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After finishing law school, Amber launched Amber Burton Consulting in Houston, TX. Amber Burton has broad political and public policy experience and has built a successful consulting business. For nearly two decades, she has worked with political campaigns, corporate and non-profit clients, as well as state and national governmental entities. Amber also works for a major trade association in their
06/17/2020
Come hear Dr. Annie Johnson Benifield, VP of Voter Services, discuss Voter Registration during COVID-19 this Thursday 10:30am-11:30am at our virtual In the Loop Meeting.
Email Linda Cantu at [email protected] and she'll provide you with the Zoom link!
One of the most difficult things I have ever done was write my personal statement for law school. I only had two pages to fit in almost 30 years of living and working. My personal statement was the only way I could show-off my personal brand and showcase the highlights of my life that would make me an attractive law student.
Similarly, when running for office your personal brand is just as important. You have approximately 30 seconds to connect with voters. Social media is one of the most cost-effective methods to build your brand and build your supporters.
BUT FIRST.... Please invest time and money into your personal branding.
- Do get professional head shots
- Do get action photos showcasing why you will be the best (insert office) they have ever seen
- Do have a professional logo created
- Do pay to have a professional website created, unless you happen to also be a web designer.
- DO NOT use selfies as your "political" photo
- DO NOT use pictures of you at questionable parties (no blackface photos please)
- DO NOT get your family member, random people on Fiverr or some other "hook-up" to create your logo
- DO NOT go the cheap route and forego having a website.
*Disclaimer, this is not an exhaustive list of what you need to look the part and standout from the crowd. This is just free game.
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"Well-known pundit James Carville, for one, worked as a litigator, high school teacher and military service member before running President Clinton's winning 1992 campaign. "It's a street-smart business," says Schmidt, McCain's aide."
10 Things Campaign Managers Won't Tell You By AnnaPrior 1. We handle CEO-worthy budgets... While it's been growing for decades, campaign spending is set to reach new heights this year. In 2000, President George W. Bush broke records, raising $100 million before the primaries. But that's a drop in the bucket compared with the hefty $1.8 billi...
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How to Ask For Big Donations An engaged donor who is generous. Yay! And yet she has ridiculous capacity. Here's an upgrade strategy.
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06/12/2017
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Agnes Gund Sells a Lichtenstein to Start Criminal Justice Fund Ms. Gund has asked other collectors to help champion her social cause, which she has seeded with $100 million of the proceeds from the sale.
05/13/2017
4 Tips to Make Your Thank You Notes Stand Out Thank you notes are a critical part of fundraising for nonprofits. Here are 4 tips that will get you thank you notes for your thank you notes.
04/27/2017
The 5 Pillars of a Thriving Nonprofit Leading a nonprofit can feel completely overwhelming. It helps to have a clear roadmap. Here are the 5 pillars that every thriving nonprofit focuses on.
04/23/2017
The Buffett Family Has Donated $90M To Women Of Color In A Wildly Innovative Approach To Philanthropy The foundation's revolutionary approach lets those in need determine how the funds are spent
04/12/2017
Gala season is upon us, can't afford to have a gala, check out these 10 tips for a successful small fundraiser!
10 Rules for a Successful Small Fundraiser - Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership Small donor events build relationships that blossom. Here are my 10 rules for a successful small fundraiser.