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The work doesnt stop once your ballot is cast.
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For political campaigns or mission-driven organizations, financial resources often make the crucial difference between success and failure.
But consider the throw in of impact money can have when its rooted in your values.
When you align charitable giving with your passions, youre investing to create sustainable impact.
(For more on assessing impact, read on.)
If large donations are like the ice cream in a sundae, then small donations function like toppings.
The small donations help organizations go that extra mile.
The organization Givewelldetailswhat a select group of high-impact charities can do with donations as small as a few dollars.
With basic costs taken care of, you should have about 30 percent set aside to play with.
If a monthly donation does not fit within your budget, try first committing to a once-a-year donation.
you’re able to use your birthday as a chance to fundraise.
Facebooksfundraising featureis an easy way to ask for donations from friends and family.
Platforms likeCrowdriseorGoFundMecan engage your data pipe in helping you raise money for a cause you care about.
Particularly around elections, you might feel over-stimulated when it comes to requests for donations.
For example, are you interested in supporting a larger, national nonprofit focused on changing federal policies?
Dont be afraid to ask questions andlearn more about how your money will actually be used.
Despite the power that charitable giving can create, nothing can fully replace your own civic engagement.
Money is merely an extension of your own voicea vehicle that can help create long-term, critical change.
There are so many ways to make an impact and shape the world you inhabit.
Get out there and vote.
Volunteer for a cause you care about.
