2024 Member Commitment Information and Registration Form 

Welcome to Invest To Elect Illinois 2024 membership, and thank you for making an important commitment to elect candidates to federal office who support reproductive freedom.

The ITE Process:  Each calendar year, Invest To Elect Illinois hosts 6-10 fundraising events for Democratic candidates and voter engagement organizations either in person or virtually. ITE Members meet their $3,000 commitment through donations to hosted candidates and organizations of their choosing. All fundraising donations are made directly to candidates and organizations, through online payments or checks.
 
Invest To Elect Illinois is a 501(c)(4) social welfare non-profit corporation. Members support our operations through annual dues of $150. (These fees are not tax deductible). We accept dues via Zelle through our bank account, via personal check or credit card. 

• Zelle -- info@investtoelectil.com
• Check -- payable to Invest To Elect Illinois.
  • Mail to Invest To Elect Illinois, C/O Andrea Bechtel, 421 Adams Ave, Glencoe IL 60022
• Credit Card - When you submit this form, you will see a link to pay by credit card

MEMBER COMMITMENT:

• Donate a minimum of $3,000 per calendar year to candidates and organizations hosted at events by Invest To Elect Illinois (ITE) during the 2024 calendar year. 
• Use the invitation event link or check writing instructions to make donations directly to candidates and/or organizations. None of this money flows through ITE.
• RSVP to each ITE event invitation, including regrets.
• Invest the required minimum for each ITE event attended. Attendance minimums may change for certain events but are usually $1,000. (Members who cannot attend an event have the option to donate any amount throughout the calendar year.)
• Support the costs of running the operations of Invest To Elect Illinois through annual dues of $150.

MEMBER BENEFITS:

• Invitations to all ITE candidate and voter engagement organization fundraisers and social events.
• Camaraderie and collaboration with a growing network of engaged women.
• Invitation to Electing Women's Alliance bi-annual convening.
• Access to Private Reception during 2024 DNC Convention.
• Members may invite guests to fundraising events at $250 per person and young women at $100 each. (Limitations apply.)
• Access to the ITE Member Portal on webpage, private Facebook group, emails and other communications.

MEMBER OPTIONS:

• Donate beyond the $3,000 annual commitment for ITE hosted candidates and organizations throughout the calendar year. These donations will count towards the ITE Annual Member Commitment.
• Once members meet their $3000 annual commitment, they can attend future fundraising events at $500 each.
• For 2024 gain access to events in support of Biden-Harris presidential campaign which do not count towards Member Committment.
• Join one of our committees (Membership, Research/Investment Strategy, Fundraising Events, Communication, Civic Action)