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Ending a very unusual quarter

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

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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Holiday Call Time

Holiday Call Time

The holidays can be a challenging time for political fundraising. Here are some tips to help navigate the season of giving, while doing so…
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Avoid these Fundraising “Deadline” Mistakes

Avoid these Fundraising “Deadline” Mistakes

Deadlines- real or artificial- can be a powerful force in fundraising — but there are pitfalls when it comes to leveraging this tool for…
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The Effective Call Time Fundraising Script

The Effective Call Time Fundraising Script

Asking someone for money can be awkward, and it is commonplace for candidates to seek the comfort of a script to help get them through a…
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Data-Driven: The Best Time to Schedule Call Time

Data-Driven: The Best Time to Schedule Call Time

This is part of our “Data-Driven” series, which takes a look at trends in political fundraising.
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Tips for Strong End-of-Quarter Fundraising

Tips for Strong End-of-Quarter Fundraising

August was a predictably crummy month for political fundraising, though this year felt especially slow. That’s likely due to it coinciding…
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Meet the People Donating to Democratic Congressional Candidates

Meet the People Donating to Democratic Congressional Candidates

In this article, we’re taking a look at Democratic congressional fundraising — with a focus on the donors this time.
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2020 Presidential Fundraising — Where is the 2016 money going?

2020 Presidential Fundraising — Where is the 2016 money going?

The 2020 Democratic presidential primary is well under way, but elements of 2016 are already evident in the way the large field of…
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2020 Presidential Fundraising — Donor Sharing

2020 Presidential Fundraising — Donor Sharing

We’re taking a closer look at the fundraising reports of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, and have so far reviewed…
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2020 Presidential Fundraising — Where Is the Money Coming From?

2020 Presidential Fundraising — Where Is the Money Coming From?

The Iowa Caucuses are still 10 months away, but one of the first big contests of the 2020 presidential campaign has recently been made…
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2020 Presidential Fundraising — Contribution Size

2020 Presidential Fundraising — Contribution Size

Take a closer look at the contributions flowing to the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates.
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Political Fundraising: Call Time 101

Political Fundraising: Call Time 101

“Call time” is the #1 way candidates raise money — and now you can leverage technology to supercharge your efforts.
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Campaign Fundraising Deep Dive: Tracking, Adjusting, & Optimizing

Campaign Fundraising Deep Dive: Tracking, Adjusting, & Optimizing

Learn here how to maximize your campaign fundraising by constantly improving your process.
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Strategies for Strong Asks

Strategies for Strong Asks

Making a strong ask can make a big difference. This article includes advice for political candidates raising money for their campaigns.
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Andrew Blumenfeld
Campaign Fundraising Deep Dive: Following Up

Campaign Fundraising Deep Dive: Following Up

Learn here how to maximize your campaign fundraising with smart follow up strategies.
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