics Podcast

Introducing the Money in Politics Podcast

We are excited today to announce the launch of the Money in Politics podcast. Join us for interesting conversations and takes on one of…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Apr 2, 2020
Political Fundraising During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Political Fundraising During the Coronavirus Pandemic

During a crisis it can feel crass or small to think about how to do something like fundraise. But even as much of day-to-day life is…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Mar 14, 2020
(Power) Dialing for Dollars

(Power) Dialing for Dollars

Despite the rise of small-dollar digital fundraising, fundraising over the phone has persisted as the most common way political candidates…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Mar 2, 2020
Building your donor database: Rolodexing and beyond

Building your donor database: Rolodexing and beyond

“I’d be able to fundraise if only I had a better donor list.”   — Lots of candidates, everywhere.
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Feb 13, 2020
Fundraising on Day 1: Your Campaign Launch

Fundraising on Day 1: Your Campaign Launch

Now that 2020 is here, many new candidates are officially announcing the start of their campaigns. A campaign launch is an incredibly…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Jan 26, 2020
How to raise more money by asking for it less frequently

How to raise more money by asking for it less frequently

The “ask” can be a controversial topic in fundraising, and it can be a big source of anxiety. In this article, we’re addressing the power…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Jan 24, 2020

Tips for Strong End-of-Quarter Fundraising: Q4 2019 Edition

The holidays can be a tricky but important time to fundraise, but- for many- it is a particularly important EOQ, as we finally head into…
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Dec 22, 2019
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