Silver State Voices (c3)
2024 Programs
Nevada progressive c3 civic engagement table coordinates and supports partner organizations' voter registration programs targeting BIPOC, youth, and historically marginalized communities. Canvassers placed at high traffic locations, citizenship naturalization ceremonies, high schools, the parole office, and community events.
Mission
Silver State Voices (SSV, a fiscally sponsored project of NEO Philanthropy, Inc.) was founded in 2012 as a civic engagement coordination hub amongst progressive 501c3 organizations in Nevada. It is our mission to create a more robust democracy by centering our work with historically underrepresented and marginalized communities because we know that when we uplift the silenced and marginalized, we uplift the entire community. SSV develops infrastructure, fosters collaboration among diverse entities, and employs new tools and technology.
Budget Size: Large: Previous year budget > $3M
States Engaged: NV
Geographic Coverage by Congressional District:
NV-01, NV-02, NV-03 Geographic Density Focus: Urban – Large city or suburb of large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: LGBTQ+, Youth and Students (aged 17-35), Adults (aged 35-65)
Leadership Diversity: BIPOC-led, Women-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance: Staff powered - Little to no volunteers involved in executing programs
Top Priority Issues: Civic engagement, Voter participation, Voting rights/access
Lead Contact:
Emily Persaud-Zamora, Executive Director, she/her, emily@silverstatevoices.org
Last Updated: February 11, 2025

