Donate to Democracy North Carolina
You can make a financial contribution to Democracy North Carolina in several ways. All contributions are tax-deductible.
One way we protect our mission is by being extremely careful with our financial resources. We have always controlled our overhead so that more of our budget can go to the direct funding of vital programs and other frontline activities that truly make a difference in North Carolina. This means that whether your contribution is large or small (and we welcome both) — your donation will be put to the best possible use. You may make a general contribution to our organization or earmark it for a special program as described below.
You can donate to Democracy North Carolina in several ways:
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Make an annual contribution. Keep in mind contributions to us are tax-deductible.
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Pledge a monthly amount on your credit card. Many of our Advocates pledge $20 a month on their credit or debit cards. To pledge monthly, please contact our Development Director, Molly Beacham, at 919-286-6000, Ext. 12.
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Direct a gift to a specific program like voter outreach, research, Democracy Summer, training, or community organizing. Your money will go to the program you specify.
- You can also donate non-cash assets, such as stocks or bonds, or make a legacy gift. Contact our Development Director, Molly Beacham, at 919-286-6000, Ext. 12 for details.
Or mail your tax-deductible check, made out to Democracy North Carolina, to:
Democracy North Carolina
1821 Green Street
Durham, NC 27705-4114
If you have any questions, please contact our Development Director, Molly Beacham, at 919-286-6000, Ext. 12.
Buy This Book!
A brilliant and generous team of authors have named Democracy North Carolina as the recipient of proceeds from their book, Local Democracy Under Siege: Activism, Public Interest and Private Politics. The book is a study of five North Carolina communities, including some Democracy NC target areas. It is a must-read for anyone concerned about creating a truly participatory society.
Many thanks to its authors and UNC faculty members Donald Nonini and Dorothy Holland for their research and philanthropy.You can order on-line at any book site. It's also available at Triangle bookstores, including Bull's Head Bookshop (UNC-Chapel Hill), Regulator Bookshop (Durham) and Quail Ridge Books & Music (Raleigh).
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No More Power Boats
When you give to Democracy NC, your money supports stronger ethics for government officials. For example, although some argued it was traditional for politicians to accept gifts from donors and lobbyists, we felt this practice hobbled attempts to raise the ethics bar for elected officials in NC. Our research into lobbyist spending and other practices highlighted the problem and gave reformers like our partner, The North Carolina Coalition for Lobbying and Government Reform, quantitative data they could use to successfully push for changes in the law that would establish higher standards of behavior for both elected officials and lobbyists. We are now using this and other original data to advocate for stronger ethical standards for board appointees and local governments. You can help us make these reforms possible by supporting our Research or Advocacy programs.
Useful Links
- Sponsor a student for Democracy Summer, our renowned training program for young leaders.
- Read more about Our Accomplishments and how we put your money to good use.
- We are a lean organization with a dedicated staff that works hard to make consistent and measurable progress.
- Our Mission details our ultimate goal: a government of the people, for the people and by the people of North Carolina.
- Our News section details the profound impact we are having on democracy in North Carolina.