#65 Create a Fundraising System, Not a Goal
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#65 Create a Fundraising System, Not a Goal
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About this listen
Most candidates don’t fail at fundraising because they can’t do it.
They fail because they never get started.
In this episode, we break down why systems beat goals when it comes to raising money—and how a small, repeatable fundraising system compounds fast over a campaign cycle.
Key takeaways:
- Why 50–100 focused fundraising hours is usually enough to win
- The hidden flaw in “goal-first” fundraising plans
- How a systems-first approach removes friction and procrastination
- Two simple fundraising systems that work:
- Time-based: 1–2 hours per week (or per day for statewide races)
- Activity-based: 10 calls per week (or 20 calls per day)
- How systems shift your identity—from “someone who needs to fundraise” to a good fundraiser
Related episodes:
- The 10-Call Rule – Winning Edge #46
- 4 Steps to Start Your Fundraising – Winning Edge #18
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