Citizen Participation

Minnesota voice is a collaboration of organizations working toward permanent change in social racial and economic justice by increasing civic engagement and voter participation across the state especially focused in underrepresented communities; making sure that every minnesotans' voice is heard and the state reflects the values of its citizens.

THE CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING (CEPPS) IS A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION AND A LEGAL JOINT VENTURE OF THREE EQUAL PARTNERS: THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS (IFES), THE INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE (IRI), AND THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE (NDI). CEPPS WAS CREATED IN 1995 TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE CHALLENGE OF PROVIDING DEMOCRACY ASSISTANCE UNDER A GLOBAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO A VARIETY OF LOCAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT CREATING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR UNDERMINING THE INDEPENDENCE AND IDENTITY OF LOCAL BENEFICIARIES. CEPPS PARTNERS IMPLEMENT A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST POLITICAL AND ELECTORAL ACTORS AND INSTITUTIONS - ELECTION COMMISSIONS, DOMESTIC ELECTION MONITORING ORGANIZATIONS, PARLIAMENTS AND THEIR MEMBERS, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND POLITICAL PARTIES.

CONDUCT NONPARTISAN PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION AND PROGRAMS INVOLVING GOVERNMENT WASTE.

TO BUILD THE EVALUATION AND PLANNING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GRANT MAKERS IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO ADVANCE THEIR AGENDAS AND EXPAND THEIR GOOD WORKS

Renew Oregon Action Funds purpose is to advance policy in Oregon to transition to a clean energy economy and protect air and water from pollution.

TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL, ATHLETIC, CULTURAL, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES IN THE TOWN OF CHILMARK, MASSACHUSETTS.

TO PROMOTE, ASSIST, AND GIVE RECOGNITION TO THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS AND CITIZEN GROUPS IN PREVENTING CRIME OR ASSISTING THE VICTIMS OF CRIMES.

FUSE Corps is a national nonprofit with a mission of freeing our country from the social and economic barriers to opportunities that have been perpetuated by a history of systemic and institutionalized racism. We partner with local governments and communities to more effectively address pressing challenges by placing experienced professionals in local government agencies. These FUSE Executive Fellows lead strategic projects that are designed to accelerate progress and advance racial equity. Our work focuses on issues such as affordable housing and homelessness workforce training and living-wage jobs pandemic response and health equity education reform and digital access public safety and justice reform climate resilience and green infrastructure and more. FUSE has worked on over 250 projects in 42 cities and counties across 18 states serving a combined population of 25 million people. The majority of our alumni continue to work in civic leadership and nearly all our government partners

THE OHIO ORGANIZING COLLABORATIVE'S MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE EVERYDAY OHIOANS TO BUILD A TRANSFORMATIVE BASE OF POWER FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACHIEVING SOCIAL, RACIAL, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN OHIO.

ICLE PROMOTES THE USE OF LAW & ECONOMICS METHODOLOGIES TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY DEBATES. WE BELIEVE THAT INTELLECTUALLY RIGOROUS, DATA-DRIVEN ANALYSIS WILL LEAD TO EFFICIENT POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE CONSUMER WELFARE AND GLOBAL ECONOMIC GROWTH.

UNITY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND VOTER EMPOWERMENT CAMPAIGN SINCE 1998,NCBCP LAUNCHED THIS CAMPAIGN THAT PROVIDES THE INFORMATION, SKILLS, SUPPORT

We inspire and educate biblical citizens, equip statesmen, and serve a national alliance.

