Civic Engagement Resources
CRC’s Civic Engagement Resource Library connects nonprofits to national, state, and local resources to support community-driven policy and nonpartisan voter engagement efforts. To stay up-to date with time sensitive resources, please subscribe to our monthly Civic Engagement newsletter. After filling out the form, you will receive a confirmation email and in that message at the bottom you can hit “Manage Email Preferences” to further select which Email interests you would like to receive from CRC.
CRC also offers training opportunities specific to Civic Engagement. Continue checking our Upcoming Training & Events page for registration information. For more support in utilizing these resources and connecting with experts in the field, please consider joining our Root Causes Network. A more tailored Resource Library, including CRC created materials, and individualized coaching is included in network membership.
Interested in a customized training or toolkit for your organization? Please contact Monica DeWitt, Education Specialist, at email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Tools for Civic Engagement
Building Movement Project’s “Tools to Engage: Resources for Nonprofits” is an interactive, multi-level search portal that connects users to the best tools, research, and resources from across the social sector about how – and why – organizations can meaningfully engage their constituents and community.
Facilitating Power builds a network of leaders with the tools, knowledge, and skills to foster authentic participation, collaborative governance, and community-driven leadership for a thriving democracy. Their “Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership” charts a pathway to strengthen and transform local communities.
Connecting with Policy & Organizing Groups
Bolder Advocacy is a program of Alliance for Justice- a national association of 120 organizations that are united by a commitment to a fair, just, and free America where everyone has equal access to justice and can fully to help nonprofits courageously and safely advocate for their communities. The Bolder Advocacy podcast,Rules of the Game, helps 501c3’s and 501c4’s by demystifying laws and providing examples of how nonprofits can meaningfully engage with different advocacy tactics. Bolder Advocacy also has a free technical assistance hotline, where you can receive advice from experts on lobbying and other advocacy related activities.
Independent Sector is a national membership organization that connects, strengthens, and advocates for nonprofits and philanthropies. They believe nonprofits’ ability to shape their environment and deliver on their mission through civic engagement is a key determinant of nonprofit and sector health. Their Nonprofit Advocacy & Civic Engagement Research fills a 20-year gap in data and provides insights on how civic engagement may vary by organization size, geography, communities served and leadership demographics. In addition, their policy trackers monitor policy actions that could impact the charitable sector.
Colorado Nonprofit Association (CNA) partners with lawmakers to advance sector-wide solutions and address emerging issues. Their advocacy team leads the adoption and implementation of public policies that strengthen nonprofits and communities throughout Colorado. Subscribe to their advocacy and policy updates to follow their efforts and become more informed about the public policies and legislation that affects the nonprofit industry in Colorado.
Philanthropy Colorado builds and renews meaningful connections with policymakers as an essential component of their work. They work with their members, Colorado partners and with a national network, United Philanthropy Forum, to collaborate in advocacy activities.
Colorado Common Cause works across Colorado on issues priorities that impact each of our lives—like defending the right to vote, making our government more accountable, promoting transparency, and more.
Nonpartisan Voter Engagement
Nonprofit VOTE helps nonprofits integrate voter engagement into their ongoing activities and services. We encourage our partners to use their robust Resource Library , including their Nonprofit Voter Engagement Guide and reports, fact sheets, webinars, planning tools, and other free resources specifically created for nonprofit organization use.
National Voter Registration Day seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities during a single 24 hour democracy blitz to reach tens of thousands of voters who may not register otherwise.
Right Question Institute’s Why Vote Tool is a helpful resource to engage potential new voters. It’s a way for people to think about connections between services they receive and decisions elected officials make and to see for themselves the value of voting.
Go Vote Colorado is Colorado’s official online voter information and voter services portal, run by the Colorado Secretary of State’s office. It provides tools and resources related to voter registration and elections in Colorado.
Count Me In (CMI) is a robust nonpartisan, civic engagement effort that reaches communities across the state to educate voters about issues on their ballots. CMI is collaborative effort among nonprofit groups who focus on equity, economic justice, and public finance. Their focus is to spark community conversations about the power we have to influence the public investments that shape our communities.
Just Vote Colorado Election Protection is a statewide, nonpartisan voter assistance initiative that provides information, help, and on-site support so eligible Coloradans can exercise their right to vote without barriers.
Civic Engagement Funding Opportunities
For more information, please contact:
Monica DeWitt, Education Specialist
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