The Colossal Contest Playbook

The Ultimate Step-by-Step Strategy Guide for Winning Colossal Contests

Whether you're entering your child, your pet, or yourself into a Colossal online competition, The Colossal Contest Playbook gives you everything you need to plan, execute, and win — without burning out or flying blind.

Created by nonprofit strategist and lifelong storyteller Brooke Tansley, this guide delivers a complete roadmap for navigating multi-week public voting contests with clarity, heart, and efficiency.

Inside you'll learn:

• How to build a team of 100+ daily voters before the contest begins
• Exactly when and how to communicate with supporters
• How to use donor timing, Double Vote Days, and local outreach effectively
• Tools for organizing your campaign, tracking progress, and staying motivated
• How to use voting trees, games, and stunts to grow and retain engagement

Includes:

• Templates (email, social posts, donor asks) 
• Voting logs and recognition trackers
• Scripts for press, churches, schools, and civic groups
• Tips for avoiding burnout and building lasting community support

Whether this is your first campaign or your fifth, this playbook helps you stay focused, get organized, and lead your team with purpose. It's not just about winning — it's about doing it with strategy, storytelling, and joy.