Dr. Green’s 4 Rules to Political Fundraising

[Frank Bellamy, MAP Masters of Applied Politics]

Dr. Green's 4 Rules to Political Fundraising

1.  Find out how much MONEY you will need (THE BUDGET)
*Calculate the dollar amount needed per votes needed to get elected.  Base this on the Campaign Finance Reports and Vote Totals on file at the BOE for that elected office over the past 2 elections.

2.  Find people who are willing and able to Give you Money
*The F R A N K List
F = Friends
R =Relatives
A = Acquaintances
N = Neighbors
K = Kids
*1st Contact People who have given in the PAST

3.  Communications
a. Techniques = How are you going to contact the Donors?
b. Content = How will you ask for money "What to say to the Donor"

4.  ASK for the Money (How to Ask)
Correlative:   
a. Must "ASK" for the money
b. Be Deliberate
c. It cost Money to raise Money