Top Campaign Software Recommendations & Tools
Tools to help you get the job done faster
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Our Top campaign software recommendations
C&E Systems
Services:
Compliance reporting, contribution tracking, treasury services, fundraising, donation pages, call time software, donor database and campaign payroll management.
What it is:
A full-service political technology provider specializing in compliance and fundraising in Oregon, Washington, Arizona & Nevada.
Why It’s Ideal:
C&E offers campaigns pieces of the puzzle that are often the hardest to figure out. Their payroll services for example provide a solution to campaigns that doesn't really exist anywhere else.
Special Offer:
C&E will waive the startup fee for Left Campaigns clients!
NGP Van
Services:
Voter database, canvassing tools, fundraising and compliance, email/SMS outreach, digital organizing.
What it is:
Campaign management software for political campaigns.
Why It’s Ideal:
If you're not in a state that C&E serves, NGP Van is your next best bet. They combine field, finance, and digital into one system, making it a go-to tool for campaigns.
Mailchimp
Services:
Email blasts, text marketing, A/B testing, automation, audience segmentation, & reporting.
What it is:
A user-friendly email marketing platform.
Why It’s Ideal:
This has been the go-to for most of my campaign clients. It’s easy to use, affordable and integrates well with Squarespace and other tools.
Squarespace
Services:
Website hosting, domain and Google Email provider. They also offer analytics on site and a full suite of integrations for ease of management.
What it is:
A user-friendly website platform known for beautiful, mobile responsive websites.
Why It’s Ideal:
It's quick to build sites keeping timelines and costs down. It features heavy discounts for the first year (less entry barriers when campaigns need it most) and includes a free email and domain. It’s also very user-friendly and popular making it easy for campaigns to add events, endorsements and other updates without paying a designer.
Canva
Services:
Graphics, logos, social media, flyers, mailers and yard signs
What it is:
A design tool for non-designers.
Why It’s Ideal:
Helps campaigns quickly create branded graphics and materials for social, print, and events without hiring a designer.
Mailing.com
Services:
Campaign mailers, postcards, brochures, list targeting, union printing.
What it is:
A direct mail printing and fulfillment service.
Why It’s Ideal:
Provides professional, large-scale mailing solutions for voter outreach with quick turnaround.
Printful
Services:
Custom t-shirts, hats, mugs, stickers, on-demand fulfillment & dropshop.
What it is:
A print-on-demand merchandise company.
Why It’s Ideal:
Integrates seamlessly with your Squarespace website. Lets campaigns sell branded merch to supporters without upfront bulk orders or inventory management.
VistaPrint
Services:
For other printing such as stickers, branded gear, yard signs, pens and promotional products.
What it is:
A business and campaign printing service.
Why It’s Ideal:
Cost-effective for small campaigns needing fast, professional printing in smaller quantities.
Buffer
Services:
Post scheduling, analytics, engagement tracking, multi-account management.
What it is:
A social media scheduling tool.
Why It’s Ideal:
Ideal for smaller teams - it's simpler and more cost effective than options like Hootsuite which can get a little daunting if you're not needing complex social listening tools and analytics.
Hootsuite
Services:
Scheduling, monitoring, analytics, team collaboration, ad management.
What it is:
A powerful social media management platform.
Why It’s Ideal:
Great for larger campaign teams who need advanced tools to manage multiple accounts and track engagement.
Slack
Services:
Messaging channels, file sharing, integrations (Google Drive, Trello, Zoom), mobile/desktop apps.
What it is:
A team communication platform.
Why It’s Ideal:
Keeps campaign staff, volunteers, and consultants connected in real time, streamlining coordination.