Not only are the July numbers strong, they reflect how broad ActBlue has become. While the top 5 recipients make up a significant portion of July’s volume (~$4.5m) that leaves another ~$4m that flowing through ActBlue to smaller candidates, committees and causes. It’s evidence of the broad base of support that ActBlue represents, one that is changing the way people raise money. It couldn’t be more timely. And now, the numbers:
| Number of contributions | 200,247 |
|---|---|
| Total raised | $8,346,045.09 |
| Average Contribution size | $41.68 |
| Committees receiving money | 1,836 |
Here’s what July 2012 looks like compared to July 2011 and 2008 (last presidential election year). Percentage change is year over year:
| July 2008 | July 2011 | July 2012 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions | 19,906 | 66,746 | 200,247 | 200% |
| Volume ($) | $2,565,814.49 | $2,678,159.69 | $8,346,045.09 | 212% |
| Mean Donation | $128.90 | $40.12 | $41.68 | 4% |
| Committees | 1,043 | 861 | 1,836 | 113% |
Here are the five top committees, by number of donors, for July 2012.
| Name | Race | Donors | Dollars |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCCC | Party Committee | 85,045 | $2,695,553 |
| DSCC | Party Committee | 31,359 | $1,319,036 |
| Elizabeth Warren | MA-Sen | 11,798 | $241,687 |
| Democracy for America | Organization | 8,575 | $198,614 |
| PCCC | Organization | 8,376 | $119,989 |
