Step 2: Find Organizations That Match Your Interests

Discover effective and innovative organizations.

Now that you've thought more about the political return you are seeking, it's time to start discovering the organizations delivering this return and making a difference on the issues you care about.

Before you get started searching, here are a few more questions to ask yourself:

• Do you want to find organizations that work locally or nationally?
• Do you want to work with partisan or nonpartisan organizations?
• What is your tolerance for risk? Do you prefer working with startups versus more established organizations?
• Is tax-deductibility important to you?

If you need help answering some of these questions, take a look at Political Giving 101.

Next Step: Once you have found a handful of organizations that you feel match your interests, it's time to investigate them a little further and make sure they can use your contribution effectively.