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Abundance Landscape

The Abundance Landscape illustrates the diversity of abundance-oriented organizations pushing for a new way to solve some of the biggest challenges facing Americans today.

Landscape Analysis

Drawing from interviews with organizations in the abundance ecosystem, we offer our view of notable successes and future opportunities.

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10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania

10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania

10,000 Friends uses the tools of advocacy, organizing, facilitation and research to seek adoption of policies..; educate, assist and build consensus among state and local leadership; and build a strong statewide constituency of local and regional leaders to provide support for policy initiatives through the regional offices of 10,000 Friends.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal, State
1000 Friends of Oregon

1000 Friends of Oregon

Serve the public interest as a watchdog group for the government agencies tasked with managing land use issues, and operate independently of partisan politics.

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Function
Watchdog, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
State, Local
5Boro Institute

5Boro Institute

Cutting-edge think tank advancing creative, equitable, and fiscally responsible solutions to NYC's most challenging problems.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness
Level
Local
5th Square

5th Square

Philly's urbanist political action committee.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Local
A Better Cambridge

A Better Cambridge

Through education and advocacy, we seek to impact the public conversation

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Local
Abundance Institute

Abundance Institute

Investing in talent development and talent assembly; Supporting a community of optimists, founders, and innovators; Shaping public policies before emerging technologies go mainstream

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Abundance, Tech/AI/Innovation, Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State
Abundance Network

Abundance Network

Organizing a new generation of civic leaders to build a 21st-century government.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Abundance, Housing, Government Effectiveness
Level
State, Local
Abundance New York

Abundance New York

Push for housing and against homelessness, for more vibrant public transit and public spaces, for renewable energy and resilience infrastructure, and for more effective government delivery of all of the above.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Abundance
Level
State, Local
Abundant Housing LA

Abundant Housing LA

Dedicated to making Los Angeles County a more affordable, diverse, and vibrant region where everyone can afford a place to live.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
Abundant Housing Massachusetts

Abundant Housing Massachusetts

Identifying pro-housing changemakers, building the power of local organizers, and connecting a statewide network.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Local, State
Abundant Housing Michigan

Abundant Housing Michigan

Advocates for laws and regulations that make it easier to build homes across the state.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State
American Conservation Coalition

American Conservation Coalition

Dedicated to mobilizing young people around environmental action through common-sense, pro-innovation, and limited-government principles. ACC was founded in 2017 by a group of young conservatives who wanted to fill the ideological gap in the environmental movement that was preventing effective, durable action.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, Local, State
American Enterprise Institute

American Enterprise Institute

Think tank dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, High-skilled Immigration, Abundance
Level
Federal
American Governance Institute

American Governance Institute

Develops ideas and educates policymakers on innovative approaches to strengthening American democracy, state capacity, and federal governance.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal
Americans for Prosperity

Americans for Prosperity

Grassroots, policy, government affairs, communications, political, and education and training capabilities make us the best organization to change the policy landscape in America.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, High-skilled Immigration, Agriculture
Level
Federal, State
Americans for Responsible Innovation

Americans for Responsible Innovation

Advocating for the U.S. government to take a thoughtful and proactive approach to AI governance that protects the public while maintaining our country's competitive edge.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
Arizona Neighborhood Project

Arizona Neighborhood Project

Focus on reforming outdated regulations and bureaucratic barriers that restrict the creation of diverse, affordable homes and keep smaller, local developers from participating in the market.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
Aspen Institute

Aspen Institute

Drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the greatest challenges of our time.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, High-skilled Immigration
Level
Federal, State
AURA

AURA

All-volunteer grassroots urbanist organization focused on building an Austin for everyone by improving land use and transportation through policy analysis, public involvement, and political engagement.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Local
Balsa Research

Balsa Research

We answer neglected questions to craft shovel-ready policies that actually address core underlying human needs. We model issues, commission academic studies, draft viable legislation, and spread ideas.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
Beeck Center at Georgetown University

Beeck Center at Georgetown University

Improve systems that are the foundation for daily life to create a people-centered, digitally-enabled government for all.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal, State, Local
Bipartisan Climate Action

Bipartisan Climate Action

Founded during the 2022 electoral cycle, BCA is investing financial, political and grassroots resources to strengthen and grow the bench of Republicans and Democrats working together in Washington to address climate change.

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Function
PAC
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Bipartisan Policy Center

Bipartisan Policy Center

By bringing together Republicans and Democrats - and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research they need to negotiate in good faith - we help turn legislators' best ideas into passable, durable laws.

