As we approach the New Year, it is a good time for all of us to evaluate our respective plans for political giving in 2024. For this reason, we are forwarding below an email below from the founder of Activate America, one of our key partners, to let you know more about their plans for helping to win back the House in 2024. Another of other key partners this year is the California Democratic Party (CADEM) which is the backbone of the efforts to win in six key CA districts crucial to to taking back the House.
When planning for your political giving, two strategies are important to keep in mind, no matter if your budget is large, medium or small.
1. GIVE EARLY. Now is the time when organizations are hiring staff, getting office space, and planning the scope of their voter outreach.
2. GIVE MONTHLY. Monthly donations allow organizations and candidates to plan their budgets.
We're pleased to let you know that IndiMarin has sufficient funds on hand for the year, so we will not be asking for donations. Rather, we do the research to be able to recommend wise and strategic options for political giving, and make it easy for you to donate with just one click. Hopefully, our guidance is helpful for you in sorting through the broad range of ways to contribute.
Both Activate America and the California Democratic Party do crucial work across the state of California to bring home wins in the six more competitive Congressional districts here. The road to winning back the House runs through California, so these two groups need our financial support and they need it early to build their organizations even further for the intensity of 2024. IndiMarin has been working with these groups for years and we are confident that every dollar will be used effectively. Your donation will be evenly split between them. DONATE AT THIS LINK AND PLEASE CONSIDER A MONTHLY ALLOCATION. (NOTE: This link will be updated as grassroots organizations develop their strategies and as the primary results narrow the candidate field.)
Thank you for giving as generously as your budget allows to help win back a Democratic trifecta in 2024!
~ The IndiMarin Steering Committee - Betsy, Nanda, Andie, Joy, Laurie, Betty and Susan
EMAIL FROM DOUG LINNEY, FOUNDER OF ACTIVATE AMERICA
When I founded Activate America in 2017, it was at a moment of despair. I wanted to channel my disbelief and grief over Trump’s election into something practical and useful. I was inspired by the Women’s March. I wanted to use my decades of campaign experience to elect Democrats who could put a check on MAGA extremists.
Since then, we’ve reached voters in swing districts and states nearly 30 million times and helped elect more than two dozen Democrats. We do all of this at the low cost of just 10 cents per contact.
When you invest in Activate America, you’re investing in a proven program that is focused on work that has impact and value. We carefully tailor our communications to Democratic-leaning voters who sometimes stay home on Election Day or Independent voters who can be persuaded to vote for Democrats if they hear the right messages.
As you consider your year-end giving in these closing days of 2023, I’m going to ask you to keep Activate America in mind.
We have big plans for 2024. We think Democrats can hold the Senate, and we’re increasingly optimistic about regaining the House. Stopping Trumpism in all its forms is necessary for the survival of our democracy and the rule of law. In addition, many voters we reach will also be Biden voters in swing states who will also vote to defeat Trump.
Thank you for all that you do to bring hope and justice into this world. We’re inspired by all our supporters who make Activate America a community of purpose.
Happy New Year,
Doug Linney