Candidates hear “no” all the time, especially from donors. Too many candidates take “no” personally. But as any sales professional will tell you, “no” isn’t necessarily a rejection of you as an …
How to Deal with People Who are Wrong
A husband says to his wife: “But honey, if I agreed with you then we’d both be wrong.” I understand the divorce proceedings are going well. 😊 Kidding aside, I’m sure you run into a LOT of …
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6 Quick Fundraising Tips
As fundraising consultant Nancy Bocskor puts it, "You may have an engaging message and a brilliant campaign plan, but if you can’t pay the bills, your campaign will fail.” Here are 6 quick tips …
A Fast, Little-Known and Inexpensive Way to Find Those “Undecided” Voters over the Next Few Weeks
We’re now in the final stretch to Election Day ‘22. Early voting and absentee voting are already starting in some states. So when it comes to voter contact, what should you be doing right NOW? If …
How to Answer the #1 Question Candidates are Asked
The #1 question every candidate is asked – by voters, by donors and by the media – is “Why are you running?” Sounds like a simple question. It’s not. And most candidates really struggle with the …
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How to Write Better Fundraising Letters/Emails
The most important thing to remember is, write for THEM, the potential donor, not you. Remember: What goes in determines what comes out. Do your research. Read a LOT. Read everything. Listen to …
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