Campaign Payroll: What Campaigns Need to Know
Campaign payroll is one of the behind-the-scenes tasks essential to running a successful and legal campaign. While it rarely gets the same attention as messaging, fundraising, or field strategy, payroll becomes unavoidable the moment a campaign begins paying staff. Many campaigns underestimate how quickly payroll obligations appear. Understanding when campaign payroll is required—and how to […]
5 Essential Questions for Interviewing a Campaign Consultant
TL;DR Hire a consultant who fits your race, aligns with your values, and can execute under pressure.
Political Campaign Team Structure
How to Build a Team From Scratch Understanding how a political campaign team is structured is essential for anyone considering deeper involvement in a campaign—whether as a candidate, staff member, volunteer, or advisor. Campaigns rely on clearly defined roles to function effectively, and knowing how those roles fit together can make political spaces far easier […]
Unemployment For Campaign Staff
Navigating Unemployment: What Campaign Staff Need to Know Before Filing As a campaign staffer, your work drives the success of political campaigns. However, once the election season ends, you might face unemployment. If you’re considering filing for unemployment benefits, it’s essential to be informed and prepared. This guide outlines key steps and explains how your […]
Keep Your Political Workplace Legal
Political campaigns are whirlwinds of activity, involving countless tasks from organizing events to crafting messages. In the heat of the action, it’s essential not to overlook one crucial aspect: ensuring you keep your political workplace legal. Here’s why this is important and some key considerations for political professionals. 1. Why a Legal Workplace Matters Respecting […]