Frequently Asked Questions
Getting started
Who uses Campaign Partner?
Campaign Partner is used by candidates for offices ranging from school board, city council, county commissioner, treasurer and mayor to state legislature, judge, sheriff, Congress and the U.S. Senate. We also support nonpartisan races, ballot measures, party committees, nonprofits and other organizations.
How does your system compare to other website solutions?
Campaign Partner is built specifically for campaigns, so you start with a working website instead of a blank page. Your site is created when you sign up, with starter pages you can customize with your own words, photos and campaign information. If you're comfortable using email and a web browser, you can manage it yourself - and if you ever get stuck, we're here to help.
Can candidates from any political party use Campaign Partner?
Yes. Campaign Partner is nonpartisan. We work with candidates of every party, independents, nonpartisan races, ballot measures, party committees and nonprofits.
How long has Campaign Partner been in business?
We're proud to be celebrating our fifteenth year helping candidates build and manage their campaign websites.
I have a friend / relative / volunteer who's a web designer. Why should
I use Campaign Partner instead of building a custom campaign website from scratch?
A volunteer may be able to build your website, but campaigns also need to make changes quickly throughout the race. Campaign Partner gives you a professional site from the start and lets you update it yourself whenever you need to - without tracking down a designer or developer.
Do I need to know HTML or have any special skills to manage my website?
No. If you're comfortable using email and browsing the web, you already have the skills you need to manage a Campaign Partner site. And if you get stuck, we're here to help.
Do I need any special software? Will this work on a Mac/PC?
No. All you need is a web browser. Campaign Partner works on a Mac, PC, tablet or phone.
Managing your site
I already have a logo from my campaign signs and literature - can I
use that on my site?
Absolutely! Upload your logo or yard sign during setup and we'll automatically pull its colors into your site's design. You can also add your own campaign graphics throughout the site.
It looks like you offer some features that I don't need - can I disable
or hide these?
Of course. During setup, choose the features you want to use and turn off anything you don't need.
What if I can't figure out how to do something? Am I on my own?
Not at all. If you get stuck, our support team is here to help with creating, updating or managing your site.
Can I hide my site until I'm ready to launch?
Yes. You can keep your site private while you're working on it, then publish it whenever you're ready through the Publishing and Security Settings.
Will my website work on mobile phones?
Yes. Your site automatically adjusts to phones and tablets.
Can I import my contacts to Campaign Partner?
Absolutely. You can import contacts from Excel, Outlook or nearly any other data source.
Can I export my contacts from Campaign Partner?
Yes. Export your contacts and donor file for canvassing, phone banking or use with other software such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp.
Can I use Campaign Partner for an issue awareness campaign or ballot initiative?
Yes. In addition to candidate campaigns, Campaign Partner supports ballot initiatives, issue-awareness campaigns, local and county political party organizations, nonprofits and other non-candidate organizations.
I'm in Canada - can I still use Campaign Partner?
Absolutely. Campaign Partner includes built-in localization for Canada. Contact us if you have questions about setting up a Canadian site.
Your domain and email
Can I register a domain name / web address with you?
Yes. Every signup includes a free domain name (normally $15), which we'll configure automatically for your Campaign Partner site. You own the domain and can continue using it after your campaign ends. We also include a free SSL certificate so visitors can access your site securely.
I already have a domain name. Can I use it with Campaign Partner?
Absolutely. You can connect a domain you already own, and we'll walk you through the change.
Can I set up email accounts on my domain?
Yes. You can create and manage email accounts from the Campaign Partner control panel. Email accounts are available as a $3 add-on.
Money
Do I have to sign a contract?
No. Campaign Partner is month-to-month. You can cancel or switch plans at any time.
Are there any setup charges or hidden fees?
No. There are no setup fees or hidden charges. Every signup also includes a free domain name, normally a $15 value.
Do you take a percentage of my donations?
No. Campaign Partner never takes a percentage of your contributions. Donations are processed through your own Stripe, PayPal or Authorize.net account, so you pay only that processor's standard rate. You can also link your Donate button to ActBlue, Anedot, WinRed or another fundraising platform you already use.
After the election
Can I continue to use my site after I win my election?
Yes! You can keep using your site to share updates, stay connected with constituents and continue fundraising ahead of a future campaign.
What if I don't need to keep my site online after my campaign, but I
do want to save my website for my next election?
No problem. We offer a low-cost 'hibernate' option that keeps your website saved until your next election.
Ready when you are
How do I get started?
Choose a plan above and we'll get your campaign website started.