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
NextGen Education Fund is a youth civic engagement organization focusing on issues like climate change and racial justice. In 2024, they aim to register and turn out 18-35-year-olds, educate on key issues through high-traffic canvassing, door knocking, distributed organizing, and digital campaigns to strengthen democracy and empower young Americans.
Entity Type: c3
Mission Statement
NextGen Education Fund (NextGen) is one of the nation’s leading youth civic engagement organizations, educating and empowering millions of young people to elevate their voices in our country’s democratic process. We are a multi-issue and multi-racial organization that positions young people to make transformational change and solve the challenges earlier generations have failed to address, including historical failings on climate and racial justice. At NextGen, we are investing in the power of young people. NextGen Education Fund’s mission is to strengthen our democracy through the education, leadership development, and empowerment of young Americans.
Budget Size:
Large
CaPA States Covered:
AZ, MI, NC, NH, NV, PA, TX, VA
Sub-State CaPA Priority Geographies Engaged:
AZ-01, AZ-06, PA-10, NV-03
Geographic Focus:
Rural, Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies:
Women, BIPOC (Black; Indigenous and/or People Of Color), Youth and Students (aged 17-35)
Organization Leadership:
BIPOC-led, Women-led
Voter Engagement Actions
Indirect Voter Registration
Door Knocking
Cold List Phone Calling
Warm List Phone Calling
Warm List Texting
Relational Texting
Mailers
Tabling and On-Site Canvassing
Events
Social Media Campaigns
Digital Ads
Influencer Programs
Other