314 Action is the only organization dedicated to recruiting, training, and electing Democratic scientists to public office. With a grassroots network of over six million supporters, they have successfully elected scientists to various levels of government, achieving a nearly 70% win rate in recent elections. Their focus is on providing critical campaign services, including fundraising and strategic advice, to ensure their candidates are well-positioned for success. They aim to defend the Senate majority, retake the House, and build a pipeline of Democratic scientists for state and local offices, making them a significant player in progressive politics.
ABD Direct is a leading direct response marketing agency with over 40 years of experience, specializing in integrated fundraising services for non-profits, political campaigns, and advocacy organizations. They offer a range of services including grassroots fundraising, direct mail, digital marketing, decision science, and production management. Their innovative approach and strong client relationships have resulted in significant revenue growth and audience expansion for their clients, positioning them as a trusted partner in advancing critical missions.
Accelerate Change is a media lab focused on increasing civic engagement among BIPOC and low-income communities through digital media. Founded in 2012, the organization has evolved from an incubator for new ventures to a full-fledged media lab that scales and invests in cultural media properties, builds influencer networks, and drives civic engagement campaigns. Their approach combines functional organizing with lean startup methodologies to create sustainable, impactful citizen organizing models. The Civic Revolution coalition, which they lead, aims to significantly reduce racial and youth voting gaps, showcasing their commitment to social change and community representation.
Accountable.US is a nonpartisan, 501(c)3 organization that conducts in-depth investigations to expose conflicts of interest and hold corporations and public officials accountable. By shining a light on special interests that wield unchecked power in Washington, the organization aims to create a democracy that functions for everyone, an economy that works for all, and a sustainable environment for future generations. Their work is critical in empowering the public to demand change and ensuring that the government serves the interests of all Americans, not just the well-connected.
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Through various programs, including a National Chapter Network, K-12 initiatives, and community programs, Active Minds engages with over 1.8 million people annually, advocating for mental health and providing resources to support young leaders. Their unique approach combines advocacy, education, and community engagement, positioning them as a key player in the mental health space, particularly among youth and young adults. With a presence in 1,000 schools, workplaces, and communities, they have successfully hosted over 4,000 mental health events, making a significant impact in changing the conversation around mental health.
Advanced Energy Economy is an association of businesses working to make energy secure, clean, and affordable. It engages in policy advocacy at the federal, state, and regulatory levels, transforming public policy to enable rapid growth of advanced energy companies. The association encompasses a broad range of products and services that constitute the best available technologies for meeting energy needs. Among these are energy efficiency, demand response, natural gas electric generation, solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, electric vehicles, biofuels, and smart grids. Advanced Energy Economy was founded by Hemant Taneja in 2011.
Agile Six Applications delivers secure health IT and software solutions for veteran wellness. Agile Six demonstrates a collaborative and highly transparent approach to creating software, inviting users and program representatives to participate in the development process, resulting in better solutions delivered more quickly at a lower overall cost.
To be agog is to be full of wonder, excitement, and awe. It’s a transformative experience. And that’s powerful stuff. Which is why we’ve formed Agog: The Immersive Media Institute—to help creators and nonprofit leaders harness the power of extended reality (XR) to imagine a better future for all. Agog is a philanthropic organization that brings together social-change agents, thinkers, and builders, helping them create new ways to learn, inspire, and collaborate through the use of immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. We equip our partners with creative, technical, and financial support to accelerate their work. And we gather and disseminate insights about the rapidly changing XR landscape to make sure everyone benefits from new learnings. By creating connection, inspiring action, and empowering us to imagine new possibilities, XR can help put humans on an entirely new trajectory. And that leaves us agog.