Donate to Crossing Party Lines
Why Your Dollars Matter
Crossing Party Lines is 100% funded by donations. That means every conversation, training, and community program exists because individuals choose to support this work.
There is no institutional funding quietly carrying this effort forward. The work continues — or doesn’t — based on the collective commitment of people who believe healthier ways of engaging across differences are worth sustaining.
Your contribution, at any level, directly supports our ability to show up — consistently, thoughtfully, and with care.
What Donations Actually Pay For
The work you see on the surface is made possible by less visible but essential support behind the scenes.
Donations help fund:
- Moderator training and ongoing coaching
- Program design grounded in research and practice
- Support for chapter organizers and volunteers
- Technology that enables people to connect across distance
- Staff time required to coordinate, support, and maintain quality
These are not extras. They are what allow CPL to do this work well — and to do it reliably.
Sustainable Progress – Monthly gifts ensure lasting, reliable support that fuels long-term change.
Why Even Small Donations Matter
Because CPL is fully donor-funded, small donations are not symbolic — they are structural.
Many modest contributions, together:
- Keep conversations free or low-cost
- Allow chapters to continue meeting month after month
- Enable training and support for volunteers
- Provide stability that allows long-term planning
A $10 or $25 donation doesn’t disappear into overhead. It becomes part of the foundation that keeps this work accessible and ongoing.
A Word of Thanks
Choosing to support CPL is an act of trust. It reflects a belief that healthier ways of engaging across differences are not inevitable — they must be practiced and supported.
Whether your gift is large or small, your support helps keep this work possible.
Other Ways To Give
- Corporate Employees and Retirees – Corporate employees and retirees may donate year-round to Crossing Party Lines if your employer is enrolled in the Benevity.org Matching Gift program. Your donations are matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 per employee or retiree per year.
- Gifts of Stock – We accept gifts of stock and will assist you in the smooth transfer.
- Gifts of Estate Planning – Contact us regarding testamentary gifts and planned giving.
- Sponsorship – Sponsors who contribute to our mission receive public recognition for their support.
- Corporations and Businesses – Opportunities for your business to support Crossing Party Lines include direct cash contributions and sponsorships, where your business name and logo could be featured in our outreach communications. Contact us to find out more about the various sponsorship opportunities.
