Warm documentary photo of diverse community leaders collaborating around a wooden table in a sunlit room, natural daylight, 35mm film look
Warm documentary photo of diverse community leaders collaborating around a wooden table in a sunlit room, natural daylight, 35mm film look
Civic Leadership Pipeline

Blueprints for collective action across Washington.

We train local organizers, build community-driven advocacy networks, and equip Washington residents with the concrete tools needed to shape our shared democracy.

Three Tracks

How we organize

Our structured leadership programs pair intensive classroom instruction with immediate, hands-on community organizing and policy engagement.

Civic Academy

Organizer Bootcamps

Fellowship Pipeline

A foundational intensive course covering local governance, public policy, and the mechanics of statewide legislative advocacy.

Hands-on, block-by-block field training in strategic campaign planning, voter registration, and grassroots coalition building.

A year-long residency placing advanced organizers directly into key advocacy coalitions to lead local policy campaigns.

Proven Outcomes

Civic infrastructure in action

1,200+

leaders trained

45

Washington cities

18

policy victories

Common Questions

Answers for advocates

Have questions about our programs, commitments, or how to get involved? Here is what you need to know to take the next step.

Who can apply?

What is the commitment?

Are there program fees?

Our training is open to any Washington resident committed to local civic action. No prior organizing experience is required for our foundational academy.

Foundational courses run for six weeks with evening workshops. Advanced fellowships require a part-time commitment of ten hours per week.

All of our leadership tracks are fully funded by local donors and community partners, making them completely free for accepted participants.