Campaign Budget Worksheet

Plan resources before commitments are made. Confirm local contribution, spending and reporting rules with the relevant authority.

Budget rule: Every line needs an owner, a realistic estimate, a payment method, a compliance check and a record of the evidence retained.

1. Funding assumptions

SourceTargetConfirmedNotes / restrictions
Small donations
Major donations
Candidate funds / loan
Events / merchandise
Total projected income

2. Spending plan

CategoryPlannedCommittedPaidOwnerCompliance check / receipt
Staff and contractors
Printing and materials
Advertising and media
Travel and events
Digital tools and data
Election-day operations
Contingency
Total spending

3. Review decisions