NOTA for President: Donate

A billion dollars?

In the lead-up to the 2012 election, journalists predicted that it would be the first year a presidential candidate raised more than a billion dollars for their campaign. Some are suggesting that in 2016, candidates will raise more than five billion dollars altogether.

This campaign doesn't need a billion dollars. In fact we're prepared to continue the campaign without any donations at all.

However, your decision to support NOTA with a financial contribution creates opportunities that might not have been possible before. For an idea of what we could accomplish, take a look at the table of "Possible Campaign Expenses."

Possible Campaign Expenses

Website Expenses

$400 – $800

Creating a secure web presence for the NOTA campaign requires an account with a web hosting provider, an SSL certificate, and a domain name. This cost varies because we are strategically acquiring a variety of similar domain names.
Video Equipment

$500 – $2000

Our goal is to create informative, engaging, and (hopefully) viral video content. Producing high quality videos requires better equipment that we currently have. This includes higher quality cameras, lenses, and microphones. Depending on available funds we will either rent equipment or purchase it outright.
Ballot Access & Education

$500 – $4500

As explained in our FAQs, the campaign is focusing on filing for write-in candidacy in as many states as possible (follow our progress on the "Vote" page). In a few instances, though, states provide alternate methods of ballot access.

In Colorado, for example, instead of collecting signatures, candidates for President can pay a $1000 fee and have their name listed on the actual ballot—instead of requiring voters to write-in their name.

In other states, the government publishes an official voter education guide which candidates can pay to appear in. Alaska, for example, asks $300 for publishing a candidate's information in their official pamphlet.
Online Advertising

$100 – ?

Our primary focus for this campaign is on social media. While word of mouth will be vital, we also plan to purchase ads on Facebook, Twitter, and possibly other networks as well.
Traditional Advertising

$4000 – ?

If we could raise enough funds, it may be possible to advertise in traditional ways as well, like billboards and transit advertising. These costs would vary greatly depending on method, location, and the length of the ad campaign. Initial research suggests that a modest digital billboard campaign in the Grand Rapids, MI market would cost at least $4000.
Promotional Materials

$100 – $1000 / ?

To promote the campaign and provide a way for people to show their support, we're planning on creating business cards, decals, pins, stickers, yard signs, shirts—you name it.

Can you help?

One of the great things about a campaign like ours is that a financial contribution of any size can be put to use right away. Whether you can donate $5, $20, $50, or more, whatever you give will make a difference.

In the very near future, we hope to offer you the ability to make your contribution online. Until then, you can donate to the campaign by making a check out to "None of the Above for President" and sending it to

None of the Above for President

6026 Kalamazoo Ave SE, #305

Kentwood, MI 49508

Before you donate please read through the section on this page titled "Campaign Finance 101." Note that when you make a contribution, please include your address, occupation, and the name of your employer.

Campaign Finance 101

Contributions to political campaigns face a number of restrictions which are overseen by the Federal Election Commission. In accepting contributions, our campaign is required to follow these standards. Some of the most important requirements are:

Campaign contributions may only be made by U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Contributions from foreign citizens cannot be accepted.
Contributions cannot be made by corporations, unions, or federal government contractors.
Individuals are not allowed to make contributions on behalf of another person.
Each individual can contribute up to $2700 per candidate per election.
Cash donations are allowed for amounts up to $100. Above that, contributions must be made by check or other non-cash method.
If your contributions total more than $200, the campaign is required to report your name, address, occupation, employer, and contribution amount. By providing this information at your time of contribution, we will be better able to meet our reporting requirements.

If you'd like to know more about the regulations placed on campaign contributions, the FEC provides a number of informational brochures, including their "Citizens' Guide" and "Contributions" brochures.

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A billion dollars?

Possible Campaign Expenses

Can you help?

Campaign Finance 101

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