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Civic Nation

Civic Nation uses organizing, engagement and public awareness to address some of our nation's most pressing challenges. We work with public and private partners to inspire, educate and activate people around the issues that are important to our country.

2023 Impact Report:


Civic Nation released its 2023 Impact Report, detailing the work and outreach of its initiatives during the last calendar year. Over the last twelve months, Civic Nation registered and mobilized voters to make their voices heard in the 2023 elections, empowered citizens to be changemakers in their own communities and so much more.

In 2023, Civic Nation:

  • Educated 2.2 million voters about the 2023 elections
  • Activated 4,539 volunteers and civic leaders
  • Engaged 1,397 high school and college campuses
  • Partnered with over 150 celebrities, athletes, and social media influencers
  • Collaborated with 1,367 media, corporate, and non-profit partners

In 2023, the organization launched the Change Collective, a new initative focused on cultivating the next generation of local leaders. Civic Nation also introduced two new time-bound campaigns – Online For All and SAVE On Student Debt – to ensure that Americans who are eligible for life-changing benefits can sign up and access them.

The Impact Report gives an overview of the work of Civic Nation’s national initiatives including When We All Vote, We The Action, It’s On Us and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. The report also provides new data on the impact of Civic Nation’s voter registration and turnout efforts and shares a roadmap for the organization’s plans for the 2024 presidential election cycle.

At Civic Nation, so much of what we do centers around empowering people to be agents of change in their own communities. Whether that’s volunteers registering their friends and neighbors to vote. Community organizations working to enroll eligible families in benefits that will improve their lives. Or lawyers using their skills and talents to support nonprofits in need. Our organization believes in the power of people to strengthen our democracy and shape our future. As we head into a critical presidential election year, this work is more important than ever,” said Civic Nation CEO Kyle Lierman

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