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Start Your Campaign with Confidence

Follow these steps to go from idea to launch—then set up your CrowdBlue page to raise early money, recruit volunteers, and share updates.

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Campaign Setup: The First 10 Moves

Focus on momentum, not perfection. Your launch is a window to prove credibility and build a list. Do these first:

  1. Clarify your why: two sentences on what’s at stake and why you’re running.
  2. Write your 3 issue pillars: each in 1–2 lines with a concrete outcome.
  3. Form a tiny core team: you + treasurer + organizer (volunteer captain).
  4. Open a bank account & filings: separate account; know your reporting schedule.
  5. Turn on donations: choose a processor and generate a live donate link.
  6. Collect contacts: build one sign-up form for supporters & volunteers.
  7. Draft a launch email (250–300 words) and a 60s intro video script.
  8. Pick a launch day and schedule 3 posts (morning/noon/evening).
  9. Set a 72-hour money goal (e.g., $5k) and track publicly.
  10. Plan your first voter contact shift (10–15 people, 90 minutes).

Keep your tools simple. Anything that slows you down gets cut.

Set Up Your Campaign on CrowdBlue

  1. Create your account and choose your campaign name. Use the same name across bank, website, and social.
  2. Claim your campaign page: add headshot, banner, short bio (75–100 words), and location.
  3. Create your donation link: choose your dollar amounts and fundraising goal.
  4. Publish your issues: add your top 3 pillars with 1–2 line outcomes; keep language plain.
  5. Turn on endorsements: allow the CrowdBlue users who find your campaign to endorse you.
  6. Post updates: add a weekly update (100–200 words) — wins, upcoming events, and all with a clear CTA.
  7. Add your launch assets: upload your intro video and visuals from your launch day.
  8. Track links: add ?utm_source=site to your donate and signup links when you send user communications to see what’s working.

Tip: Your CrowdBlue page is your home base. Make sure every social bio links back to it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can I launch?

If your filings are complete, and you have a headshot + bio, you can publish a CrowdBlue campaign page in under an hour.

What should my first goal be?

Pick a simple, time-bound target like raising $5,000 in 72 hours and recruiting 25 volunteers for your first canvass.

Do I need a big team to start?

No. Start with a treasurer for your filings and bank account and one volunteer organizer. Add roles as your supporter list and donations grow.

Day-1 Checklist

  • Turn on donations (test a $5 gift)
  • Publish CrowdBlue page (bio, photo, 3 issues)
  • Send launch email (250–300 words)
  • Post intro video + pin it
  • Set a 72-hour goal and share progress
  • Schedule first voter contact shift

You’re aiming for clarity and momentum: a working donate link, a published page, and a message your community can repeat.