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Function
Think Tank, Network
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, Abundance, High-skilled Immigration
Level
Federal
Bipartisan Policy Center Action

Bipartisan Policy Center Action

By bringing together Republicans and Democrats - and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research they need to negotiate in good faith - we help turn legislators' best ideas into passable, durable laws.

Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, High-skilled Immigration, Abundance
Level
Federal
Black Economic Alliance

Black Economic Alliance

Nonpartisan alliance of Black business leaders and allies focused on driving economic progress for the Black community through public policy, advocacy, and engagement with government and business leaders.

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Function
Alliance, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal
Breakthrough Institute

Breakthrough Institute

Identifies and promotes technological solutions to environmental and human development challenges

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Tech/AI/Innovation, Agriculture
Level
Federal, State
Brookings Metro

Brookings Metro

Conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal, State, Local
Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University

Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University

Designs and implements practical solutions to society's hardest problems. We develop innovative, participatory, and equitable approaches to solving public problems using new technology.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal, State
California YIMBY

California YIMBY

Passes state legislation to accelerate homebuilding and builds a movement of people who fight for more affordable, inclusive, vibrant communities.

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Function
Alliance, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
CATO Institute

CATO Institute

Keep the principles, ideas, and moral case for liberty alive for future generations, while moving public policy in the direction of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, High-skilled Immigration
Level
Federal
Center for Building in North America

Center for Building in North America

Conducts research on building codes and advocates for reform in North America.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal, State, Local
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)

Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)

Forges practical and innovative solutions to address climate change and engages with leading businesses to accelerate climate progress. Founded in 1998 as the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, C2ES is known worldwide as a thought leader and trusted convener on climate change and energy.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State, Local
Center for New Liberalism

Center for New Liberalism

Digital-first grassroots organization dedicated to fighting for liberalism during the age it is most under attack. We are the hub of a grassroots movement of center-left activists from around the world.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
High-skilled Immigration, Tech/AI/Innovation, Government Effectiveness, Housing, Energy/Climate
Level
State, Local, Federal
Center for Public Enterprise

Center for Public Enterprise

CPE works with local and state government agencies, advocacy organizations, researchers and academics to support successful design and implementation of public goods programs.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing
Level
State, Local
Center for Responsible Innovation

Center for Responsible Innovation

Advocating for the U.S. government to take a thoughtful and proactive approach to AI governance that protects the public while maintaining our country's competitive edge.

Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
Chamber of Progress

Chamber of Progress

Offer specific recommendations for federal, state, and local policymakers that will make a difference for Americans' wallets.

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Function
Coalition, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Abundance
Level
Federal, State
Cicero Institute

Cicero Institute

Develop and fight for bold policies at the state level that restore liberty, accountability, and innovation in American governance.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
State, Federal
Circulate San Diego

Circulate San Diego

San Diego-based think tank that produces research and advocates for transit, safe streets, and sustainable growth at the state and local level.

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Function
Think Tank, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing, Government Effectiveness
Level
Local, State
Citizens' Climate Lobby

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization focused on national policies to address the national and global climate crisis.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Clean Air Task Force

Clean Air Task Force

Build momentum for solutions based on scientific evidence, intellectual integrity, and pragmatism

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Function
Alliance, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Clean Energy Buyers Association

Clean Energy Buyers Association

Membership association for energy customers seeking to procure clean energy across the U.S.

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Function
Alliance, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Clean Tomorrow

Clean Tomorrow

Centered around achieving tangible and short-term results at the local, state, and national level that increase clean energy, speed the decarbonization of industry, and develop other innovative technologies.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State, Local
ClearPath

ClearPath

Develop cutting-edge policy solutions on clean energy and clean manufacturing innovation

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
Climate Solutions Action Fund

Climate Solutions Action Fund

Bring together ideologically diverse Members of Congress and their staff, global leaders, and corporate and trade executives to discuss climate science, economics, and policy.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Climate Solutions Foundation

Climate Solutions Foundation

Bring together ideologically diverse Members of Congress and their staff, global leaders, and corporate and trade executives to discuss climate science, economics, and policy.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Climate-Technology Association (C-TA)

Climate-Technology Association (C-TA)

Focus the partnerships, investment, and public interest needed to advance breakthrough technologies through the Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment (RDD&D) continuum to widespread adoption - rapidly and responsibly.

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Function
Alliance, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Code for America

Code for America

Works shoulder to shoulder with community organizations and government to build digital tools and services, change policies, and improve programs.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Tech/AI/Innovation, Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal, State, Local
Coding It Forward

Coding It Forward

Creating new pathways into public interest technology for early-career technologists.

