Ways to Fundraise for a Political Campaign

Nate Crain of Dallas, Texas, oversees operations at Crain Information Systems, Inc., as president. He started his company over 20 years ago after spending time in the political arena. The former director of special projects for Barry Williamson for Railroad Commissioner campaign, Nate Crain coordinated fundraising events and coordinated with the campaign manager.

Recently, he served as a co-chairman for the 2018 Dallas GOP Reagan Day Dinner. It was the largest and most successful Reagan Day Dinner Dinner in Dallas GOP history raising $750,000. He also served as an Event Chairman at The Star in Frisco, helping to raise over $850,000 for Governor Greg Abbott 

Below are several ways to raise money for a political campaign:

Ask friends and family. Asking friends and family is one of the most common ways candidates raise their initial funds. Candidates should let these people know why they are running and how donations will help their campaign. In addition to providing funds, friends and family are also great at spreading the word about a campaign.

Give people reasons to donate. Regardless of who is donating to a campaign, people need a reason to prompt them to donate. For candidates, this usually involves informing the public of their stances on various issues and their plans if they get elected.

Host a fundraising event. By hosting a fundraising event, candidates give donors the chance to interact with them personally and discuss matters that are important to them. These types of events can be anything from a breakfast meet-and-greet to a golf event or auction.

Set up a campaign website. A campaign website can be hugely beneficial to a candidate’s campaign. Not only does a website add credibility to the candidate and the campaign, but adding a donation tool to the site makes donating to the campaign as simple as the click of a mouse button.

The illustrious Football Career of Roger Staubach

Based in Dallas, Texas, Nate Crain has served as the president of Crain Information Systems since 1995. In his free time, Nate Crain enjoys Dallas sports, including games of the Cowboys. 

Established in 1960, the Dallas Cowboys have hosted many all-star football players. According to Sports Illustrated, Roger “the Dodger” Staubach takes the top spot. 

Staubach first played quarterback at the US Naval Academy, where he was a Heisman Trophy winner. After completing four years of military service, Staubach joined the Cowboys at age 27 and became quarterback two years later. 

During his nine seasons with the Cowboys, Staubach played in six NFC championships and won two Super Bowls. He retired from football in 1979 with an 83.4 passing rating, the best of any NFL player at the time. He also achieved 153 touchdowns and 1,685 completions.

Crain Leadership Summit Unites SMU Campus in Leadership Exploration

Nate Crain serves as the president of Crain Information Systems, a Texas-based company that delivers innovative technological solutions for businesses. Beyond his work at the firm, Nate Crain maintains affiliation with Southern Methodist University (SMU) and has held positions on many of its committee boards. He also provided SMU’s Community Engagement and Leadership Center with the support necessary to host the Crain Leadership Summit, held every spring semester.

The Crain Leadership Summit gives participants the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and develop a deeper understanding of their current capabilities. Open to the entire SMU community, the summit welcomes student leaders and SMU alumni, staff, and faculty for an event that engages participants of all skill levels in leadership development. Participants receive training in multiple leadership areas and acquire firsthand experience motivating others, articulating themselves with confidence, and working with difficult individuals. 

Benefits of the summit include the chance to network with fellow students and professionals as well as share resources with other leaders in the SMU student community. Participants also take part in promoting diversity.

Five Benefits of Target Shooting

Nate Crain, president of Dallas-based Crain Information Systems, spends his spare time supporting his community, sitting on the board of directors of multiple organizations. When not dedicating his time to work or charity, Nate Crain enjoys the outdoors, target shooting around his Texas home. For those who enjoy this activity, here are four ways it can benefit health and well-being. 

1. It improves focus. When shooting, keeping both eyes on the target is key, thinking only about hitting the mark and forgetting everything else. This greatly improves one’s ability to concentrate on the task at hand.

2. It strengthens the body. Target shooting increases arm strength from holding the gun steady for long periods of time. It also improves hand-eye coordination, stamina and motor skills. 

3. It improves mental stamina. Shooting is primarily a mental sport, with most of the time spent preparing for the target. It involves problem-solving and creative thinking to effectively hit the mark.

4. It inspires personal responsibility. Any sport involving a gun requires a large amount of safety preparation and constant vigilance. It's important to protect not only oneself while participating, but those nearby.

The National Rifle Association Supports the Latest SHARE Act

Over the course of his career as president of Crain Information Systems in Dallas, Texas, Nate Crain has remained involved in politics and various community endeavors. Nate Crain supports a number of organizations, including the National Rifle Association (NRA). 

In a recently released statement, the NRA applauded the reintroduction of a bill benefiting America's hunters and sportsmen. Reintroduced by Representative Jeff Duncan of South Carolina, the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act would reduce regulations related to public lands access and certain firearm-related equipment. 

Specifically, the SHARE Act would ensure that management plans for public lands contain measures supporting activities such as hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting. The bill also addresses federal laws and regulations restricting gun owners' rights to transport firearms and purchase firearms sound suppressors. Moreover, the SHARE Act includes measures to extend existing firearm carry laws to lands managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 

While previous versions of the act have failed to be signed into law, gun advocates believe this one has a greater chance under a Trump-led White House. As is the case with most gun-related legislation, however, the bill still faces strong opposition.

Center Nerlens Noel Signs One-Year Deal with Mavericks

A Dallas-based business executive, Nate Crain has served as president of Crain Information Systems, Inc., since 1995. Outside of work, Nate Crain enjoys target shooting, reading, and cheering on local sports teams, including the Dallas Mavericks. 

The Dallas Mavericks solidified their 2017-18 lineup at the center position by signing free agent Nerlens Noel to a one-year deal worth a reported $4.1 million. The Mavericks acquired the 23-year-old center in early 2017 as part of a trade-deadline deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange for Noel, the Mavericks sent Justin Anderson, Andrew Bogut, and two second-round draft picks to Philadelphia. 

After arriving in Dallas for the end of the 2016-17 season, the 6-foot-11 Noel averaged 8.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks a game in 22 appearances. Those numbers were just under his career averages of 10 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks a game. Noel entered the NBA in 2013 and has appeared in a total of 193 games.