We offer a full suite of consulting services tailored for the specific needs and unique challenges faced by independent and third-party campaigns across the United States.
Securing ballot access is often the first major hurdle and can feel insurmountable. We demystify the process and provide hands-on support. This includes strategic planning based on state-specific laws, petition drive design and management (volunteer and/or paid), legal compliance guidance, signature validation best practices, and defense against challenges. We ensure your campaign starts on solid ground by securing your place on the ballot.
Authentic connection wins elections, especially for non-traditional candidates. We help you build and mobilize a powerful, motivated volunteer base from the ground up. Our services include designing effective field plans, executing targeted voter contact programs (canvassing, phone banking, relational organizing), training volunteer leaders, fostering genuine community engagement through events, and building coalitions with aligned groups.
Independents need creative and sustainable fundraising models outside of established party networks. We develop diversified fundraising plans incorporating low-dollar online programs, major donor cultivation, and event planning. We assist with donor prospecting, database management, optimizing online giving platforms, call time coaching, and training your team on effective solicitation techniques tailored for independent messaging.
Building the right team is crucial for campaign success. Finding experienced staff who understand the nuances of independent and third-party campaigns can be difficult. We assist with identifying key campaign roles, drafting job descriptions, recruiting qualified candidates, conducting interviews, and advising on optimal team structure and management practices.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of grassroots campaigns. Maximizing their impact requires organization. We help implement robust systems for recruiting volunteers through various channels (online, events, partnerships), onboarding and training them effectively, assigning meaningful tasks, fostering a positive team culture, tracking engagement, and providing ongoing motivation to prevent burnout and ensure retention.
Your digital infrastructure is vital for communication, organizing, and fundraising. We advise on, and can help manage, the setup and maintenance of professional campaign websites optimized for engagement and donations, as well as support with innovative and flexible social media messaging. We also assist in selecting and implementing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms (like NationBuilder, Action Network, etc.) for efficient voter, volunteer, and donor tracking and communication.
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