How to Give Money to the NDP Party

The New Democratic Party or NDP is a liberal political organization in Canadian politics. The New Democrats use their party organization to advocate public access to health care, aboriginal rights and sustainable development to protect the environment. In order to give money to the NDP, you need to determine what kind of impact you want your donation to have.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Donate Money to the New Democratic Party

1. Supply money to the New Democratic Party national office to help keep NDP candidates strong throughout Canada. Your donation to the NDP national organization will help pay off salaries, develop national awareness campaigns and supply administrative funds for upcoming elections.
2. Determine the strength of your province's NDP office before you give them your money. In provinces like Saskatchewan where the party was created, provincial funding is sufficient to help the party grow. Consider donating funds to another provincial branch of NDP to maximize the power of your hard earned money.
3. Find local NDP branches in your community that need donations to help ensure growth. These offices are typically run by a few part time employees and volunteers so funding for office supplies, campaign materials and advertising can go a long way. Your donation can also give you membership benefits to the national NDP and advanced access to information on party events.
4. Wait until the next federal election to donate money to the NDP candidate in your riding or voting district. Your donation during the campaigning period in Canadian elections can have a great impact on helping your favorite candidate compete against Liberal and Conservative Party candidates.
5. Eschew the complications of federal politics by donating funds to the NDP candidate in your provincial legislative riding. Provincial legislators are responsible for roadway projects, local health care and dozens of other issues that influence your daily life. These candidates only receive a small amount of funding from the national party, so your donation has a great deal of impact.
6. Understand the difference between the federal districts of the two northwestern provinces and the rest of Canada. Nunavut and the Northwest Territories have federally controlled legislatures that hold nonpartisan elections for individual seats. The NDP still has a presence in these territories through local organizations but they cannot directly fund candidates due to federal regulations.

Tips & Warnings

• Recognize the difference between the New Democratic Party in Quebec and its national agenda. In the late 1980s, members of the NDP from Quebec separated from the larger organization because they wanted independence for their province. Give money to the Quebec NDP if you recognize their unique desire for sovereignty from Canada.