National Civic League

Why this portfolio

For more than a century, the National Civic League has worked to make democracy more inclusive, equitable, and effective. This partner portfolio backs NCL initiatives that meet people where they are — in jails, at community tables, in local publications, and inside the institutions that shape civic life. From ensuring incarcerated people can exercise the right to vote to convening civic assemblies, training community foundations, and publishing the National Civic Review, these initiatives help communities practice democracy in tangible, everyday ways.

• 01

  Bread to Spread the Vote

  A participatory program that combines civic engagement with direct community support, helping people register and vote while meeting immediate needs.

  VotingNationalLocal organizing501(c)(3)
• 02

  Vote by Mail in Jail

  Ensures people detained in jails can exercise their right to vote by expanding access to vote-by-mail and registration support.

  Justice-involved communitiesNationalVoting501(c)(3)
• 03

  Civic Assemblies

  Convenes residents across difference to deliberate on local issues, rebuild trust, and generate shared solutions.

  NationalLocal organizingCivic engagementCivic infrastructure501(c)(3)
• 04

  National Civic Review

  Publishes ideas, research, and stories that help local leaders build inclusive, effective, and democratic communities.

  Civic engagementNational501(c)(3)
• 05

  Community Foundations for Civic Health

  Works with place-based philanthropies to invest in civic infrastructure, participation, and local leadership.

  Civic infrastructureNational501(c)(3)