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Campaign Launchbox
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Jumpstart your campaign with everything you need in one powerful package. The Campaign Launchbox is designed for candidates who are ready to hit the ground running. Each Launchbox comes packed with essential materials, strategic resources, and dedicated consulting time to help you plan, launch, and grow your campaign with confidence. Whether you're a first-time candidate or looking to level up, the Launchbox gives you the tools to make an impact from day one.
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This list is subject to change.
5 hours of Consulting Time
Campaign Budget Template
Vendors List
Compliance Workbook
Call Time Tracker
Campaign Plan Template
Campaign Checklist
Sample Fundraising Plan
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Your campaign isn’t one-size-fits-all — and your Launchbox doesn’t have to be either. Add exactly what you need to build your winning strategy.
Website Design
Compliance
Social Media Management
Printing Services
Campaign Library Access
Something not on this list? Ask!
Introducing our Campaign Library
All the essentials, all in one place. The Campaign Library is a resource hub where candidates can check out ready-to-go kits, use shared furniture, access our printer, and tap into the tools that make running a campaign easier and more affordable. Whether you're organizing a fundraiser or mobilizing your community, the Library has what you need to stay focused and on track.
Upstream Services
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Our team is here to get you across the finish line, and we will get creative to amplify your existing team or build you a team from scratch. We know what it is like to run for office while also managing everything else, needing your most valuable resource time.
Campaign Strategy
Fundraising and Compliance
Campaign Launch
Candidate Management
Voter Outreach and Field Organizing -
We hire people interested in working on campaigns or within businesses. Don’t know where to start? We will put you on one of our teams and assign you to a project. You can learn about voter engagement in field organizing, campaign operations, or fundraising.
From technical services to helpful resources, we provide you with everything you need to start your own business or non-profit. *Includes access to the Upstream Resource Library*
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Upstream brings experience with diverse communities from across Colorado. We work with our clients to connect them to the people that need to know them. We do this through:
Strategic Communications & Planning
Community Engagement
Creative Outreach
Policy Analysis
Our Founder
Val Nosler Beck, founder of Upstream, is a seasoned expert in operations management, community engagement, and strategic planning with over two decades of experience across local, state, and federal government. Known for her ability to tackle complex challenges and build trust in fast-paced environments, Val is a dynamic leader and skilled communicator. At Upstream, she’s redefining campaigns and outreach by bringing fresh, proactive perspectives, amplifying voices, and creating innovative solutions for clients. Energize Loans recently featured Val in a video showcasing the impactful work she leads through Upstream.
There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they're falling in.
— Desmond Tutu
