Civic Nation 2030
Our Five-Year Strategic Plan
We are an impact hub for ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, civic power, and civic participation.
Rooted in Purpose,
Powered by People
Our Vision
We envision a vibrant, inclusive, and participatory democracy where every person has the tools they need to take action, solve problems, and help their communities thrive.
Our North Star
Strategic Outcomes
Civic Culture
Foster a civic culture that values connection, participation, and collaboration across differences to normalize civic engagement as a core part of daily life.
Impact
- Civic action is a practice that is a part of our everyday lives.
- Increased levels of social trust, connection, and cohesion.
Civic Power
Strengthen the capacity of leaders and communities to shift structures, address systemic challenges, and ensure democracy works for their communities.
Impact
- Leaders and organizations have the resources and capacity they need to harness collective action.
- All Americans — from every race, age, gender, or zip code — have access to fair elections, voting rights, and civil rights protections.
Civic Participation
Increase opportunities and lower barriers for people to engage in civic life at the ballot box and beyond.
Impact
- Increased levels of civic engagement, including volunteering, electoral participation, engaging with community leaders, and taking on efforts to drive change.
Our Roadmap
Strategic Priorities
Protect Fundamental Rights, Safety, and Freedoms
Inspire and Engage the Next Generation to Lead in Our Democracy
Listen and build trust, engage and educate, and drive voter turnout.
Build Lasting Civic Infrastructure in Local Communities
Train leaders, grow partner ecosystems, and innovate to renew civic life.
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Empowering colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement.
Change Collective
Building a new national community of local changemakers to drive change, solve problems, and bridge divides.
It’s On Us
Building the movement to combat campus sexual assault by giving students the tools they need to create a culture of prevention.
We The Action
Uniting lawyers with nonprofits to expand access to justice and deliver free legal services where they are critically needed.
When We All Vote
Increasing civic participation in each and every election to close the race and age voting gap and change the culture around voting.
Join the Next Chapter of Change
Civic Nation’s Strategic Plan is our roadmap to build a stronger, more inclusive democracy.