9 Ways to Build a Dynamic Campaign Website

9 Ways to Build a Dynamic Campaign Website

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Every company, cause, organization, and even government agency has their own website, and political campaigns are no exception to that rule. All candidates need to have a presence online to spread their message and present themselves to voters, and that starts with a website. On local campaigns, however, many candidates don’t use their websites…

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50 Top Social Media Content Ideas for Candidates & Activists

Running for office? Managing a campaign? Looking for new and innovative ways to spread your conservative message? If you’re running for office, you must be equipped to spread your message through social media. Check out these top content ideas to get you started; they can be used for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Pinterest,…

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3 Ways to Eliminate the Fear of Fundraising

Imagine that you are a conservative candidate whose campaign is resonating with people. You are drawing crowds to your events, and people are getting excited about what you are saying and what you promise to do. And then, the time comes to do that thing that every candidate does, but no one wants to do.

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4 Signs that You Should Run for Office

Did you know that you can run a successful campaign for under $1,000? BJ Murphy, the youngest elected Mayor of Kinston, North Carolina, recently wrote an article with the top four ways to run a local campaign on a small budget. By running a highly organized and relationship-oriented campaign, you can make a lot of…

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We Need Conservative Leaders in Local Government

Op-ed originally published in RightWisconsin.com. December is now upon us, and the holidays are fast approaching. As we make plans for gifts, family gatherings and feasts, local governments are making preparations for spring elections. While the timing seems odd or inconvenient to some, local candidates began circulating nomination papers for spring elections on December 1st…

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Campaign & Online Activism Webinar Series

Presented by American Majority in partnership with The Manning School The age of social media requires professionals and aspiring political leaders to manage a dynamic and pliable schedule — one that allows you to track goals in the months and weeks leading up to key dates but that also allows you to respond with lightning speed to…

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How Persistence Pays Off

In this continuing series, we explore the results of a survey conducted among more than 50 state and local new leaders asking for any voluntary advice they might give to new or inexperienced new leaders seeking elected office.  Part 9 can be found here. In all things related to your campaign, keep trying. Be persistent! Is fundraising not…

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Writing a Winning “Thank You” Letter

In this continuing series, we explore the results of a survey conducted among more than 50 state and local new leaders asking for any voluntary advice they might give to new or inexperienced new leaders seeking elected office.  Part 8 can be found here. No matter how you go about fundraising, one thing should always remain constant:…

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Do Your Homework

In this continuing series, we explore the results of a survey conducted among more than 50 state and local new leaders asking for any voluntary advice they might give to new or inexperienced new leaders seeking elected office.  Part 7 can be found here. Think back to when you were in high school. This might mean a time…

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If You Can Mention Donations, Do It. Here’s How.

In this continuing series, we explore the results of a survey conducted among over fifty state and local new leaders asking for any voluntary advice they might give to new or inexperienced new leaders seeking elected office. Part 6 can be found here. One of the most important things you will have to do as a candidate…

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Running for Office? Be Prepared To Self-Finance

In this continuing series, we explore the results of a survey conducted among over fifty state and local candidates asking for any voluntary advice they might give to new or inexperienced candidates seeking elected office.  Part 5 can be found here. First time candidates usually expect they will have to contribute something to their own…

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Hosting Winning Private Fundraisers

In this continuing series, we explore the results of a survey conducted among over fifty state and local new leaders asking for any voluntary advice they might give to new or inexperienced new leaders seeking elected office.  Part 4 can be found here. Fundraising is a board category with many definitions, depending on circumstances. At its basic…

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Asking Strangers To Donate

In this continuing series, we explore the results of a survey conducted among over fifty state and local new leaders asking for any voluntary advice they might give to new or inexperienced new leaders seeking elected office.  Part 3 can be found here. Raising funds for a campaign is crucial to your campaign’s success and, unless you…

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Asking Friends to Donate to Your Campaign

In this continuing series, we explore the results of a survey conducted among over fifty state and local candidates asking for any voluntary advice they might give to new or inexperienced candidates seeking elected office.  Part 2 can be found here. Once you have declared your intention to run, you are going to need funding. Lots…

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How to Select A Winning Treasurer

In this continuing series, we explore the results of a survey conducted among over fifty state and local candidates asking for any voluntary advice they might give to new or inexperienced candidates seeking elected office. Part 1 can be found here. During the course of your campaign you will be faced with many decisions: from…

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What To Know About Campaign Finance Laws

In this continuing series, we explore the results of a survey conducted among over fifty state and local new leaders asking for any voluntary advice they might give to new or inexperienced new leaders seeking elected office.  The overview for this series can be found here. Throughout the course of your campaign, you will be required to…

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