Exporting Data for External Tools

Export your campaign data from Pulsar for use in spreadsheets, external analytics tools, or other campaign platforms.

Available Export Formats

CSV (Comma-Separated Values)

Universal format compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, and most data tools.

FPPC/FEC Contribution Worksheets

CSV worksheets for reviewing contributions before you prepare a filing. They are not filing formats, and Pulsar doesn't file for you.

What You Can Export

Data Type

Location

Formats

Contacts

Contacts → Export CSV

CSV

Donations

Fundraising → Export CSV

CSV

FPPC and FEC contribution worksheets

Compliance

CSV

Exporting Contacts

Go to Contacts

Navigate to Contacts.

Apply Filters (Optional)

Filter contacts to export only a subset if needed.

Click Export CSV

Click Export CSV in the toolbar.

Use the Downloaded CSV

The browser downloads the rows currently shown, with your visible columns plus first and last name. Adjust the filters and visible columns before exporting.

Other Exports

Fundraising has an Export CSV button for donation rows when your role allows export. Compliance can generate CSV contribution review worksheets for FPPC and FEC preparation. Pulsar does not offer a single export page for every data type.

Data Security Considerations

Important

Exported data contains sensitive information. Handle exports carefully:

• Don't share exports over insecure channels

• Delete exports when no longer needed

• Follow your campaign's data handling policies

Common Export Uses

• Mail houses - Export addresses for direct mail campaigns

• Phone banks - Export phone lists for external calling systems

• Analysis - Load into Excel or analytics tools for custom analysis

• Working copy - Keep a local CSV of the rows you exported

• Reporting - Create custom reports in other tools

Next Steps

• Available Integrations Overview

• How to Import Contacts via CSV

• How to Generate FPPC Reports