Who Will Push Your Cause. To make our voices heard on important issues or causes, many of us give money to charities or non-profit organizations, or we volunteer our time, skill or muscle. What often goes overlooked, however, is the giving of money to political campaigns or parties that have a direct impact on laws that shape our country. Political contributions are an important way to support a cause, but navigating the political waters can be mind-boggling. Despite the barrage of newspaper articles and television ads that run during election season, it is often difficult to get a clear, comprehensive understanding of candidates' views.
Political rhetoric is thick.
Outcomes of policies are skewed for political gain. Moreover, donors new to the contribution process can get lost in what seems to be a multitude of complicated fund-raising laws. Here's a quick primer on finding a candidate or party to support. Read the news. Some of the best resources for political backgrounding are your local newspaper and national newsmagazines.