Political fundraising, call time, and how-to-run-for-office guides from the team behind Numero.https://numero.ai/https://numero.ai/blog/how-a-strong-welcome-game-can-benefit-your-campaign/https://numero.ai/blog/how-a-strong-welcome-game-can-benefit-your-campaign/A strong welcome game is essential for growing and maintaining a healthy base of committed supporters. Keep reading to learn what can happen without a welcome process, potential challenges you can anticipate and strategies you can implement when creating your welcome messaging.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-senate/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-senate/Our guide on how to run for Senate as a first time candidate will show you how political campaigns work and how you can get started.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/turning-slack-into-your-central-fundraising-hub/https://numero.ai/blog/turning-slack-into-your-central-fundraising-hub/Our team started using Slack just a month ago, and we've fallen in love with it. Even when we were just a two-person consulting firm, using Slack significantly helped us communicate and collaborate more effectively.Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/campaign-software-the-good-the-bad-and-the-yikes/https://numero.ai/blog/campaign-software-the-good-the-bad-and-the-yikes/How Numero builds our campaign fundraising software, why people love it, and how we choose which features to build next.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/power-up-your-political-campaign-a-guide-to-effective-campaign-websites/https://numero.ai/blog/power-up-your-political-campaign-a-guide-to-effective-campaign-websites/When running a campaign, your website is more than just a digital space. It's a vital tool for gathering donations, rallying volunteers, and building a campaign.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/what-your-digital-fundraising-program-should-focus-on-in-the-off-year/https://numero.ai/blog/what-your-digital-fundraising-program-should-focus-on-in-the-off-year/Campaigns should invest in real email programs, powered by experienced Digital staffers and firms. A real email program, implemented with a strategic approach, has the capacity to generate real money, rally voters and establish political power. So when asked “Does this bring money or votes?” We emphatically say: Yes – if you do it right.Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/maximizing-political-campaign-success-payment-processing-and-custom-domains/https://numero.ai/blog/maximizing-political-campaign-success-payment-processing-and-custom-domains/When you’re running for office, every single aspect of your campaign reflects on you as a candidate. While it may be tempting to to focus on the outward facing components of their campaign, such as your public appearances and social media presence, even the smallest detail can have a huge impact.Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/using-action-network-for-fundraising-emails/https://numero.ai/blog/using-action-network-for-fundraising-emails/When running for office, you need a powerful targeted mass email service. At my firm, three of our clients are on Action Network for all of their email fundraising. It's a phenomenal platform and a great tool for candidates up and down the ballot.Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/best-practices-for-call-time/https://numero.ai/blog/best-practices-for-call-time/Every campaign needs money. Political fundraising calls are the most efficient way to fundraise with limited resources.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-compliance/https://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-compliance/Finance compliance is a critical but complicated aspect of any successful campaign, and knowing where to get started can feel overwhelming.Wed, 03 May 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-a-political-campaign/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-a-political-campaign/Running for political office is both challenging and rewarding. It also requires a great deal of knowledge that’s difficult to obtain until you’ve been through a campaign.Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/8-new-numero-features-to-help-your-team-soft-credits-hard-core-filtering-re-attributions-and-more/https://numero.ai/blog/8-new-numero-features-to-help-your-team-soft-credits-hard-core-filtering-re-attributions-and-more/Team Numero has launched 8 new features to help your team raise more money this cycle.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-fundraising-call-time/https://numero.ai/blog/political-fundraising-call-time/Call time is an integral part of any successful political fundraising campaign. Let’s talk about what it is and how it should fit into your schedule.Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/what-to-do-after-you-lose-an-election/https://numero.ai/blog/what-to-do-after-you-lose-an-election/The votes are in— and you didn’t come in first. After months of campaigning, losing stings more than just a little. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s anything wrong with you or your platform.Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-become-a-political-campaign-manager/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-become-a-political-campaign-manager/We’ve created the complete guide on how to become a political campaign manager, with a rundown on all the skills you need to have, where you can complete a professional certificate or training program,, and how much you can expect to make.Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-jobs-friends-or-family/https://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-jobs-friends-or-family/This is a very personal question, and it's important to consider all of the factors involved. If you're running for local office, you'll need to hire staff to run your campaign. And hiring friends or family can be an incredible way to build your team.Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-for-office/https://numero.ai/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-for-office/Political campaign budgets are notoriously tight, and rising costs associated with inflation have put extra burdens on campaign spending and fundraising.Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/what-is-the-perfect-size-for-a-call-time-list/https://numero.ai/blog/what-is-the-perfect-size-for-a-call-time-list/Call time lists are crucial to political fundraising, but knowing the perfect size for a call time list depends on many factors.Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/campaign-cameo-video/https://numero.ai/blog/campaign-cameo-video/John Fetterman's campaign used Cameo to hire Snooki to troll New Jersey resident Mehmet Oz. They make social look easy (it’s not) so we wanted to test out Cameo ourselves. Here’s what we learned.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/4-ways-to-turn-a-first-time-contribution-into-a-recurring-donation/https://numero.ai/blog/4-ways-to-turn-a-first-time-contribution-into-a-recurring-donation/Use these 4 surefire tactics to turn those first-time contributions into a recurring donation with this handy guide.Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/call-time-lists/https://numero.ai/blog/call-time-lists/These 9 call time lists are the best place to jumpstart organizing your political campaign fundraising efforts.Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/are-there-political-yard-sign-rules/https://numero.ai/blog/are-there-political-yard-sign-rules/Political yard signs rules are pretty simple. This quick guide will help you learn the ins and outs of yard sign laws in your area.Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/campaign-intro-video/https://numero.ai/blog/campaign-intro-video/Good intro videos don't need to be prohibitively expensive—and are a great tool for talking to online voters.Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-mayor/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-mayor/Curious about how to run for mayor? Our guide has everything you need to organize, launch, and win your campaign.Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-merch/https://numero.ai/blog/political-merch/From buttons to bumper stickers to T-shirts, political merch has been a staple of campaigns since the existence of our democracy.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/cryptocurrency-regulation/https://numero.ai/blog/cryptocurrency-regulation/Want to know the state of cryptocurrency regulation in political campaign fundraising? We'll discuss cryptocurrency laws in 12 states.Tue, 10 May 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-arizona-democrats-are-meeting-this-moment-for-abortion-rights/https://numero.ai/blog/how-arizona-democrats-are-meeting-this-moment-for-abortion-rights/Everything changed last Monday night and state caucuses are stepping up. Arizona sits at the center of this issue.Tue, 10 May 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/open-source-library/https://numero.ai/blog/open-source-library/Political campaigns can save tons of time with this amazing open-source library we found full of templates, scripts, and more.Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-nfts-can-help-political-campaigns-build-stronger-communities/https://numero.ai/blog/how-nfts-can-help-political-campaigns-build-stronger-communities/Using NFTs to help with fundraising offers candidates a new way to build stronger communities around their campaigns.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-music/https://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-music/This list of 10 democratic political campaign music playlists is to inspire candidates to create their own playlists.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-checklist/https://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-checklist/Are you ready to announce your political campaign? We've got a handy campaign launch checklist to help you prepare.Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-fundraising/https://numero.ai/blog/political-fundraising/The complete guide to Political Fundraising. First-time candidates can learn to raise money for their campaigns from fundraising experts.Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office/The ultimate guide on how to run for office in 2022. Learn from candidates and experts about political fundraising, GOTV and more.Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-endorsements-the-2025-complete-candidates-guide/https://numero.ai/blog/political-endorsements-the-2025-complete-candidates-guide/Demystify political endorsements with this guide that tells you who to ask, how to ask, and what to do with endorsements once you have them.Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/blog-political-campaign-ads/https://numero.ai/blog/blog-political-campaign-ads/Follow our rubric and see how you can make impactful political ads with that won't burden your campaign budget.Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/campaign-flyers/https://numero.ai/blog/campaign-flyers/Everything a first-time candidate needs to know about designing, printing, and distributing their campaign flyers.Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-we-10x-our-investors-outreach-for-recruiting/https://numero.ai/blog/how-we-10x-our-investors-outreach-for-recruiting/Startup investors pride themselves on being helpful. But have you ever asked your investors if they can help you recruit a candidate? Or better yet, reach out.Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/campaign-yard-signs/https://numero.ai/blog/campaign-yard-signs/Learn everything you need to know about political signs, from the controversies around yard signs to advice on where to print them.Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/local-offices-to-run-for/https://numero.ai/blog/local-offices-to-run-for/Our handy guide will help you identify what local offices to run for as you plan your first political campaign.Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/primary-election-strategies/https://numero.ai/blog/primary-election-strategies/This guide will help first-time candidates gain the edge on primary election strategies for their political campaigns.Mon, 02 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-local-office/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-local-office/Interested in how to run for local office? Our guide will tell you how to build a successful campaign from the ground up.Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-state-office/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-state-office/If you're interested in how to run for state office but don't know how, we've got a great guide to get you started.Sun, 04 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-connect-actblue-numero-to-google-sheets/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-connect-actblue-numero-to-google-sheets/I've scoured the web, and there is no up-to-date guide on connecting popular donation processors like ActBlue or Numero to a Google Sheet. Let's change that.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-leverage-tech-to-verify-phone-numbers-and-supercharge-your-connect-rate/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-leverage-tech-to-verify-phone-numbers-and-supercharge-your-connect-rate/It may sound obvious, but your candidates should only call verified phone numbers during call time.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-raise-more-money-from-call-time/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-raise-more-money-from-call-time/Each call time session has one fundamental goal — to raise as much money as possible within the amount of time available.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-congress/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-congress/This guide is perfect for first-time candidates wondering how to run for congress in the House of Representatives.Wed, 16 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office-in-texas/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office-in-texas/Check out our handy guide for first-time candidates who are interested in learning how to run for office in Texas.Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office-in-florida/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office-in-florida/Learn how to run for office in Florida with this guide that tells you how to build a campaign for local, state, and federal offices.Mon, 10 May 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/first-day-on-the-job/https://numero.ai/blog/first-day-on-the-job/The first day on the job at a political campaign can be overwhelming. We've got tips to get you organized so you can hit the ground running.Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office-in-california/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office-in-california/Our handy guide can help first-time candidates navigate the ins and outs of how to run for office in California.Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office-in-new-york/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-run-for-office-in-new-york/Want to run for office in New York? Our guide can help you with state-specific info on how to start your campaign.Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-website-dos-and-donts/https://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-website-dos-and-donts/Your political campaign website is a key part of branding and fundraising. This guide offers advice on what to do (and not do) to stand out.Fri, 19 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-mistakes/https://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-mistakes/This quick guide will help first-time candidates avoid common political campaign mistakes. From budgeting to branding, this guide has it all.Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-logos/https://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-logos/These are 2020's best political campaign logos. Learn about the recent trends and how to make your own campaign logo.Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/virtual-fundraising-ideas/https://numero.ai/blog/virtual-fundraising-ideas/Covid-19 has changed the way candidates fundraise for their political campaigns. Here are 10 effective and creative virtual fundraising ideas.Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-canvassing-guide/https://numero.ai/blog/political-canvassing-guide/This is a complete guide on how to effectively run your political canvassing programs. Experts show you how door-knocking boosts campaigns.Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/us-political-glossary/https://numero.ai/blog/us-political-glossary/This is the complete US political glossary. If this is your first time running for office (local or not), this is for you.Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/campaign-finance-laws/https://numero.ai/blog/campaign-finance-laws/Learn about campaign finance laws from campaign experts who show you how to stay compliant while running for office.Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/campaign-staff/https://numero.ai/blog/campaign-staff/Political campaign staff - Learn from Brian, who ran for Congress, and Eric who advised hundreds of campaigns how to build a winning team.Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/how-to-start-a-political-campaign/https://numero.ai/blog/how-to-start-a-political-campaign/Learn how to start a political campaign with this guide to the administrative tasks needed to get started.Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-budget/https://numero.ai/blog/political-campaign-budget/This is the full guide to your political campaign budget, complete with campaign expenses examples and a sample budget template.Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/primary-vs-general-elections/https://numero.ai/blog/primary-vs-general-elections/Learn the different political campaign strategies used in primary vs general elections, from fundraising to staff, from campaign experts.Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/state-parties-political-campaign-strategy/https://numero.ai/blog/state-parties-political-campaign-strategy/Learn how to work with party caucuses, committees, and state parties, what each one does, and how your campaign can benefit from them.Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMThttps://numero.ai/blog/voter-engagement-gotv-field-events/https://numero.ai/blog/voter-engagement-gotv-field-events/This is the complete guide to voter engagement - Learn how to get people to vote through GOTV, phonebanking, door knocking, and more.Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT