C&E Systems

Who we serve

• State and local campaigns in Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Washington
• Federal campaigns nationwide
• Democratic-aligned advocacy groups and coalitions
• Labor organizations
• Super PACs and political action committees

Mission

C&E Systems' mission is to make expert compliance services and affordable fundraising tools accessible to every progressive campaign, no matter their size or budget.

Experience and scale

• Founded in 1998 and based in Portland, Oregon
• 27+ years in business
• 1,500+ total campaigns served
• 750,000+ transactions processed per election cycle
• $85 million+ client revenue per cycle

C&E Systems combines experienced treasurer services, proven systems and integrated software so campaigns can focus on connecting with voters and winning elections.

• Campaign finance compliance and reporting
• State and federal treasurer services
• Automated reporting with real-time tracking
• Integrated bookkeeping and banking
• Seamless connections to state reporting systems including ORESTAR, ORCA and Beacon

C&E Systems serves as the official treasurer for many campaigns and handles detailed compliance work so campaign teams can focus on voter contact and strategy.

Typical compliance process

1. Set up donation page – Create a donation page so the campaign can begin fundraising on day one.
2. Establish banking – Help set up campaign bank accounts, and provide a campaign debit card upon request.
3. Committee registration – Establish the campaign committee and serve as the official treasurer of record.
4. Donor database – Maintain donor and expense data in a secure online portal, accessible to the campaign.
5. Bookkeeping – Process, track and reconcile every donation and expense for accurate records.
6. Reports – Provide automated compliance reports to keep the campaign current with applicable requirements.

C&E Systems' systems, software integrations and staff expertise are designed to minimize errors and keep campaigns in full compliance with complex campaign finance laws.

C&E Systems offers integrated fundraising tools that combine donation processing with campaign-focused fundraising software.

Merchant services and donation processing

• C&E donation pages available from day one of the campaign
• Lower merchant fees (3.5%)
• Real-time donation receipts
• Seamless integration with ActBlue
• Donation processing designed to put money in campaign accounts quickly

ElecTrac fundraising software

ElecTrac is C&E Systems' fundraising software, designed specifically for political campaigns.

Key points about ElecTrac:

• Lower-cost alternative to common campaign fundraising platforms such as NGP
• Integrated directly with C&E Systems' compliance services
• Backed by a politics-savvy support team focused on responsive service
• Built to grow with campaigns rather than drain resources

By combining merchant services, donation pages and ElecTrac fundraising software, C&E Systems provides a connected fundraising ecosystem for progressive campaigns.

C&E Systems offers payroll and benefits services through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) model tailored to campaign needs.

Payroll and HR support

• One setup for campaign payroll to avoid repeated start/stop work each cycle
• Streamlined payroll management for campaign staff
• Workers' compensation and insurance included through the PEO structure

Benefits for campaign staff

• Access to health and retirement benefits that campaigns might not otherwise be able to offer on their own
• Flexible plan options designed to match different campaign budgets

Using a PEO model allows campaigns to gain a competitive edge in hiring and better support staff, while simplifying administrative and HR-related tasks.

Office location

• 3321 SE 20th Ave.
• Portland, Oregon 97202

Mailing address

• P.O. Box 42307
• Portland, Oregon 97242

Campaigns and organizations can reach out by email, phone or the contact form on the C&E Systems website to request a consult or ask questions about services.

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