ActBlue

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ActBlue is a nonprofit technology organization established in June 2004 that enables Democrats, progressive groups, and nonprofits to raise money on the Internet by providing them with online fundraising software. Its stated mission is to "empower small-dollar donors".

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ActBlue is independent of the Democratic Party itself and does not endorse individual candidates. The organization is open to Democratic campaigns, candidates, committees, and progressive 501(c)4 organizations. Groups that use ActBlue pay a 3.95% credit card processing fee. As a nonprofit, ActBlue runs its own, separate fundraising program and accepts tips on contributions to pay for its expenses.

Milestones

• Founded in 2004 by Benjamin Rahn and Matt DeBergalis.
• In February 2016, ActBlue launched AB Charities, an arm of the organization that makes ActBlue's fundraising tools available to nonprofits.
• Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign used ActBlue for contributions. According to journalist Ned Resnikoff, Sanders campaign "outraised" Hillary Clinton's campaign in this regard.
• ActBlue had nearly 8,000 groups using the platform in 2017.

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References

• "ActBlue: Putting the 'D' Back in Democracy", The Huffington Post
• "Internet-Based PAC Driving Democratic Push: Small Donors Fuel Big Support Drive", The Boston Globe
• "Marketing Election '08: Q&A With Matt DeBergalis, ActBlue", Fast Company
• "Donations Pooled Online Are Getting Candidates' Attention", The Washington Post

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External links

• Official website

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