The following quotes (from the New Party’s website in 1999) demonstrate that NP was a membership-based organization:

• “Transforming the face of American politics is a long, hard task. Your membership dollars can help us make each step of this process a reality.”
• “[T]he New Party’s work depends on our members.”
• “Most New Party members join as a monthly sustainer.”
• “Sustainer pledges are automatically deducted from members’ credit cards.”
• “All New Party members receive a free subscription to our quarterly newsletter.”
• “If you have any questions about the New Party that weren’t answered on our site, or if you want to know if your membership is current, please contact our membership coordinator.”