Campaign Budget

Aug 25, 2025

The Complete Guide to a Political Campaign Budget

Many campaigns get into trouble when they don’t have a written budget or set lofty goals that are impossible to achieve. Doing the work to draft a realistic budget and thinking strategically about when, why, and how your campaign will spend money is key. Below are some guiding principles for building a winning political campaign budget.

Joe with a checklist for a campaign tools audit

Apr 07, 2025

Auditing Campaign Tools

by Joe Fuld (He/Him)

Reviewing your tools on a yearly basis can help with organizational clarity and costs. Looking at all your subscriptions and choosing based on your needs can yield strategic clarity.

Jul 12, 2018

Campaign Fundraising: Cash on Hand vs. Money Raised

by Joe Fuld (He/Him)

Campaign fundraising is on everyones mind. A candidate calls a frequent donor and asks for help. The donor asks the candidate, “What is your cash on hand?” The candidate answers, “I have raised a total of $350,000 dollars.” “Great,” the donor responds, “but what is your cash on hand?” “$35,000” says the candidate. “Umm. Let me get back to you,” the donor replies and hangs up. Ouch.

Apr 02, 2018

Campaign Trail Efficiency

by The Campaign Workshop