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INTRODUCING THE DEMOCRACY FUND
The 2020 election was one of the most important in our lifetime. The control of our government was at stake, but so was the democratic foundation of our country. Together – with your partnership – we registered, educated, and mobilized voters to turn out in record numbers.
Now, insurrectionists and far-right anti-democracy extremists continue to attack our free and fair elections. In state legislatures across the country, we’ve seen an onslaught of attacks on voting rights, with over 440 bills introduced or passed in 48 states during the 2021 legislative session alone. These bills are the result of decades-long efforts to disenfranchise large swaths of the American public, muting them and blocking them from power.
This is the real fight for democracy: not one election, but the long-term, comprehensive work of protecting against these threats and building the pluralistic society to which we aspire. As we move into a new phase at VoteAmerica, we’re shifting our attention to the larger, years-long effort to protect and advance democracy. That’s why we created the VoteAmerica Democracy Fund. Investments in VoteAmerica now will sustain the fight and build the capacity to do critical work between and across election cycles.
In 2020, your investments helped mobilize record voter turnout in one of the most important elections of our lifetime. Making an ongoing investment represents your commitment to protecting the principles of American democracy.
DEMOCRACY FUND INVESTMENT LEVELS
Democracy requires an investment of our time, our energy, and our money. We hope you'll invest at the highest level at which you are comfortable. All Democracy Fund investors are recognized and rewarded, but the greater reward is being able to sleep at night knowing that you are doing everything you can to fight back against the concentrated assault on our democracy.
Torchbearers – $100,000+
Our leadership team hosts a private lunch or dinner event for you and 10 of your family/friends
3 one-on-one meetings per year with VoteAmerica CEO, Debra Cleaver
Invitation to all VoteAmerica in-person and virtual events for you and 4 guests
Invitation to our virtual speaker series for you and 4 guests
Quarterly group update call with VoteAmerica CEO, Debra Cleaver
Yearly recognition gift, sent around the holiday season
Recognition in the VoteAmerica annual report and on the VoteAmerica website
$1000 in credit to spend at the VoteAmerica online store
Member discounts at the VoteAmerica online store
Vanguards – $50,000+
2 one-on-one meetings per year with VoteAmerica CEO, Debra Cleaver
Invitation to all VoteAmerica in-person and virtual events for you and 2 guests
Invitation to our virtual speaker series for you and 2 guests
Quarterly group update call with VoteAmerica CEO, Debra Cleaver
Yearly recognition gift, sent around the holiday season
Inclusion on the VoteAmerica VIP email list
Recognition in the VoteAmerica annual report and on the VoteAmerica website
$500 in credit to spend at the VoteAmerica online store
Member discounts at the VoteAmerica online store
Freedom Fighters – $25,000+
Quarterly group update call with VoteAmerica CEO, Debra Cleaver
Invitation to all VoteAmerica in-person and virtual events for you and 1 guest
Invitation to our virtual speaker series for you and 1 guest
Yearly recognition gift, sent around the holiday season
Inclusion on the VoteAmerica VIP email list
Recognition in the VoteAmerica annual report and on the VoteAmerica website
$250 in credit to spend at the VoteAmerica online store
Member discounts at the VoteAmerica online store
Sentinels – $10,000+
Quarterly group update call with VoteAmerica CEO, Debra Cleaver
Invitation to all VoteAmerica in-person and virtual events
Invitation to our virtual speaker series
Yearly recognition gift, sent around the holiday season
Inclusion on the VoteAmerica VIP email list
Recognition in the VoteAmerica annual report and on the VoteAmerica website
$100 in credit to spend at the VoteAmerica online store
Member discounts at the VoteAmerica online store
Guardians – $5,000+
Quarterly group update call with VoteAmerica CEO, Debra Cleaver
Invitation to our virtual speaker series
Yearly recognition gift, sent around the holiday season
Recognition in the VoteAmerica annual report and on the website
Inclusion on our CEO's VIP email list
$50 in credit to spend at the VoteAmerica store
Member discounts at the VoteAmerica online store
Champions – $2,500+
Quarterly group update call with VoteAmerica CEO, Debra Cleaver
Inclusion on our CEO's VIP email list
Recognition in the VoteAmerica annual report and on the website
Member discounts at the VoteAmerica store
Defenders – $1,000+
Recognition in the VoteAmerica annual report and on the website
Inclusion on our CEO's VIP email list
Member discounts at the VoteAmerica store
Sustainers – $500+
Recognition on the VoteAmerica website
Inclusion on our CEO's VIP email list
Member discounts at the VoteAmerica store
Supporters – $250+
Recognition on the VoteAmerica website
Member discounts at the VoteAmerica store
Our sincere gratitude
Activists – $100+
Member discounts at the VoteAmerica store
Our sincere gratitude
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WAYS TO GIVE
VoteAmerica makes it easy to invest. We accept online donations, bank wires and ACH, investments directly from your donor-advised fund (DAF), and stock transfers. We'll be adding support for crypto donations shortly. We even accept paper checks.