EDUCATIONNC WORKS TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALLCHILDREN IN NORTH CAROLINA, INCREASE THEIR ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT, ANDIMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STATE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. EDNC PROVIDESCITIZENS AND POLICYMAKERS WITH NONPARTISAN DATA, RESEARCH, NEWS,INFORMATION, AND ANALYSIS ABOUT THE MAJOR TRENDS, ISSUES, ANDCHALLENGES BEARING ON EDUCATION. EDNC GATHERS AND DISSEMINATESINFORMATION EMPLOYING THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEANS OF COMMUNICATION,PRIMARILY THROUGH THE INTERNET. IN ADDITION TO THE CONTENTDISTRIBUTED, EDNC ENCOURAGES AN ACTIVE AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY OFTHOSE INTERESTED IN EDUCATION POLICY AND PRACTICE THROUGHOUT THESTATE, BUILDING AN ARCHITECTURE FOR PARTICIPATION IN CONVERSATIONABOUT OUR STUDENTS, STATE, AND FUTURE. THE WORK OF EDNC ENCOURAGESINFORMED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND STRONG LEADERSHIP ON BEHALF OF THESCHOOL CHILDREN OF NORTH CAROLINA.

TO EDUCATE BUSINESS, POLITICAL AND MEDIA LEADERS ABOUT INCREASING ECONOMIC GROWTH.

Center For American Opportunity is dedicated to discovering and highlighting real-life success stories and solutions across America.

SALEF MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT CIVIC PARTICIPATION LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMIC PROSPERTIY

Conduct neighborhood door-to-door canvassing to educate community members on key public policy issues and engage them in the civic and electoral process to achieve public policies that are socially, economically, and environmentally just for Californias families.

AMERICAN FUTURE FUND WORKS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE FREE MARKET PRINCIPLES TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA.

AS THE NON-PROFIT PARTNER OF MADISON PARKS, WE HELP OUR COMMUNITY CONSERVE, PROMOTE, AND ENHANCE OUR PARKS.

Our mission is to formulate & promote public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, resolute national defense, American & Indian exceptionalism, participative democracy along with a better understanding of Indian history, traditions, and culture.

Spiral Q builds strong and equitable communities characterized by creativity, joy, can-do attitudes and the courage to act on their convictions.

NEW ERA COLORADO ACTION FUND ORGANIZES YOUNG PEOPLE TO WIN ON THE YOUTH AGENDA THROUGH ELECTIONS AND POLICY MAKING.

THE EQUALITY STATE POLICY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL WYOMING'S PEOPLE THROUGH TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT, FAIR ELECTIONS, AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES.

Convene stakeholders across sectors and facilitate collaborative actions to address community problems in Washington County.

ONE NATION IS A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING, EQUIPPING, AND ENGAGING AMERICAN CITIZENS TO TAKE ACTION ON IMPORTANT ECONOMIC AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES THAT WILL SHAPE OUR NATION'S FUTURE. THE VISION OF ONE NATION IS TO EMPOWER PRIVATE CITIZENS TO DETERMINE THE DIRECTION OF GOVERNMENT POLICYMAKING RATHER THAN BEING THE DISENFRANCHISED VICTIMS OF IT. THROUGH ISSUE RESEARCH, PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, EVENTS WITH POLICYMAKERS, AND OUTREACH TO INTERESTED CITIZENS, ONE NATION SEEKS TO ELEVATE UNDERSTANDING OF CONSEQUENTIAL NATIONAL POLICY ISSUES, AND TO BUILD GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY CHANGES THAT PROMOTE PRIVATE SECTOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, REDUCE NEEDLESS GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS, IMPOSE STRONGER FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ON GOVERNMENT, AND STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S NATIONAL SECURITY.

TO PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPING A MOVEMENT OF INDEPENDENT VOTERS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICANS OF ALL PERSUASIONS, TO REFORM AMERICA'S POLITICAL PROCESS, CREATE NONPARTISAN COALITIONS AND DEVELOP A BROAD AND INCLUSIVE CONSENSUS FOR SELF-GOVERNANCE. INDEPENDENT VOTING WORKS TO EDUCATE AND INCENTIVIZE THE NONPROFIT SECTOR, ACADEMIA, POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS TO TAKE UP THE CAUSES OF THIS MOVEMENT AND INDEPENDENT VOTERS.

