Running Mates in 2016
But wait, there’s more! As if there wasn’t enough personality to go around this election cycle, soon each super ego will get his or …
Defensive Voting in 2016
All elections are derisive. It is the nature of the election process to promote competition and declare a winner. It’s a winner-take-all game, and …
General Trump
The primary season is drawing to a close, and battle lines are already being drawn, but not in the typical places. This election season, …
In Electronic Voting Machines We Trust?
Election after election, more Americans are relying on electronic voting machines. The move seems natural. The idea of counting paper ballots is about as …
New Features at Raise The Money
Political campaigns are always among the first adopters of new technologies. The reason is simple. Change happens fast, and any advantage is worth the …
FEC Contribution Rules at a Glance
FEC compliance is no joke. Stay on the good side of prison with this helpful guide.
Understanding Political Influence Through Data
In an earlier post, Raise The Money summarized the SXSW session led by 2012 Obama campaign data analytics expert, Dan Wagner, and explored the …
What Factors Influence Voter Turnout?
On a good year, about 60% of eligible voters will make it to the polls for the presidential election. On a bad year, that …
How to Ask for Online Donations
It’s never easy to ask someone else for money, especially if you are new to the process. But whatever the strength of your cause …
Technology and Political Influence
Political organizations have always been among the early adopters of new technologies. Unlike other organizations, political efforts live and die relatively quickly. As a …