Company Profile

Company Overview

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Democracy North Carolina (Democracy NC) uses organizing, research, and advocacy to protect the right to vote, reduce the influence of big money in politics, and advance fair representation in our state. For 25 years, this 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (and its predecessor, Democracy South) has taken on powerful institutions and political leaders, regardless of party, and promoted reforms that expand public involvement in the political process. Over the long term, Democracy NC seeks to both build a multi-racial, multi-class civic culture in North Carolina and advance the structural reforms to grow and preserve it. Its work involves a variety of distinct but integrated activities, including:

>>Organizing both statewide and in local communities – from the halls of the legislature to city halls and local boards of elections – to bring together diverse groups of people to focus on shared advocacy and civic engagement goals.
>>Research that leverages subject-matter expertise to analyze barriers to political participation and to propose solutions. Findings are distributed to targeted audiences, media, and other intermediaries.
>>Advocacy through local and statewide networks of informed citizens who are willing to pursue and defend meaningful pro-democracy policies and take a more active role in government. Frequent training for citizens, including Democracy Summer, a paid internship for outstanding college students.

Democracy NC has a full-time staff of 16 with a main office in Durham and regional organizing offices in Asheville, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greenville, and Winston-Salem. The organization has an annual budget of over $2 million, receives a healthy mix of foundation and individual donor support, and has a substantial board-governed reserve fund.