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Argo Strategies can help you win your race.

We are a full-service Democratic consulting firm with more than 25 years of experience in campaigns and public affairs. Founded in 2005, Argo Strategies has helped more than 400 candidates and ballot measures across more than a dozen states win their races. We’ve worked on the teams of US Senate races, small hospital districts and nearly every race in between. We’ve raised more than $9 million for our legislative and local candidates during the last three years and have been nationally recognized by the American Association of Political Consultants, Campaigns & Elections Magazine and the Peer Choice Awards for our treasury and compliance, websites, and voter contact.

Learn more about how our services can help you win:

CONSULTING & STRATEGY

World Class Strategy & Consulting

You can't win if you don't have a compelling message that moves voters. Argo Strategies will craft and develop your message, media strategy, and overall campaign plan so you can focus on your top priority: winning. We often couple the Consulting & Strategy services and Advertising services into one “General Consulting” retainer; however some campaigns need just the Advertising and not the consulting or strategy. We can customize based on your needs. A sample of what is included in "General Consulting" services is below.

BRANDING

Production of eye-catching logo, campaign collateral and branding materials
Refining of messaging and campaign platform development
Creation of website content, questionnaire responses, press releases and statements

COUNSEL, STRATEGY & ADVICE

Consistent check-ins, high level of responsiveness and excellent customer service
Oversight and training of both candidates and campaign managers
Endorsement and media strategizing
Voter targeting and analysis
Budget tracking, field plan guidance and general campaign trail therapy

VOTER CONTACT & ADVERTISING

Persuasive, Striking Advertising

To differentiate yourself from other candidates, you need advertising that stands out from the rest. You want to make sure the funds you raise will move voters. At Argo, we customize your advertising so that it will not only persuade voters, but will also make you proud to attach your name to it. Typically coupled with "Consulting and Strategy," Voter Contact and Advertising services can also be provided “a la carte” if the consulting and strategy help is not needed. A sample of what is included in "Voter Contact & Advertising" services is below.

PLANNING AND DESIGN

Detailed campaign planning with specific, unique advertising budgets and timelines
Collaborative approach to concepting and designing
Unique, customized design to fit your voice and your message
Negotiated wholesale pricing to offer clients the best rates for mail, phones, and other advertising

TARGETING AND TRACKING

Voter analysis to determine the current climate, trends and voting behavior
Thorough research to drive messaging & targeting decisions
Frequent revisiting of universes and targets to ensure maximum return
Consistent follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery
Monitoring of other candidates' voter contact and adaptive strategies for response

TREASURY & COMPLIANCE

Unmatched Treasury & Compliance

We handle your entire banking process and your federal, state and local compliance needs. We are thorough and precise when it comes down to the details. With Argo, you don’t need to worry about filing deadlines or report accuracy – we’ve got you covered. A sample of what is included in "Treasury & Compliance Consulting" services is below.

BANKING AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

Quick bank account set up and IRS registration
Meticulous tracking of expenses, contributions, refunds, and in-kinds
Set up of processor for online contributions
Management of the entire banking process including photocopying, archiving, data entry and depositing funds
Weekly bank reconciliation and intuitive software so that you can be confident of your cash on hand at any time

COMPLIANCE & AGENCY ADMINISTRATION

Government agency communication and maintenance
Registration of candidate campaign or committee with relevant federal, state and/or local elections agencies
Timely and accurate reporting of expenditure and contribution reports
Retention and security of records in accordance with the law and highest standards for safe recordkeeping
Licensing and year end taxes
Payroll management and worker’s compensation
Auditing, compliance consulting and training for clients (as needed)

FUNDRAISING CONSULTING

Hands-On Fundraising Consulting

Fundraising in today’s political climate requires a healthy mix of creativity and aggressiveness. More and more campaigns are competing for the attention of the same big name donors. You need a fundraising plan that is multi-pronged and achievable. Argo has helped Democrats and progressive causes raise millions of dollars in the last few years. We are organized, creative and diligent. We help you with call time, event planning, e-solicitations and prospecting new donors so you have the funds you need to complete your campaign plan. A sample of what is included in "Fundraising Consulting" services is below.

