Campaign Technology FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about BGI Campaign Growth Engine™.
Is this only for large political campaigns?+
No. Packages are designed to accommodate different campaign sizes and timeframes, including local campaigns.
Do I need an EIN?+
Some telecommunications, messaging, financial, advertising, email, or third-party services may require organizational verification or an EIN. BGI will identify technology requirements during onboarding, but the campaign is responsible for obtaining and maintaining its official documentation.
Can BGI obtain an EIN for my campaign?+
BGI can provide technology-readiness guidance and direct campaigns to appropriate official resources, but BGI does not provide legal or tax services or make legal filings on behalf of the campaign unless separately authorized through an appropriate qualified provider.
What happens when my included timeframe ends?+
Campaigns can extend access in additional 30-day increments at the extension rate associated with their package.
Is marketing included?+
No. Campaign Growth Engine packages provide campaign technology and infrastructure. Ongoing Campaign Marketing Services are available separately.
Does the marketing price include advertising spend?+
No. Advertising budgets are separate and are paid by the campaign.
Can you guarantee votes or election results?+
No. BGI provides technology and marketing services. BGI never guarantees votes, fundraising, election outcomes, or political results.
Can my existing campaign contacts be imported?+
Depending on the selected package, BGI may assist with importing properly obtained campaign contact data. Data quality, consent, applicable laws, and platform requirements may affect what can be imported or used for communications.
Can multiple campaign team members use the system?+
Yes, depending on package configuration and available user permissions.
Can BGI build campaign event pages?+
Yes. Campaign Growth Engine can support registration experiences for campaign events such as town halls, community meetings, volunteer events, fundraisers, and other approved campaign events.
What happens after Election Day?+
Campaigns may discuss continued system access, data export/retention options, or transition to another appropriate BGI technology solution depending on their future needs and applicable requirements.