Let's be thoughtful about our political donations. Our contributions can have a lot more impact, say, if they fund a local campaign rather than a U.S. Senate campaign. That downballot campaign will turn out voters who will also vote for the Senate candidate at the top of the ticket. That money can have a big impact if it's donated to a group that focuses on turning out voters of color, for those groups can reach voters that Senate campaigns will never reach.
These suggestions are for donors who believe all people have inherent worth and dignity and want to create a future where all can thrive.
Grassroots groups that organize year-round in communities that have large working class, youth and people-of-color populations build long-term relationships and succeed in their communities in ways that candidates and outside groups cannot.
In 2024, grassroots groups were more likely to reach racially diverse, young, and infrequent voters than political parties and campaigns were. They were also more likely to communicate person-to-person, and they had significantly higher contact rates in key states. [MVP Report].Donations to local groups that know their communities can be highly effective!