Civic Engagement News & Headlines
The Alliance and UNCA recently announced the new vice president for public policy, who will serve out of the organizations joint public policy office in Washington D.C. Katherine Astrich rose to the top of the selection process because of her experience and strong passion for the missions and values of the Alliance and UNCA.
The Alliance and its sister organization UNCA recently released, Civic Engagement: The Next Chapter. This piece communicates the key findings and beliefs of the Alliance and UNCA Civic Engagement Steering Committee, following the first seven years of a joint effort to encourage members to work for social change in their communities.
Communicates the key findings and beliefs of the Alliance and United Neighborhood Centers of America Civic Engagement Steering Committee, following the first seven years of an effort to encourage members to work for social change in their communities. The piece covers what civic engagement is, anecdotes from member agencies, why it is essential for nonprofits to promote civic engagement.
The Alliance recently released it Mission-Based Advocacy Toolkit for human service organizations who want to advance their mission through civic engagement. The toolkit provides resources for board members, staff, and volunteers.
As the frenzied election season continues to gain steam throughout the spring and summer, it is essential that we, as a network, ask all candidates—national, state, and local—to respond to questions that matter to the communities we serve.
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