To assist public and private

THE RENDELL CENTER PROMOTES CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE CENTER OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES AND DISPOSITIONS OF ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP. FOR EDUCATORS, THE CENTER CREATES CURRICULUM CONTENT, PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES. THE RENDELL CENTER ALSO PROVIDES TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND GRADE LEVELS OPPORTUNITIES, EVENTS, AND SPACES FOR DIALOGUE ABOUT AND ENGAGEMENT WITH ISSUES OF CITIZENS AND CIVICS.

Organizations primary exempt purpose is reseach and education relating to government policies

REBUILD THE DREAM IS A 21ST CENTURY THINK-TANK THAT CHAMPIONS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO FIX THE U.S. ECONOMY AND UPLIFT THE NEXT GENERATION. REBUILD THE DREAM IS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE ON PRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS EXCESSIVE INCARCERATION, WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR URBAN YOUTH, AND CREATING AN INCLUSIVE GREEN ECONOMY.

Sustain and enhance Corps lands and facilities.

FairVote Minnesota Foundation promotes better democracy through improving the voting system across the state. We provide research and education about the effects our voting system has on the quality of democracy and advocate for Ranked Choice Voting or other systems that promote greater competition, participation, majority rule, and proportional representation.

TO EDUCATE THE RESIDENTS OF MD ABOUT CURRENT ISSUES AFFECTING MD.

The organization operates for the purpose of educating the public about human liberties. We have distributed hundreds of thousands of videos to public school programs for this purpose.

Through analysis of proprietary and non-proprietary information,interviews and research, Fairewinds Energy Ed creates reports,briefings,podcasts, and videos to elucidate the risks and benefits of specific sources of energy production.

THE MAINSTREAM COALITION IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A MORE REPRESENTATIVE AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT BY EMPOWERING INFORMED PARTICIPATION AND MEANINGFUL ACTION IN THE POLITCAL PROCESS. WE ENVISION A KANSAS POLITICAL SYSTEM THAT REPRESENTS ALL OF ITS CONSTITUENTS.

POLITICAL EQUALITY FOR ALL THROUGH AN OPEN, ACCOUNTABLE, AND TRUSTED GOVERNMENT FREE FROM THE CORRUPTION OF BIG-MONEY POLITICS

COMMON SENSE OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE IN THE AREA OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR OPEN DISCUSSION AND THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS ON, AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND SCHOLARSHIP RELATEING TO IMPORTANT PUBLIC POLICY, SCENTIFIC AND HUNANITARIAN ISSUES.

The purpose of the organization is to educate citizens about economic liberty and limited government and how economic liberty and limited government will achieve a freer and more and more prosperous society and increased individual freedom and prosperity for everyone.

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN CALIFORNIA'S ECONOMY BY USING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AVOID LAWSUITS THAT THREATEN THEIR BUSINESS' LIVELIHOOD AND TO HELP THEM COMPLY WITH DISABILITY ACCESS LAWS.

To promote social welfare in Illinois and America. Designed to form networks among citizens to change how politics is practiced in Illinois government.

MISSION STATEMENT - THE ROUND ROCK POLICE FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS THE ALLIANCE BETWEEN OUR OFFICERS AND THE COMMUNITY, BOLSTERING PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROMOTING A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES, AND PROJECTS THAT ARE PURPOSEFULLY FOCUSED TO COMPLEMENT THE DEPARTMENT'S POLICING STRATEGIES.

THE FURTHERANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC GOOD BY WORKING TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE FRAMEWORK AND PROCESSES OF A DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC.

TO HAVE AN ORGANIZATION THAT CAN SOLICIT AND ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM CORPORATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT WISH TO MAKE TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WELCOME CENTER.

YALF SEEKS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND EDUCATE STUDENTS ON THE IDEALS OF LIBERTY AND THE CONSTITUTION.

Citizen Guardian, Inc. has been established to research, educate and defend the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, specifically, the right, responsibility and duty to Petition the Government for redress of grievances.

WIN Minnesota educates and informs Minnesota residents about the positions of public officials and candidates for office on issues related to health care, the environment, economic justice, and human rights.