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Function
Talent
Impact Areas
Tech/AI/Innovation, Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal, State, Local
Collective Intelligence Project

Collective Intelligence Project

Research and development of collective intelligence capabilities: decision-making technologies, processes, and institutions that expand a group's capacity to construct and cooperate towards shared goals.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
Common Good

Common Good

Propose practical, bold ideas to simplify bureaucratic structures

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal
Community Solutions

Community Solutions

Community Solutions is a nonprofit that leads Built for Zero, a movement of more than 100 cities and counties using data to radically change how they work and the impact they can achieve — and proving that it is possible to make homelessness rare and brief.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions (C3 Solutions)

Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions (C3 Solutions)

We're not doing this to provide political cover. We're doing it to propose solutions.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions Action

Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions Action

We're not doing this to provide political cover. We're doing it to propose solutions.

Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Data Foundation

Data Foundation

Conduct research, collaborative thought leadership, and advocacy programs that advance practical policies for the creation and use of accessible, trustworthy data.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
Deploy/US

Deploy/US

Convener, regrantor, and accelerator of climate leadership across the political spectrum.

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Function
Coordination
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Economic Innovation Group

Economic Innovation Group

Produces nationally-recognized research and works with policymakers to develop ideas that empower workers, entrepreneurs, and communities.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
High-skilled Immigration, Housing, Abundance
Level
Federal
EFI Foundation

EFI Foundation

Educating the public on issues relating to harnessing the power of technology and policy innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Employ America

Employ America

Promote macroeconomic policies that ensure the sustained advancement of labor market outcomes for all American workers

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Abundance
Level
Federal
Energy for Growth Hub

Energy for Growth Hub

Global think tank advancing data-driven solutions to end energy poverty.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Enterprise Community Partners

Enterprise Community Partners

Support community development organizations on the ground. We aggregate and invest billions to improve housing and strengthen communities across the U.S. We advance housing policy at every level of government. We build and manage communities ourselves.

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Function
Policy development, Financing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal, State, Local
Environmental Defense Fund

Environmental Defense Fund

Deliver bold solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen the ability of people and nature to thrive

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Function
Think Tank, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State
Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC)

Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC)

Build policies that deliver spectacular improvement in the speed of environmental progress.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State
Farm Journal Foundation

Farm Journal Foundation

Bring together stakeholders from across the agricultural spectrum to create tangible solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the food and agricultural value chain today.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Agriculture
Level
Federal, State
Fathom

Fathom

Engage and amplify the diverse voices of society... Convene and activate experts and thought leaders to create pragmatic paths... Engage and educate constituency groups, stakeholders, and decision makers to drive action.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
Federation of American Scientists

Federation of American Scientists

Offers evidence-based analysis and solutions for the most pressing policy and security challenges of today.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State
Foundation for American Innovation

Foundation for American Innovation

Develop technology, talent, and ideas that support a better, freer, and more abundant future.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Abundance, Energy/Climate, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal, State
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research

Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research

Builds public-private partnerships to support bold science. Our research, co-created with the agriculture community, fills critical research gaps.

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Function
Philanthropy, Think Tank
Impact Areas
Agriculture
Level
Federal
Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP)

Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP)

FREOPP research considers the impact of public policies and proposed reforms on those with incomes or wealth below the U.S. median.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing
Level
Federal
Future Caucus

Future Caucus

Works directly with our nation's leading young policymakers on both a federal and state level to bridge the partisan divide and lead a new era of collaborative governance

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Function
Network
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal, State, Local
Futurewise

Futurewise

Works throughout Washington state to encourage healthy, equitable and opportunity-rich communities. and to protect our most valuable farmlands, forests, and water resources through wise land use policies and practices.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing, Government Effectiveness
Level
Local, State
Good Energy Collective

Good Energy Collective

Policy research organization. We're building the progressive case for nuclear energy.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Good Food Institute

Good Food Institute

Working to accelerate alternative protein innovation.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Agriculture
Level
Federal
Good Science Project

Good Science Project

Improve the funding and practice of science.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal
Govern For America

Govern For America

Connect emerging leaders into full-time government jobs and provide the training, mentorship, and community they need to build the skills to lead while sparking a lifelong commitment to public service.

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Function
Talent
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
State, Local
Government Performance Lab

Government Performance Lab

Supports state and local governments across the country in designing and implementing solutions to pressing social problems.

