Campaign finance 101

This class will focus on how to use the FEC’s web tools to access data featuring a demonstration of how to access reports as soon as they are filed. Participants will learn the ins and outs of what is included in the reports, how to interpret entries, and potential pitfalls. Anna Massoglia will share a user-friendly spreadsheet template for viewing downloaded report data and walk participants through a simple recipe of creating compelling stories using campaign finance data.

Date and Time

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. (ET)

Speakers

Anna Massoglia, OpenSecrets Anna Massoglia is OpenSecrets’ Editorial and Investigations Manager. Her research also includes "dark money," political ads and foreign influence. She holds degrees in political science and psychology from North Carolina State University and a J.D. from the University of the District of Columbia School of Law. Anna previously worked as a research analyst, writer and editor at Bloomberg BNA.

Ticket Price

• Free for current IRE members. You must still go through the ticketing/registration process so Zoom info can be sent prior to the webinar

Location

The workshop will be held online via Zoom, registered attendees will receive login information before the webinar.