Over four million people don't vote where they live. An enlistee in the Navy from North Carolina can vote--from San Diego. An NC A&T student in Brazil this semester can vote too. But they probably won't--unless someone asks them. Building Bridges for America is going to ask.
Entity Type: c4
Budget Size:
Micro
CaPA States Covered:
AK, GA, IN, NC, NY, TX, VA, WA
Sub-State CaPA Priority Geographies Engaged:
AK-AL, IN-01, NC-01, TX-34, VA-02, VA-07, WA-03
Geographic Focus:
Other, Voters outside US
Core Constituencies:
Women, Youth and Students (aged 17-35), Other, Absentee voters, outside US, military
Organization Leadership:
Queer-led, Volunteer-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance:
All volunteer - there are no paid staff involved in the organizations
We launched 2024 Let Freedom Ride to address “generational gerrymandering” and increase youth voting on tipping point campuses in swing states and districts. We’re reimagining voter engagement and GOTV for marginalized youth at community colleges; MSIs; and trade, technical, and vocational schools.
Entity Type: c4
Mission Statement
Civic Influencers uses ongoing research, innovation and evidence-based voter engagement racial justice strategies, including organizing, advocacy and education for youth, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, Disabled and Youth of Color (BIHDYoC) for a more equitable and inclusive democracy.
Budget Size:
Micro
CaPA States Covered:
AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NV, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, WA, WI, VA
Sub-State CaPA Priority Geographies Engaged:
AK-AL, AZ-01, AZ-06, CA-13, CA-47, CO-03, CO-08, CT-05, IA-03, IL-17, IN-01, ME-02, MI-07, MI-08, MI-10, NC-01, NJ-07, NM-02, NV-03, NY-17, NY-18, NY-19, NY-22, OH-01, OH-13, OR-05, PA-07, PA-08, PA-17, VA-07, WA-03
Geographic Focus:
Rural, Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k), Other
Core Constituencies:
BIPOC (Black; Indigenous and/or People Of Color), MASA (Muslim; Arab; South Asian), Youth and Students (aged 17-35)
Organization Leadership:
BIPOC-led, Women-led, Queer-led, Trans; non-binary; and gender nonconforming-led, Youth-led (aged 15-35)
Voter Engagement Actions
Indirect Voter Registration
Door Knocking
Cold List Phone Calling
Warm List Phone Calling
Relational Phone Calling
Cold List Texting
Warm List Texting
Relational Texting
Mailers
Radio Ads
Tabling and On-Site Canvassing
Events
Social Media Campaigns
Digital Ads
Influencer Programs
Other