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Function
Implementation
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
State, Local
Greater Greater Washington

Greater Greater Washington

Inform, engage, and influence the public and policy makers to advance racial, economic, and environmental justice in land use, transportation, and housing throughout Greater Washington.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness
Level
State, Local
Greater Greater Washington Commons

Greater Greater Washington Commons

Inform, engage, and influence the public and policy makers to advance racial, economic, and environmental justice in land use, transportation, and housing throughout Greater Washington.

Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness
Level
State, Local
Greenlight America

Greenlight America

Mobilization hub supporting local and state-based groups across the country working to get clean energy projects built in their communities.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State, Local
Horizon Institute for Public Service

Horizon Institute for Public Service

Help address the US government's critical talent shortage in emerging technology by bridging the gap between subject-matter experts and the policy world.

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Function
Talent
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal
Housing Action Coalition

Housing Action Coalition

Advocates for building more homes at all levels of affordability to help alleviate the Bay Area and California's housing shortage, displacement, and affordability crisis.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
Housing Action NH

Housing Action NH

Coalition of organizations united around a common vision that everyone benefits when all Granite Staters have an affordable place to call home.

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Function
Alliance, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State

Housing Hawai'i's Future

Organize young leaders and promote civic engagement to end the workforce housing shortage.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
Housing Politics Lab

Housing Politics Lab

Understand the causes of the housing crisis in the United States and the many obstacles preventing the construction of dense and affordable housing.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal
Human Progress

Human Progress

Provide a total overview of human progress, with thousands of datasets pertaining to all aspects of human wellbeing.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Agriculture, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, Abundance
Level
Federal
Inclusive Abundance

Inclusive Abundance

By convening policy experts, changing the narrative, and amplifying impactful new ideas, we're reimagining what's possible.

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Function
Coordination
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, Abundance
Level
Federal, State, Local
Inclusive Abundance Action

Inclusive Abundance Action

By convening policy experts, changing the narrative, and amplifying impactful new ideas, we're reimagining what's possible.

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Function
Coordination, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, Abundance
Level
Federal, State, Local
Institute for Progress

Institute for Progress

Policy research and strategy to remove the bottlenecks to U.S. growth.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Energy/Climate, Housing, Abundance
Level
Federal
Institute for Responsive Government

Institute for Responsive Government

A hub for policy and technical experts, organizers, and government officials working together to craft, advance, and implement pragmatic policies that build a user-friendly and responsive government.

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Function
Think Tank, Implementation
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
State, Local
Liberal Patriot

Liberal Patriot

Digital newsletter focused on American politics and public policy.

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Function
Communications
Impact Areas
Abundance
Level
Federal, State
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Grow the field of land policy research, and produce quality data and findings; Foster recognition of land policy as a tool to address important social, economic, and environmental challenges; Build the capacity of decision-makers and practitioners to create and implement effective land policies and practices.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal
Manhattan Institute

Manhattan Institute

Community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders dedicated to advancing opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing, Energy/Climate, Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal
Marron Institute

Marron Institute

Conducts innovative applied research, working with cities to take on critical challenges of urban living.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing, Government Effectiveness
Level
State, Local
Maximum New York

Maximum New York

A new civics academy focused on governmental mechanics - the study of the components of government and law, and how they interrelate

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Function
Talent
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Housing, Abundance
Level
Federal, State, Local
Mercatus Center

Mercatus Center

Advances knowledge about how markets solve problems and help us lead happier, healthier, and richer lives

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Housing, Tech/AI/Innovation, Abundance
Level
Federal, State
Metropolitan Abundance Project

Metropolitan Abundance Project

Disseminate the best ideas for supporting and revitalizing America's cities.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing, Abundance
Level
Federal, State, Local
MountainTrue

MountainTrue

Champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities across the Southern Blue Ridge.

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Function
Alliance, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing
Level
State, Local
National Academy of Public Administration

National Academy of Public Administration

Responds to requests for assistance from Congress; federal agencies; and state, local, and international government entities on issues of importance... also provide thought leadership that advances the field of public administration through the work of our research staff and nearly 1,000 elected Fellows.

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Function
Government capacity, Research, Association
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal, State, Local
National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)

National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)

Provides a forum for leadership and advocacy that promotes thriving rental housing communities for all.

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Function
Alliance, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal
National Zoning Atlas (Land Use Atlas, Inc.)

National Zoning Atlas (Land Use Atlas, Inc.)

Digitizing, demystifying, and democratizing information about the country's ~30,000 local zoning codes.

