Strengthening Democracy

The U.S. is facing several crises -- attacks on reproductive rights, assaults on democracy, and a widening racial wealth gap, to name a few. Donors can support grassroots efforts that work to ensure the people holding power represent the communities most impacted by injustice. Find your role in this essential work and connect with vetted organizations in this space.

We've partnered with Way to Win to bring you 501(c)(4) organizations, which can participate in unlimited lobbying activities, providing them with more tools to engage in policy change. These organizations often support powerbuilding in communities through advocacy and electoral work. Search here or use the state drop-down option.

Note: Organizations are sourced through trusted partners and networks that align with our core tenets. Read our vetting criteria.

Power Building in Communities

When communities of color have a voice, power, and leadership roles, they can dismantle the systems that have led to inequity. Learn how you can support power building.

• Centering BIPOC in Narrative Change to Build Pluralist Democracy
• History in the Service of Healing – and Democracy
• The Case for Targeting AAPI Voters and Why They Are Important
• Black Economic and Political Power are Intertwined
• Why We Should Invest in Power Building for the People
• Community Power-building Movements Can Bring About Change
• Worried About Our Democracy? We Can Effect Change by Giving to Organizers.

Access to Voting

The right to vote in local, state, and national elections is a vital piece of our democracy. If more people vote, our systems can better serve communities across the country. Learn more about efforts and organizations that are working to streamline and modernize our election system.

• Voting Barriers for Transgender People Worsen Due to Strict ID Laws
• Mobilizing Black Women Voters in Mississippi
• Expanding Voting Access on Tribal Lands
• Voter Suppression and Economic Growth in the U.S.
• False Claims of Noncitizen Voting Risk Disenfranchising Eligible Voters

Civic Engagement

The picture of a strong democracy includes fair processes and empowered citizens, among other things. To ensure we have these components, organizations around the country are working on efforts to support everything from increased civic engagement to youth advocacy. Connect with them here.

• Bridge Divides with the Right Words
• Fight or Bridge: Donor Decisions Can Protect Democracy
• Encouraging Low-Income Mothers to Vote, Despite Daily Hardships
• How Donors Can Address the $1 Billion Democracy Gap
• Nonprofit Nonpartisan Activities That Strengthen Democracy
• Supporting Civic Engagement for Every American

Trending Topics

A set of key issues is driving the conversation in this election. It's important to understand these topics in ways that go beyond headlines in order to make informed choices about elected officials and the policies they'll advance. Read some of the latest news on key issues like reproductive rights, climate justice, immigration and refugees, and how the economy is affecting individuals.

• Heirs’ Property Relief: Helping Low-Income Families Preserve Generational Wealth
• Climate Change Lawsuits: Indigenous Youth Defend Their Land
• Race and Immigration Rhetoric in the 2024 Presidential Election
• Housing Affordability in Oregon Tops Concerns for Young Voters as Rising Costs Threaten Their Future
• Rent Crisis Drives Homelessness: The Urgent Need for Affordable Housing Solutions