Beacon's canvassing onboarding service is a hands-on white-glove setup. Our team imports the list, runs the voter file import against any source, draws the territories, builds the first campaign, sets up the team accounts, and walks the team through it on a live call. Most programs are knocking on day one.
— What's included
Our team handles the entire canvassing onboarding service, so the field operation launches without technical hiccups.
/01 — IMPORT
We import the voter file, donor list, or prospect database, remove duplicates, geocode addresses, and enrich records with phone and email where available.
/02 — TURF
We draw the canvassing territories on the map — by precinct, ZIP, neighborhood, or custom polygon — and assign them to the right team members from day one.
/03 — CAMPAIGN
The first campaign is built and ready, with scripts written, surveys built, walk lists generated, and canvassing-hour rules set for the relevant jurisdiction.
/04 — TEAM
Every team member has an account with the right role and permissions. Managers see the dashboard and canvassers get the mobile app installed on their phones.
/05 — COMPLIANCE
DNC rules, canvassing-hour restrictions, and data privacy settings are configured for the relevant jurisdiction, so the program is TCPA-compliant from the first knock.
/06 — ONBOARDING
A live walkthrough with the team. Managers learn the dashboard and canvassers learn the door screen, with questions answered in the same session.
— How it works
From sign-up to first knock, the path most clients follow runs in under 48 hours.
/01
Create a Beacon account and share details about the operation — org type, team size, goal, timeline — and upload the contact file if there is one.
/02
Our team imports the contacts, draws the territories, sets up the first campaign with scripts and surveys, and creates each team member's account.
/03
A live walkthrough with the team. Managers see the dashboard, canvassers install the app, and the team is knocking doors that same day.
— Pricing
Pick the tier that matches the Beacon plan and team size. Each one is a one-time fee with no recurring charges on top of the platform subscription.
/01 — Essentials
For Starter & Growth plans
/02 — Professional
For Pro & Business plans
/03 — Enterprise
For Scale & Enterprise plans
— Why white-glove?
Time spent configuring software is time not spent knocking doors. Handing the setup off lets the team focus on the work that wins programs.
White-glove clients are typically knocking on day one. Self-serve teams average a week to configure.
Our team has set up hundreds of field operations, so the territories, scripts, and walk lists are built by someone who already knows what works.
DNC rules, canvassing hours, and privacy settings are configured correctly the first time, which avoids regulatory surprises mid-program.
Teams that go through guided onboarding tend to stick with the platform more than self-serve teams.
— FAQ
Yes. White-glove is a one-time setup service ($249 / $499 / $999), and the monthly Beacon subscription is separate and starts when the team goes live.
The contact file (CSV or Excel), a rough description of the territories to canvass, and the names and phone numbers of the team members who need accounts. We fill in the rest on the kickoff call.
Essentials runs two business days from kickoff call to live platform. Professional runs 24 hours. Enterprise runs same-day. Anything longer, we'll flag up front.
That's normal and it's part of the work. Duplicates, malformed addresses, missing fields, and weird columns all get cleaned up as part of the setup with no extra fee.
Yes, and it's included on Professional and Enterprise. We get on a call, learn the program, and draft the door scripts and surveys for the team to review and approve before launch.
Essentials includes one 30-min call, Professional includes one 60-min recorded call, and Enterprise includes two 60-min recorded calls. Past that, ongoing support runs through the Beacon subscription.
Yes. Some teams self-serve, hit a snag, then bring us in to clean it up. The same setup options apply whenever the team decides.
— Skip the setup
Sign up today and send us the contact file. We'll have the platform ready in 48 hours so the team's first walk goes out before the end of the week.