PLANNING & PROSPECTING

Fundraising plan creation, including setting goals and methods for tracking progress
Research, list and call sheet development
Donor relationship management and leverage, mining for new donors
Follow-up tracking, management of pledge letters and other correspondence

PREPARATION & EXECUTION

Staffed call time sessions with guided candidate feedback
Organizing, planning, and implementing fundraising events
Assistance with helping hosts develop goals, invitations, mailing lists
Writing and distribution of e-solicitations
Budget and finance plan tracking

WEBSITES & DATABASES

Award-Winning Website Branding

Voters, volunteers, donors and the media...they all search for you online. Having a professional online presence that represents you and your platform is important. We can host, design and publish your campaign website. Also, we integrate your website with database services so your volunteer and donor information is captured and stored in a centralized, secured place. A sample of what is included in "Websites and Databases" services is below.

SET UP AND DESIGN

Purchase of a domain name
Professional templates, customized design & web Hosting for one year
Integration of online donation links/modules
Online fundraising and compliance database creation and integration
Five hours of design time – additional help available

ONLINE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Candidate access and training for independent updates
Regular backups to storage server
Database management to scour for duplicates and errors
Unlimited users and controlled user settings

CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT

Experienced Campaign Management

Some budgets do not allow for a full time campaign manager who handles to day-to-day operations and administration of the campaign. Other campaigns need help immediately even if budgets allow the hiring of full time staff down the road. At Argo, we take the stress of personnel off your plate with short term or backfill campaign management services. Our experienced Campaign Director will set up and maintain your campaign for as much or as little as the need (and budget) allows. A sample of what is included in "Campaign Management" services is below.

ADMINISTRATION

Set up of campaign infrastructure including voterfile, databases, enewsletter systems, etc
Tracking of questionnaires, endorsement interviews, editorial board meetings
Assistance in managing calendars and correspondence on behalf of the campaign
Crafting and distribution of newsletters, social media posts, thank you notes

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT & OVERSIGHT

Monitoring volunteer sign-ups and following up directly with interested folks
Planning and execution of phone banks, doorbell parties, textbanks, etc.
Training and administration of volunteer software programs

WINNER!

17

Goldie Awards

WINNER!

16

Pollie Awards

WINNER!

2

Reed Awards

Our recent successes:

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Our award-winning work:

**Peer Choice Awards’ Goldie Winner - Golden Donkey Award, “Best Use of Third-Party Validation Excellence”**
Liz Berry / Rep. Gabby Giffords Militia Response Ad

**Reed Awards Winner - Toughest Mail Piece**
Richard Mitchell Issues Ad

Peer Choice Awards’ Goldie Winner - Silver Donkey Award, “Digital Internet Video Excellence for State Legislature”
Liz Berry Digital Ad - Putting People First

**Peer Choice Awards’ Goldie Winner - Golden Donkey Award, “Biography / Communication Excellence in Candidate Direct Mail”**
T’wina Nobles Biography Ad

**Pollie Awards - “Best Direct Mail for Membership Organization”**
SEIU Local 1 Take Back Our Economy Ad

Peer Choice Awards’ Goldie Winner - “Overall Campaign Excellence Candidate TV”
T’wina Nobles - About T’wina Nobles Ad

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**Peer Choice Awards’ Goldie Winner - Golden Donkey Award, “Direct Mail Excellence for a Candidate”**
Nicole Macri Endorsements Ad

**Pollie Awards - “Best Doorhanger”**
WA State Democrats GOTV Doorhanger

Pollie Awards - “Best Non-Broadcast Video Democrat
Gael Tarleton - Why We Support Gael

Let’s work together…

We provide most campaign services under one roof - that means more personalized attention and one-stop shopping for your campaign needs. Can Argo help you win your race or ballot measure? You bet. Contact us below and let’s talk more about what you’re seeking in a political consulting firm.

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