How to Win a Campaign

Grassroots fundraising is what powers the progressive movement. Small-dollar donations and people-power are the nuts and bolts of twenty-first-century campaigns. In fact, to make it easy for small-dollar donors to find and donate to your campaign, you have to employ twenty-first-century tools. That’s why in this Tools Episode, Joe and Alexis Chininis of ActBlue discuss how campaigns can use ActBlue to harness the power of small-dollar, grassroots fundraising. ActBlue was used by every 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate and is on track to raise over $3 billion for Democrats by the end of the 2020 cycle. Alexis talks about how ActBlue makes it easy for donors to donate and how small-dollar donors have continued to stay active even in the midst of the COVID-19-induced economic downturn. Listen in to this episode to learn how your campaign can have a slice of that $3 billion pie.ResourcesActBlue100+ Best Political Campaign ToolsConnect with us!If you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Twitter: @cmpwrkshpInstagram: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldTwitter: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaTwitter: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop

Information is power. That’s why BallotReady is so important, especially today. In this Tools Episode, Joe speaks with Alex Niemczewski about Ballot Ready, a tool that provides your constituents with information about all of the races on the ballot for the upcoming election. It also teaches the public about early voting rules and helps them make a plan to vote.  As a data-driven platform, this tool is all about making as much information available to the voter as possible such as a candidate’s educational background and endorsements.  Learn more.ResourcesBallotReady100+ Best Political Campaign ToolsConnect with us!If you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Twitter: @cmpwrkshpInstagram: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldTwitter: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaTwitter: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop

From Suze Orman to Robert Kiyosaki, there’s no shortage of people trying to tell you how you should budget your life. But unlike with personal finance, there aren’t any celebrity finance gurus just waiting to tell you how to budget for your campaign, which is why we  interviewed Conner Johnston, co-founder of Warchest. In this Tools Episode, Joe chats with Conner about Warchest, the only tool that helps you make sure you spend down to zero before Election Day. Warchest also allows for coordination with your finance team, to always make sure you’re 100% on top of your campaign finances. So rather than use a complex, outdated Excel spreadsheet, listen to this episode to learn more about Warchest can make your budgeting life easier. ResourcesWarchest100+ Best Political Campaign ToolsConnect with us!If you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Twitter: @cmpwrkshpInstagram: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldTwitter: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaTwitter: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop

Call time, the time spent calling potential donors to ask for their investment in your campaign, is an ongoing, arduous process. To find a way to help make it easier and more effective, Andrew Blumenfeld developed a tool called, you guessed it, Call Time. In this Tools Episode, Joe sits down with Andrew to learn how Call Time can help you fundraise faster. Call Time helps you keep track of who you’ve already called and who you haven’t, who is more or less likely to donate, and what amount you should ask for from each potential donor. Call Time also integrates with payment systems like Act Blue to make it easy for your donors to help support your campaign. Tune in to find out if Call Time is right for you.Resources Call Time100+ Best Political Campaign ToolsConnect with us!If you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Twitter: @cmpwrkshpInstagram: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldTwitter: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaTwitter: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop

In this Tools Episode, Joe chats with Russ Oster about how campaigns can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their canvassing operations using Grassroots Unwired. With Grassroots Unwired, your canvassers can collect data, take photos and videos for constituents to share on social media, and even collect donations. Listen in to learn how you can use Grassroots Unwired to stay connected with your canvassers in the field, drum up early engagement with voters, and determine if your campaign’s canvassers can benefit from this great tool.ResourcesGrassroots Unwired100+ Best Political Campaign ToolsConnect with us!If you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Twitter: @cmpwrkshpInstagram: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldTwitter: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaTwitter: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop

The digital world is where today’s voters connect with friends, strangers, and influencers. In this Tools Episode, Joe speaks with Mike Liddell about Digital 8, a tool that makes it easy for you to reach your constituents and move them to action. When your constituents use Digital 8, all they need to do is click to donate, sign up, or get involved. It's that easy. Tune in to find out if Digital 8 is a good fit for your campaign!ResourcesDigital 8100+ Best Political Campaign ToolsConnect with us!If you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Twitter: @cmpwrkshpInstagram: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldTwitter: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaTwitter: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop

Personal contact is what drives voters to the polls. That’s why in this Tools Episode, Joe speaks with Sangeeth Peruri about how your campaign can use OutreachCircle to best take advantage of relational organizing. OutreachCircle integrates multiple platforms so that you can have an easy to use, streamlined process to connect with your friends, and their friends, and even their friends. If you want all of them to take a certain action like donate or post on social media, OutreachCircle can help you get the message out quickly and consistently. Listen to this Tools Episode to find out how OutreachCircle can help your campaign!ResourcesOutreachCircle100+ Best Political Campaign ToolsConnect with us!If you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Twitter: @cmpwrkshpInstagram: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldTwitter: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaTwitter: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop

The full, raw interview with Amie Kershner of AKM Consulting and former finance director of Priorities USA PAC. Amie has had over fourteen years of fundraising experience for major progressive Democratic organizations like Priorities USA and Emily’s List, so when she starts to spill her insider tips and tricks, you will want to take notes! Learn where to find out background research on your donors, how to find and hire a fundraiser, how to determine the amount of money you need to raise, how to get over your fear of asking for money, and how to not talk yourself out of money.-how to reframe your thinking about donors. After tuning in to this great interview you’ll also find out when in your campaign you can expect 50% of your money to come in, the one most important thing to do after making your ask, and when you should never call donors to ask for money. This is a must listen if you want to raise enough money to win your campaign.ResourcesPolitical Fundraising Fundamentals for Your CampaignTop Campaign Fundraising ObjectionsCall Time for Campaign FundraisingConnect with us!If you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Twitter: @cmpwrkshpInstagram: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldTwitter: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaTwitter: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop

The full, raw interview with Carmen Berkley of Dancing Hearts Consulting. Carmen has participated in and led door-knocking efforts for a range of issues from political campaigns to census awareness, and she has knocked on doors across America from the Mid-Atlantic to Mexico, Missouri. Learn everything you need to know from writing scripts to training canvassers to standing firm and not running away from the door when you get nervous. She also shares some hilarious, crazy stories from some of her door-knocking experiences. As she says, you never know what’s behind the door. Resources7 Questions with Dave Fleischer about Deep CanvassingNGP VANGrassroots UnwiredConnect with us!If you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Twitter: @cmpwrkshpInstagram: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldTwitter: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaTwitter: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop

The full, raw interview with Annise Parker, current CEO of the LGBTQ Victory Fund and Institute, and former Mayor, Controller, and Member of the City Council of Houston, Texas. Hear her thoughts on how to survive campaign life, how to separate work and personal life in politics, and how to deal with conflict on the campaign trail. Listen to her stories of what it was like campaigning during the holidays, the challenge of adopting kids in the height of election season, and how she won, lost, then re-won the support of the Baptist Ministers of Houston. Learn why she believes that even her worst day in public life was more fulfilling than 20 years in the private sector and why you shouldn’t discount your chances at winning an office even if you don’t look like a stereotypical candidate.Resources TCW Progressive Training Calendar: Victory FundVictory InstituteConnect with us!If you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Twitter: @cmpwrkshpInstagram: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldTwitter: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaTwitter: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop