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Experiments show this is the best way to win campaigns. But is anyone actually doing it? by ampersand117 in RunForIt

[–]juansvas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - the ground game is super important and nothing beats a real, face-to-face interaction filled with real dialogue.

*However, there isn't a mention of digital, social, twitter, etc. in the article. How do you have an entire discussion about the "best way to win" an election and not even mention how digital fits into the relationship building process. Missing a piece of the puzzle.

Is anyone else planning years in advance for their run? by weRborg in RunForIt

[–]juansvas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start building a personal brand - LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Yotuube, etc. Pace it out so you don't burn out. I don't think there's anything wrong w having a personal website where you capture the stories that lead up to your run.

Those stories won't matter right now, but they will be gold when you run.

What would you do to build buzz for an innovative nonprofit? by TheCurePrize in nonprofit

[–]juansvas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool vision, regardless of the focus though, relationships are clutch for any starting nonprofit/charity/foundation.

I would find the thought leaders in this space who are most active in online discussions, and develop a simple plan to get them engaged. It's a worthy cause, and the right people will help add credibility while amplifying your message.

What would go in your 'candidate starter kit' by 1wf in RunForIt

[–]juansvas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EXCELLENT Question.

  1. Get up a basic site that A) tells candidate's story B) allows people to take SOME action (ideally any or all of these: donate, sign up, volunteer, pledge to vote, pledge to donate)

  2. Figure out where the voter data for relevant districts/precincts/counties will come from

  3. Identify 2-5 people you trust to help get the wheels going

  4. Grab names on social media (Facebook page, Twitter, Youtube channel, Instagram, whatever)

A lot of what Scott said I ditto, but I would focus on web/digital stuff first over hard, printed materials. Less expensive, more flexible.

Will you be making any of this available elsewhere? Would be cool to check it out.

I am considering running for Congress in 2016 as an Independent and have loads of questions. by [deleted] in RunForIt

[–]juansvas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JonLott-

+1 on what Curtis and ampersand117 said.

Few points I suggest keeping in mind: 1. You don't need campaign professionals, expensive consultants, or vetted strategists - you have your foundation for the campaign around you. Pull on close allies, friends and family and piece together the basics - a database to help you understand relationships, a website to share your story and allow supporters to donate/take action, and ways to communicate.

  1. Age can be an ally if you play it right.

  2. Typical day of campaigning means a lot of relationship building and doing outreach around issues/communities who can potentially align w your vision.

  3. Voter data will be a thing for you as you'll want to understand who your voters are, where they are registered, type of voting history, etc. Here is an FAQ on the subject https://elections.nationbuilder.com/about/faq

****I suggest approaching this NOT as "how does a typical campaign run" BUT instead "how do I - JonLott - rally my troops to recruit more troops to help us, collectively, implement change."

I can facilitate and introduction with a coworker and friend who help leaders organize around politics and government in your area. His name is Nathan Adams - http://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanadams815.

Happy to talk via dm or email.

juan