Tracking the Influence of Money in Politics
Tracking the Influence of Money in Politics Edwin Bender Bert Brandenburg Keesha Gaskins
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
We Connect the Dots in 50 States Ballot measures Judicial candidates
Statewide candidates Legislative candidates
Federal candidates Political parties Lobbyists & clients National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Our Data Tells You Who gave? How much?
To whom? When?
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
1. Data Informs
Legislative Power Mapping 2. Data Builds
Institutional Capacity
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping Identify recipients of special interest money • Who gave to those in positions of power? • Which of your allies also gave to them?
• Who can best deliver your message?
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping
Example
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping
Display by Contributor: Who gave the most?
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping
Display by Candidate: Who got the most?
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping
Example: Top industries that donated to 2013 Senate Health Care Committee members (2015 legislative committees coming soon)
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping
Top contributors to Health Care Committee Members
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Build Institutional Capacity Identify influencers and inform your ask • 90% of political donors also give charitably
• Develop membership & potential allies
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Build Institutional Capacity
Inform your ask • Do your donors give more politically than charitably? • See who is active in policy issues that intersect your mission
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Build Institutional Capacity
Develop membership & potential allies • Which of your members and donors are interested in ballot measure issues? • Who might invite a new circle of supporters?
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Want to Learn More? Contact Edwin Bender 406-449-2480 [email protected]
Follow us! Facebook.com/FollowTheMoney.org Twitter: @MoneyInPolitics National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
Independent Sector Bert Brandenburg November 15, 2014
JAS MISSION Justice at Stake is the only national organization that focuses exclusively on keeping courts fair and impartial. Justice at Stake leads a nonpartisan national partnership of more than 50 organizations, protecting our justice system through public education, litigation and reform.
THE NEW POLITICS OF JUDICIAL ELECTIONS
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
2014 judicial elections
2014 judicial elections
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
We Connect the Dots in 50 States Ballot measures Judicial candidates
Statewide candidates Legislative candidates
Federal candidates Political parties Lobbyists & clients National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Our Data Tells You Who gave? How much?
To whom? When?
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
1. Data Informs
Legislative Power Mapping 2. Data Builds
Institutional Capacity
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping Identify recipients of special interest money • Who gave to those in positions of power? • Which of your allies also gave to them?
• Who can best deliver your message?
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping
Example
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping
Display by Contributor: Who gave the most?
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping
Display by Candidate: Who got the most?
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping
Example: Top industries that donated to 2013 Senate Health Care Committee members (2015 legislative committees coming soon)
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Legislative Power Mapping
Top contributors to Health Care Committee Members
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Build Institutional Capacity Identify influencers and inform your ask • 90% of political donors also give charitably
• Develop membership & potential allies
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Build Institutional Capacity
Inform your ask • Do your donors give more politically than charitably? • See who is active in policy issues that intersect your mission
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Build Institutional Capacity
Develop membership & potential allies • Which of your members and donors are interested in ballot measure issues? • Who might invite a new circle of supporters?
National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
FollowTheMoney.org Tracking political donations in all 50 states
Want to Learn More? Contact Edwin Bender 406-449-2480 [email protected]
Follow us! Facebook.com/FollowTheMoney.org Twitter: @MoneyInPolitics National Institute on Money in State Politics
Independent Sector 2014
Independent Sector Bert Brandenburg November 15, 2014
JAS MISSION Justice at Stake is the only national organization that focuses exclusively on keeping courts fair and impartial. Justice at Stake leads a nonpartisan national partnership of more than 50 organizations, protecting our justice system through public education, litigation and reform.
THE NEW POLITICS OF JUDICIAL ELECTIONS
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
New Politics of Judicial Elections
2014 judicial elections
2014 judicial elections
