The Sarah Jessica Parker Obama 2012 fundraiser, following George Clooney's last month, is yet another star-studded even to raise money for the Democratic candidate and current President. It's no secret that Democratic presidents have historically received greater favor from the liberal Hollywood scene, but only recently have they fully utilized the opportunities that come along with this.
The George Clooney fundraiser back in May was the single largest fundraising event for any candidate, raising well over $15 million for the Obama campaign. The Sarah Jessica Parker Obama 2012 event is set at her New York City home on June 14th and works the same was as the Clooney fundraiser; anyone who donates above 3$ is eligible to be an attendee at the event. Like Clooney's, a great sum of money for the Democratic candidate can be expected from the event.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Celebrity Fundraising Events
- Opportunity for political campaigns to raise large sums of money by hosting star-studded fundraising events.
- Leveraging Celebrity Influence
- Utilizing the popularity and influence of celebrities to attract donors and support political campaigns.
- Increasing Role of Hollywood in Politics
- The Hollywood scene becoming an increasingly important platform for political candidates to gain support and funding.
Sectors Adopting This
- Political Campaigns
- Potential for political campaigns to tap into the star power of celebrities to raise funds and attract supporters.
- Entertainment Industry
- Opportunity for celebrities and entertainment agencies to collaborate with political campaigns in hosting fundraising events.
- Non-profit Organizations
- Non-profits can learn from political campaigns and engage celebrities to host fundraising events to support their causes.
