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Become A Common Cause Member

For more than 50 years, Americans have been standing up for their rights by becoming Common Cause members.

Today we are more than 1.5 million strong. We have members in every congressional district in the country. And we are relentless in our pursuit of open, honest, and accountable government.

The more members we have, the louder our voice. Please make your contribution in support of Common Cause’s and join us today.

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Other Ways To Give…

There are many ways to support Common Cause’s mission to hold power accountable. If you have questions or do not see your preferred method of giving listed, please contact Membership Services at: (202) 833-1200 or giving@commoncause.org and we’ll be happy to discuss your options for making a contribution.

Give from Your Donor-Advised Fund 

Please consider making a gift to Common Cause Education Fund through your donor advised fund. Questions? Please email or call Rachel Queirolo, National Director of Major Gifts at rqueirolo@commoncause.org or (202) 736-5773.

Tax-Deductible Giving

Contributions to Common Cause are not tax deductible since our work includes lobbying for reform. But you can make a tax-deductible contribution to our affiliate, Common Cause Education Fund, a 501(c)3 charitable organization that supports our efforts to hold power accountable through civic engagement and public education. Click here to make your tax-deductible gift >>

Retirement Account and IRA Giving

Including Common Cause Education Fund as a beneficiary of your retirement account or IRA is another simple, tax-effective way to strengthen democracy and promote good governance. Click here to learn more about retirement account and IRA giving.

Support Common Cause in your Will

Help guarantee the promise of democracy for the next generation by leaving an estate gift, such as a bequest or other planned gift. Use this FREE will writing tool to get started quickly and easily.

Workplace Giving

Donating to Common Cause through workplace giving is convenient and impactful. It allows employees to support efforts for government accountability and democracy reforms effortlessly via payroll deductions. Matching gift programs can amplify contributions, maximizing the impact. Learn more about workplace giving here >>

Gifts of Stock

Gifts of stock and securities can be made to Common Cause and our affiliate Common Cause Education Fund through Wells Fargo. For details on gifts of stock, click here >>

Supporting Common Cause Through a Foundation

If you are affiliated with a foundation and you are interested in learning more about our impact or making a grant to Common Cause Education Fund, please contact our Director of Foundation Relations Sam Voorhees at svoorhees@commoncause.org or 202-736-5723.

Leadership Giving

By making a gift of $10,000 or more, you’ll be joining a group of dedicated democracy defenders throughout the country. Your gift fuels our Election Protection, litigation, redistricting, combatting election disinformation, holding Trump accountable work, and so much more. Questions? Please email or call Rachel Queirolo, National Director of Major Gifts at rqueirolo@commoncause.org or 202-736-5773.

Memorial & Honorary Gifts

A gift uplifting democracy in the name of your loved one is a wonderful way to show support for Common Cause’s work. If you would like to make a memorial or honorary gift, please click here or reach out to Sam Anderson-Chinnes at sanderson@commoncause.org.

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