Is there an online alternative to ActBlue when contributing to candidates?

[diva77]

Normally, checks would be sent via USPS to avert having to deal with the unwelcome barrage of junk email from various PACs that we've never heard of or interacted with that follow any contributions processed by Actblue.

[msongs]

1. avoid the actblue skim by donating directly to a candidate nt

[diva77]

2. Have you found a candidate site that doesn't funnel thru ActBlue? I haven't.

[Omaha Steve]

4. That skim is exactly the same when donating by credit card directly to a candidate

https://secure.actblue.com/about

How ActBlue Works
We want as many groups as possible to be able to create strong grassroots fundraising programs. Our platform is available to Democratic candidates and committees, progressive organizations, and nonprofits that share our values for no cost besides a 3.95% processing fee on donations. And we operate as a conduit, which means donations made through ActBlue to a campaign or organization are considered individual donations. You can read more about our structure here.

We take care of building fundraising tools and technology so the groups using our platform can focus on engaging and communicating with their supporters — we don't fundraise, donate, or send texts or emails on behalf of any group. And as a nonprofit ourselves, we’re funded by our own amazing small-dollar donors! (tips)

[bearsfootball516]

3. I don't think so.

Pretty much every Democratic candidate goes through ActBlue.