Advocacy Message

Advocacy Message: Know Your Advocacy Campaign Goals

by Joe Fuld (He/Him)

Advocacy message development can be challenging. Join us as we go through the basics of developing an advocacy message, as well as more advanced steps to build an advocacy message that goes the distance.

QR Codes

QR Codes for Politics: Should I Use QR Codes for Politics and Advocacy?

by Joe Fuld (He/Him)

Thinking about how to use QR codes for politics and advocacy? Whether you are in politics, membership, or advocacy spaces and do any kind of targeted communication, you need to think about how QR codes can be useful for your work and what the limitations are.

Crypto Donations

Crypto Donations: Should My Nonprofit Accept Crypto?

by Joe Fuld (He/Him)

As the use of cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin, grows, more and more nonprofits are accepting bitcoin donations, but what are the upsides and downsides of taking crypto donations? Should all nonprofits get on the crypto donation caravan? Read for our take on cryptocurrency for nonprofits.

Political Campaign Website

Political Campaign Website: Are you Ready for 2022?

by Ben Holse (He/Him)

A political campaign website is one of the most important early investments a campaign can make. Your website gives voters a place where they can learn more about your campaign and where you can spin your narrative however you want. Until recently, websites costed thousands of dollars to develop and required many months of careful planning and plenty of time to build.

Democratic Direct Mail

Democratic Direct Mail: What Does a Political Mail Firm Do?

by Joe Fuld (He/Him)

What does a campaign mail firm do? Admit it, this is a question that a lot of people have asked but never got a clear answer. Well, never fear, after producing winning Democratic direct mail for over ten years, The Campaign Workshop is here with answers.

Virtual Training

Virtual Training, In-Person Training, and Hybrid Training: What is the Difference?

by Joe Fuld (He/Him)

Thinking about virtual training? As a company, we create and run political, campaign, and advocacy training programs for groups and organizations. Since 2009, we had done all our training in person, but Covid-19 changed that. We now do a mix of virtual and in-person training on a wide range of topics from advocacy, and candidate training, to board facilitation.

Virtual Fundraising

Virtual Fundraising Event Tips

by Joe Fuld (He/Him)

Virtual fundraising is not easy. These tips will help you build a virtual fundraising event plan. No matter the size, let us share our experience on what fundraising mistakes to avoid and how to launch and execute a successful virtual fundraiser.

Virtual Meetings

Virtual Meetings: Put a Little Zip in Your Zoom

by Joe Fuld (He/Him)

Virtual meetings don’t have to suck. Due to COVID-19, most organizations are Zoomed out, but virtual meetings are not going away anytime soon. Learn how to get the most out your Zoom meetings while being informative and engaging.

OutreachCircle

OutreachCircle is a supporter management and relational organizing texting platform that makes it easy for volunteers, activists, and donors to support their favorite cause, campaign, or organization.

canvassing

Canvassing Rural Areas

by Ben Holse (He/Him)

Canvassing rural areas present a unique set of challenges. You want to door knock as many homes in these areas as you can. Grassroots canvassing is the most effective method of volunteer voter contact so plan for the door-to-door canvas program to take time and resources. You also want to be conscious of your resources and canvas in a way that makes sense for both you and your canvassers.