The “Nebraska Table” is a statewide nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose goal is to build an electorate representative of all Nebraskans - where everyone is able to participate in the democratic process and members of the rising electorate have their voices heard in the policymaking decisions that affect their lives, their families, and their communities. We will accomplish this by creating a culture of year-round civic engagement and strengthening the nonprofit community through collaboration, training, and leadership development. We will build a more just, inclusive, and engaged Nebraska by increasing the year-round civic participation of our nonprofit members’ supporters and the “rising electorate” that includes: African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, new citizens, low-income families, women, LGBT Nebraskans, young voters, and forward-thinking citizens. Our goal is to increase their share of voter turnout, ensure their voices are represented in the policy decisions that affect their lives, and build leadership among community members and our nonprofit partners. The Nebraska Table will ensure grassroots organizations with deep community connections can access the civic engagement tools and resources they need to engage with voters.We will provide currently unavailable core capacity and technical support for Nebraska nonprofit organizations, prioritizing a data-driven approach to civic engagement and communications strategies, facilitating a culture of collaboration between nonprofit partners, convening leadership to share best practices, and reducing duplication of efforts.
