The campaign manager
Subtitle: running & winning local elections
By: by Catherine M. Shaw.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Westview Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Boulder
Language: eng
Number of pages: 399
Subjects: Local elections -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Campaign management -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Description: "The Campaign Manager is a handbook that is based on the author's three terms as mayor of Ashland, Oregon, and her numerous successes in managing campaigns. Supportive of both candidates and issues, this handbook gives political novices and veterans alike a comprehensive and detailed plan for organizing, funding, and publicizing local political campaigns. Finding the right message and targeting the right voters are clearly explained through specific examples, anecdotes, and illustrations. Included is in-depth information on assembling campaign teams, precinct analysis, canvassing, and dealing with the media. The Campaign Manager is presentation of how to win elections at the local level." "Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition now covers campaign technology methods in every chapter and includes expanded material on direct mail, effective yet inexpensive television spots, and how to get the most reach for your campaign dollar. Also included are updates on working vote-by-mail elections for better results, organizing your database for campaign workers and donors, and fighting negative campaigns."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.