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Direct Mail Checklist Want to raise money through the mail? Follow this checklist before you send out your first fundraising letter.

Direct Mail Checklist (20 K)

Direct Mail Fundamentals Learn the basics of direct mail fundraising.

Fundamentals of Direct Mail (48 K)

Strategic Research Here are notes on how to research your district, your candidate, and your opponent.

Strategic Research Handout (46 K)

Teaching Elephants to Run Training Workbook

Teaching Elephants to Run Training Workbook (696K)

Targeted Voter Contact Chart Here’s a handout used in conjunction with Targeted Voter Contact lecture. (Warning: It won’t make much sense unless you attend the training.)

Targeted Voter Contact Chart (11 K)

Vote Goals How to determine exactly how many votes you need to win!

Vote Goals (52 K)

Volunteer Non-Disclosure Form Discourage volunteers from “leaking” confidential campaign information by having them sign a form similar to this template (check local laws).

Confidentiality_Agreement.doc (21 K)

Sample Press Release Want to know how a press release should look? Download this sample press release and use the format as an example.

Hastert Press Release.doc (25 K)

Sample Thank You Note for Political Donors

Sample Thank You Note (11 K)

Sample Campaign Budget Use this spreadsheet template to help make sure your campaign has a top-notch budget that makes sure you know your expenses before you run!

Sample Campaign Budget.xls (26 K)