Organizations can build long-term community power through early, on-going and substantial technical and financial investments. MED recognizes the need to continuously build leadership opportunities for community organizations and individuals to be the next generation of change agents.
A recent example of how MED approaches this work is the Washington Census Alliance – a statewide coalition of over 70 organizations led by communities of color. The WCA coordinated efforts to raise and leverage over $3 million to build long-term capacity and leadership opportunities throughout Washington State.
This influx of capital and commitment to technical and programmatic support will ensure additional work in the near future.
MED facilitated an early convening of Alliance members, led legislative strategy, and coordinated advocacy efforts to secure over $15 million in state funding targeted for community outreach.
MED then developed regranting strategies and applications for community organizations to access state funds, and developed a relational organizing model that was adopted by the coalition.
More Equitable Democracy is a racial justice organization working to advance racial equity through electoral reform.
Our mission is to advance racial equity by transforming electoral systems.
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