The CaPAConnector is an interactive platform that profiles hundreds of community-rooted organizations that are engaging voters and advocating for climate, social, racial and/or economic justice. For donors who seek to deploy funds strategically in targeted geographies, with high-impact yet low-profile community organizations, the CaPAConnector dynamic database offers a powerful tool of discovery. This database is constantly updated and can be filtered by geography, constituencies, engagement actions, and other criteria.
How do I add or edit my organization’s profile?
Fill out this Card Creation Form to add your organization to the CaPAConnector. If you are already listed on the CaPAConnector and would like to update or remove your information, find your organization’s card below and click the Update This Information button.
How can I contribute?
CaPA offers resource pooling services completely free of fiscal fees and overhead charges. With a single contribution to CaPA you can specify dozens of groups you would like to support on your behalf, or you can give unrestricted funds which will be guided to the most important financial gaps identified by CaPA’s staff. You can also reach out and give directly to the organizations directly via their website or listed contact.
Disclaimers
While this database contains more than 500 entities, it is not a complete list of the thousands of organizations doing impactful work. Organizations are invited to fill out this Card Creation Form to be added to the CaPA Connector.
Most of the CaPA Connector data is self-reported by the organizations and CaPA has not completed a 3rd party assessment of accuracy.
CaPA evaluates where programs are fielded within a State by using congressional district boundaries. An org delivering engagement actions within the boundaries of a congressional district does not necessarily mean that group is engaging in a congressional district race.
We are working in Oregon's 5th and 6th to motivate rural young voters. 50% of our people under 26 have never voted, and 25% have voted once. These voters need to know they can make a difference rather than letting their parents and grandparents make decisions for them.
The purposes of the Organization are to:
i. Educate rural voters on issues that matter most to them,
ii. Engage with voters to encourage voting participation,
iii. Hold legislators accountable for their actions,
iv. Embrace rational, civic-minded rural values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions
v. Empower forward-thinking candidates to run for and hold elected office in rural Oregon.
Budget Size: Micro: Previous year budget < $20,000
States Engaged: OR
Congressional Districts Engaged: OR-05
Geographic Density Focus: Rural, Suburban / Ex-urban
Core Constituencies: LGBTQ+, Youth and Students (aged 17-35), People with disabilities
We will educate and engage non-affiliated voters in Deschutes County, ages 18-35, who did not vote in the 2020 general election, including Latinx youth voters. We are establishing partnerships with local colleges and the Latino Community Association to develop and execute targeted messages and strategies for these populations.
Our vision is that every person has the Desire, the Right, the Knowledge, and the Confidence to participate in our democracy. Our mission is to help make that happen through: 1) Voters Education/Citizen Education: We present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues. 2) Action/Advocacy: After conducting a comprehensive study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest.
Budget Size: Micro: Previous year budget < $20,000
States Engaged: OR
Congressional Districts Engaged: OR-05
Core Constituencies: Latinx, Youth and Students (aged 17-35)
Leadership Diversity: Volunteer-led, Women-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance: All volunteer - there are no paid staff involved in the organizations
MLCV will develop a democracy outreach plan for 2025 municipal and 2026 midterm elections that includes earned and paid media, in-person voter education, relationship-building, clerk engagement, civics education, and rapid response measures. It will also research, test, and elevate messaging that more effectively inspires voters in low-turnout districts to vote while engaging youth at college campuses. Plans will be coordinated with coalition partners to drive a dynamic, pro-environment voter effort in 2025 and 2026.
MLCV is scaling current canvassing efforts to train youth organizers through their intensive “Our Water Activist” program and by coordinating with Student Organizations on targeted campuses, empowering youth leaders with the skills, resources and training they need to organize and mobilize their peers to vote for pro-climate/democracy champions.
Michigan LCV works to protect the air, land, and water in communities all across Michigan by activating voters to elect and hold accountable public officials who fight for an environment that sustains the health and well-being of us all.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
