activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 2
- Public Education Center operationsOperates an Education Center open to the public for research and participation, offering educational data and tools to support strategy and policy development.
- Public education workshops and lectures Higher Education Institutional Collaboration SupportOrganizes workshops and lectures involving faculty and administrators to engage the public in educational activities.
advocacy · 3
- Digital outreach and policy messaging Local News & Investigative ReportingOperates a website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel to convene progressive leadership and amplify policy-related communications.
- National campaign incubation Policy & Systems AdvocacyIncubates national advocacy campaigns focused on critical long-term policy issues.
- National public policy advocacy platform Policy & Systems AdvocacyManages a web-based national public policy action foundation with contacts in all 50 states and two U.S. territories to advance policy initiatives.
capacity building · 2
- Progressive leadership convening and educationConvenes and educates progressive thinkers, organizers, and community activists to strengthen collective advocacy capacity.
- Training and testimony support for advocates Advocacy & Civic Leadership TrainingProvides web-based and in-person training, including opportunities to present fact-based testimony at national, regional, and local levels.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Advance civic education for informed citizenship education_for_informed_citizenshipProvides educational resources, digital tools, and information to cultivate literate, informed citizens capable of thriving in a knowledge-based society and engaging in effective advocacy.
- Build collective action through community organizing and team-based engagement community_organizingOrganizes individuals into teams at national, regional, and local levels to collaborate, communicate with officials, and develop action plans that drive consensus and change.
- Defend democratic systems through research and advocacy democratic defenseThe organization operates with a theory of action centered on protecting democratic institutions from threats such as political corruption, hate-based politics, and foreign interference, using research, education, and advocacy as core tools.
- Empower grassroots narrative leadership for progressive policy grassroots_narrative_leadershipSeeks to shift public discourse by empowering a broad and inclusive base of Americans to lead the narrative around evidence-based, progressive public policy.
- Engage professionals through volunteer leadership in organizational governance volunteer leadership councilUtilizes a volunteer leadership council model to involve skilled professionals in management, fundraising, and operations, leveraging expertise while deepening stakeholder commitment.
- Incubate progressive policy campaigns through coalition support campaign_incubatorUses a campaign incubator model to help progressive coalitions develop and advance policies focused on economic equity, providing strategic infrastructure and support for collective action.
- Promote student-centered, high-quality online learning online_learningRecruits highly qualified teachers with online experience and emphasizes trust, accessibility, and organization in course design to create meaningful learning experiences.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Education Center
Online platform offering resources, classes, and training for members on policy issues, communications, and advocacy techniques using tools like Moodle
Leadership Councils
Volunteer-led councils in areas including Advocacy, Communications, Media Relations, Women’s Leadership, and Education that guide organizational strategy and operations
Policy Action Committee (PAC) Activities
Member-driven efforts to influence policy through research, testimony, and communication with elected officials at federal and state levels
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Congressional representatives Partner — Provides members with hands-on experience working with high-level Congressional representatives and staff members.
- Facebook Partner — Provides access to its Education, Communicate and Advocacy teams located on its independent Facebook page.
- Glenn Phillips Government — Leadership Council Director at the Citizens Policy Foundation
- Moddle Educational Platform Partner — Preferred platform for delivering online classes.