Canvassing: Winning campaigns and
building organizations one person at a time 

If you ask anyone who’s canvassed for the Fund in the last 25 years, they’ll probably give you a thoughtful dissertation on the value of canvassing. Any of our more than 50 partner organizations will too, as will leaders throughout the progressive movement. Boiling it down, there are at least five good reasons to canvass:

• Raise money to fund campaigns and build an organization
• Sign up members for an organization  
• Educate the public about serious problems and real solutions
• Build name recognition for an organization and campaign
• Influence decision-makers

And then there’s the profound, positive impact of canvassing on the people we canvass and the canvassers themselves. These impacts aren’t easily measured, but they undoubtedly help lay the groundwork for a healthier, more vibrant democracy.