Killer Campaigning: Political Campaign & Election Strategy

So, do political candidates–even those running in small races–really need to be good at raising money and collecting donations in order to have a shot at winning on election day?  Can you win a political campaign without concentrating on campaign finance, fundraising and soliciting contributions from your supporters?
As a former campaign consultant and current elected [...]

Soliciting contributions for your local political campaign could be the subject of an entire book of its own, and Killer Campaigning plans to post plenty of future tips about things that candidates can do to raise money.  Let’s talk for a moment about initial fundraising requests from donors who might help you win your election.
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There’s a reason why established politicians have the ability to raise such a large amount of money for their campaign war chests: after years of holding office and shaking hands, they’ve amassed a giant list of people and organizations they can count on to donate money for their next run.
If you’re a new candidate who [...]