Articles by Andrew Blase
Bloomerang Alternatives for Political Campaigns: 7 Tools Built for the Work VMS Actually Does
Bloomerang is built for nonprofits. If you are running a political campaign and hitting friction with volunteer management, here are 7 purpose-built alternatives — starting with what campaigns actually need.
GOTV Volunteer Coordination: How to Run a Ground Game That Actually Moves Votes
The definitive field manual for campaign managers on GOTV volunteer coordination — from building your volunteer list 30 days out to real-time shift management on Election Day. Covers timelines, roles, communications, data, and the tech stack that keeps it all from falling apart.
NGP VAN Alternatives for Campaigns That Don't Need a VAN-Scale Budget
The best NGP VAN alternatives for city council, county, and state legislative campaigns—tools that fit lean operations without the enterprise price tag.
Political SMS Marketing: The Complete Campaign Guide (Compliance, Strategy, and Tools)
Everything campaign operators need to run political SMS marketing programs — TCPA compliance, 10DLC registration, GOTV tactics, peer-to-peer texting, tools, and a strategic framework for building a text program that actually moves voters.
Volunteer Onboarding for Political Campaigns: How to Turn a Sign-Up Into a First Shift in 48 Hours
Most campaigns lose 30–50% of new volunteers before they ever show up. This step-by-step onboarding playbook shows campaign managers how to close the gap between signup and first shift — in 48 hours or less.
Volunteer Scheduling Software for Political Campaigns: How to Fill Every Shift and Cut No-Shows
Fill campaign volunteer shifts automatically and cut GOTV no-shows. See how purpose-built volunteer scheduling software beats spreadsheets and SignUpGenius for political campaigns.