Free Partner Tools and Resources

Since 2017, RFS has endorsed hundreds of first-time candidates, attracting support from other progressive organizations. Recognized for endorsing top young progressives, we’ve built strong relationships with like-minded organizations and vendors. As an endorsed candidate, you can take advantage of these resources and discounted tools

Partner Endorsements

RFS partners with other progressive organizations to support more young, diverse candidates running for office across the country. Many of these organizations also provide candidate endorsements and we encourage you to apply. Learn more here.

Marketing and Paid Media Support

• Canva
  • Tool for easily creating social graphics and ads for digital platforms. RFS has a free account you can use (see Canva User Guide). You can also find RFS logos here.
  • Log In:
    • Username: [email protected]
    • Password: RunForSomething2022!
    • (do not change username or password!)
• Civic Power of Change
  • CPC’s volunteer network of professionals can help campaigns with the design and branding of logos, mailers, lit, websites, social media strategy, paid media strategy, speechwriting, media coaching, public relations, and more — anything related to marketing, advertising, and PR
  • Instructions: Complete the form labeled “Candidates, Meet your Marketers” at the bottom of the page
    • Contact:
    • Jennie Palluzzi
    • [email protected]

Campaign Safety and Security Support

• Anti-Doxing Guide for Activists
• Add Candidate Safety Checklist

Campaign Tech

• Artificial Intelligence Guide

Campaign Support

• ActBlue
  •  Enable Democratic campaigns, progressive organizations, and nonprofits to build people-powered movements with online fundraising tools
  • Links:
    • Candidate Resources
    • Quick “How-To” Videos
    • Contact: [email protected]
• Analyst Institute
  • Clearinghouse for evidence on voter and supporter contact and engagement programs
  • Instructions: Put “RFS Endorsed Candidate” under “How did you hear about us?”
  • Links:
    • Office Hours
    • “Welcome to AI” webinar
    • Contact: Click here for help
• Arena
  • Arena convenes, trains, and supports the next generation of candidates and campaign staff
  • Links:
    • Campaign Toolbox
    • Campaign Staffing
• Climate Cabinet Action
  • Help state legislature candidates and utility board candidates run, win, and legislate on the climate crisis
  • Link:
    • Candidate Resources and Office Hours
  • Contact:
    • Courtney Otto
    • [email protected]
• National Democratic Training Committee
  • NDTC provides Democratic candidates, campaign staffers, and local leaders, the tools, expert training, and resources needed to win
  • Link:
    • Trainings
    • Resources
• Softside Group
  • Wardrobe support for a new generation of candidates
  • Link:
    • Style Primer

Vendor Tools and Discounts

DIRECT MAIL AND DIGITAL DISCOUNTS

BERGMANN ZWERDLING DIRECT  is a national direct mail firm that manages the targeting, design, and writing of individually focused mail programs and pieces

• Take advantage of exclusive pricing for RFS candidates by contacting [email protected] or call/text 202-744-6718 to connect.

CANVA  is a tool for easily creating social graphics and ads for digital platforms. RFS has a free account you can use (see Canva User Guide). You can also find RFS logos here.

• USERNAME: [email protected]  | PASSWORD: RunForSomething2022! 
  *PLEASE DON’T CHANGE THE USERNAME OR PASSWORD*

KINETIC CAMPAIGNS is a national direct mail firm that manages all components of production, including targeting, design, printing, and mailing

• Take advantage of exclusive pricing for RFS candidates by contacting [email protected] or call/text 858-945-7381 to connect.

SPEAKEASY POLITICAL can be used to create and launch digital ads with voter file integrations, custom creative, and access to near-real-time digital reporting

• Take advantage of a 15% discount on mail and digital! Use promo code “run4something” or contact Danielle Winterhalter ([email protected]) and let them know that you’re a Run for Something endorsed candidate.

DS POLITICAL utilizes the same technology as top-of-the-ticket Democratic digital advertising campaigns to support down-ballot candidates

 FOUNDATION BLUE MEDIA is a progressive digital and television media firm providing quality paid communications services

HEY VICTOR is the easiest way to launch your campaign website that includes click-to-edit templates and dedicated support

Voter Contact Tools

DAISYCHAIN  is a texting tool with integrated data, automated workflows, and AI-technology

SCALE TO WIN provides texting and predictive dialer tools with low rates, innovative features, and personalized support

TURBO PHONEBANK is a free phone banking platform that can turn any Google Sheet into a phone bank with 2-tap calling, integrated follow-up text messaging, and multilingual script support

UNIVERSE is an all-in-one platform for down-ballot campaigns packed with features like P2P texting, catalist voter data for municipal races, phone banks, walk lists, and more

GETTHRU is a P2P texting tool and phone banking tool are fast, built to scale, and backed by a support team

RUNNING MATE (CIVICTECH) is a technology platform that allows candidates to understand their district with data-powered interactive maps, identify key supporters, and reach voters they need to win

STONES’ PHONES Deploys high-quality, affordable, and strategic campaign telephone solutions

FUNDRAISING TOOLS

CAMPAIGN DEPUTY  is a donor relationship manager platform for fundraising, call time, email, contact management, and campaign finance compliance

GRASSROOTS ANALYTICS is a full-service call time package for down-ballot campaigns featuring monthly targeted high-dollar donor prospects, donor research, personalized fundraising strategy, and more

NGP is an integrated platform for fundraising, compliance, field, organizing, digital, and social networking products

NUMERO is a modern fundraising platform and donor database that Democratic elected officials and candidates at all levels of public office can use