Donate online (credit card, debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay)
Donate through your DAF. To make a gift, provide your DAF with your your name, your address and VoteAmerica's Tax ID# 84-3442002, along with the amount you wish to give, and instruct your DAF that the gift is to support the Democracy Fund.
Donate stocks. You can transfer stock directly to VoteAmerica via our partner, Stockdonator.com. Click here to donate stock.
Set up a wire or ACH transfer. Electronic fund transfers are great. Click here to find our account information.
Does your employer match? Click here to search for your employer.
Send a check via the mail. Please note: USPS postal delivery is currently very, very slow. You may want to consider shipping via UPS or FedEx, with a signature required, for added security.
VoteAmerica, Inc.
530 Divisadero Street
PBM 126
San Francisco CA 94117
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I donate to the Democracy Fund?
We accept online donations, paper checks, bank wires and ACH, donations made via donor-advised funds (DAFs), and donations of stock. We also accept cryptocurrencies. Find out all the ways you can donate here.
What is a Democracy Fund membership?
VoteAmerica has created a number of membership levels that are tied to investment levels, so that fund members are recognized for their generosity. As investment levels increase, so do the membership benefits. Membership is based on unrestricted gifts made or facilitated by an individual and their spouse during a calendar year. Fund members are publicly recognized in the year after their investment (meaning 2021 Democracy Fund members will be recognized in the 2022 VoteAmerica annual report). Your Democracy Fund membership is good for one year (365 days) and is renewable annually. Your benefits will be active as long as your membership is active.
Do you accept employer matches?
We sure do. Many companies and foundations will match the value of charitable gifts made by employees and their spouses, as well as board members and retirees. To find out if a particular company or foundation has a matching gift program, check VoteAmerica's matching gifts database. Click here to see if your employer matches donations.
Can I set up a monthly investment?
You can set your gift to be automatically charged to your credit card on a monthly basis via our secure online giving site. Select the "Monthly" option on the giving page. Recurring gifts ensure that we can focus on registering and turning out voters, and not on asking you for money. Click here to set up a monthly contribution.
Is it really important to support the Democracy Fund every single year?
Yes! Elections happen every year, not just every four years. There are over 519,000 elected officials in the United States, and most of them are elected during low-turnout races that happen during the "off years." Consistent giving allows VoteAmerica to register and turn out voters every year.
Why should I consider a multi-year investment?
Because elections happen every year, not just every four years. There are over 519,000 elected officials in the United States, and most of them are elected during low-turnout races that happen during the "off years." A multi-year pledge ensures that we can get voters to the polls during municipal and state elections, which broadens the electorate and increases government accountability. Please email finance@voteamerica.com if you're interested in setting up a multi-year investment.
What is the deadline for making an investment?
Each year’s Democracy Fund campaign ends on December 31.