The Quick Count and Election Observation

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THE QUICK COUNT AND ELECTION OBSERVATION Fundraising Once an organization designs a realistic quick count budget, it can initiate a fundraising campaign. Fundraising approaches commonly used by election observer organizations include: • Writing and submitting proposals to foundations and other donor institutions; • Directly soliciting contributions of money, goods and services by mail, telephone, through the media or in person; • Selling goods or services for profit, such as paraphernalia from the organization (t-shirts, buttons, posters); and • Sponsoring entertainment events, such as a formal dinner or musical concert at which you charge an entrance fee or request voluntary donations. Leaders should seek financial support from politically neutral sources, or ensure that backers are politically diverse and balanced. 29 PERUVIAN ASSISTANCE Telefonica Peru (Peru Telephone)—telephone costs Aerocontinente—airfare Peruvian NGOs—office space, furniture, computer equipment, etc. Individual Contributors—food for observers FIGURE 2-4: FUNDING SOURCES FOR PERUVIAN ELECTION OBSERVER ORGANIZA- TION, TRANSPARENCIA, 2001 NATIONAL ELECTIONS INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE Association for Cooperation and Development International (ACDI)—Canada German Society for Technical Cooperation (GTZ)—Germany Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (ASDI)—Sweden Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)—Switzerland United States Agency for International Development (USAID)—USA (USAID has provided substantial assistance to Transparencia since 1995.) Government of Denmark Government of Finland Government of Great Britain (Department for International Development—DFID) Government of Holland European Union Open Society Institute—USA Broederlijk Delen (Brotherly Sharing)—Belgium A fundraising approach can help build an organization’s credibility and a reputation for independence. Consider the following: • Efficiency—An efficient fundraising and accounting operation reflects well on the credibility of the organization and may increase the likelihood of gaining financial support. • Neutrality or Balance—It is a good idea to consider the reputation and political history of every potential backer, whether an individual, local or
C H A P T E R T W O : G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 30 international organization. Leaders should seek financial support from politically neutral sources, or ensure that backers are politically diverse and balanced. • Transparency—Publicizing funding sources can prevent suspicion and deny critics the opportunity to make unfounded allegations or start rumors about politically-motivated backers. • Local v. International—Again, diversification is important, particularly for the long run. Local donors may have more of a stake in the success of a quick count. A local funding source may be more stable and reliable for groups planning to continue work after the elections. Receiving support from sources within the country may enhance the organization’s credibility among local political players and the international community. However, international institutions, including embassies, government aid organizations and nongovernmental organizations and foundations potentially offer larger sums of money. This is particularly true for institutions from countries that have significant economic, geographical or other ties to the country holding an election. The first weeks of work on a quick count project are critical to its eventual success. Leaders must: • Evaluate the composition and duties of a board of directors; • Hire qualified and dedicated staff; • Invest significant time in strategic planning; • Design realistic budgets; and • Solicit funds using a variety of methods from a variety of sources.
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