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Function
Mapping, Advocacy, Research
Impact Areas
Housing, Abundance, Energy/Climate, Tech/AI/Innovation, Government Effectiveness
Level
Local, Federal, State
Neighbors for More Neighbors

Neighbors for More Neighbors

Stands up for secure, abundant homes for everyone in the Twin Cities.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Local, State
Neighbors Welcome! Rhode Island

Neighbors Welcome! Rhode Island

Grassroots network of neighbors advocating for more homes.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State
New Practice Lab at New America

New Practice Lab at New America

First, we run design and delivery sprints with families and government partners to improve the public benefits delivery chain for existing policy. Then, we carry the insights of real families back into the policymaking process so that the next generation of policy works for families from day one.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Tech/AI/Innovation, Government Effectiveness, Abundance
Level
Federal, State
Niskanen Center

Niskanen Center

Promotes policies that advance prosperity, opportunity, and human flourishing, guided by the belief that a free market and an effective government are mutually dependent.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Abundance, Housing, Energy/Climate, High-skilled Immigration
Level
Federal
Niskanen Center for Public Policy

Niskanen Center for Public Policy

Promotes policies that advance prosperity, opportunity, and human flourishing, guided by the belief that a free market and an effective government are mutually dependent.

Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Abundance, Housing, Energy/Climate, High-skilled Immigration
Level
Federal
North Missoula Community Development Corporation

North Missoula Community Development Corporation

Develops permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for everyday neighbors, advocates to address structural inequities and meet community needs, and supports neighbors in building the community they want to live in.

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Function
Advocacy, Developer
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Local
Nowak Metro Finance Lab

Nowak Metro Finance Lab

Help cities identify and implement innovative strategies to leverage public assets and fund public infrastructure for public benefit, with a focus on supporting inclusive and equitable growth.

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Function
Implementation
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Local
Nuclear Energy Institute

Nuclear Energy Institute

Promote the use and growth of nuclear energy through efficient operations and effective policy... by providing a unified industry voice before Congress, the executive branch, state and local legislatures, and federal regulators, as well as international organizations and venues, on key policy issues.

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Alliance, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State, Local
Nuclear Innovation Alliance

Nuclear Innovation Alliance

Through policy analysis, research, outreach, and education, we are catalyzing the next era of nuclear energy.

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Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Nuclear New York

Nuclear New York

Nuclear New York is an independent, non-partisan advocacy organization working towards a prosperous decarbonized future and nature conservation. We conduct rigorous research, education, policy advocacy, and non-intrusive activism.

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Think Tank, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
State, Local
NYU Furman Center

NYU Furman Center

Advances research and debate on housing, neighborhoods, and urban policy.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal, State, Local
Open New York

Open New York

Grassroots group advocating for abundant homes and lower rent.

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Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
Partnership for Public Service

Partnership for Public Service

Working across four different presidential administrations to help our government address the challenges of the moment and those to come.

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Function
Government capacity
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal
Permit Power

Permit Power

Do research, education, and advocacy to break down the bureaucratic barriers that get in the way of American families installing rooftop solar, home batteries, and other energy upgrades.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State, Local
Pew Charitable Trusts

Pew Charitable Trusts

Address the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues, creating common ground, and advancing ambitious projects that lead to tangible progress.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Housing, Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State, Local
Policy Engine

Policy Engine

Computing public policy for everyone

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
PopVox

PopVox

Providing technology, training, and resources for elected officials, staffers, advocates, and the public at large; and through publications and convenings that explore emerging topics and innovations in modern democratic governance.

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Function
Platform
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
POPVOX Foundation

POPVOX Foundation

Through informal advising, expert testimonies, training sessions, publications, and informal dialogues, the team aids Congress in its own evolution. Simultaneously, by identifying deficiencies, highlighting improvements, and celebrating significant advancements, POPVOX Foundation helps maintain a momentum of positive change and encourages the onward, ongoing march of modernization.

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Function
Government capacity
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
Progressive Policy Institute (PPI)

Progressive Policy Institute (PPI)

Advocates for economic policies that are pro-worker, pro-business, and pro-innovation

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Government Effectiveness, Housing, Tech/AI/Innovation, High-skilled Immigration
Level
Federal
Property and Environment Research Center (PERC)

Property and Environment Research Center (PERC)

Creating market solutions for conservation, with over 40 years of pioneering research and a network of respected scholars and practitioners.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State
R Street Institute

R Street Institute

Focused on solving complex public policy challenges through free markets and limited, effective government.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Tech/AI/Innovation, Government Effectiveness, Agriculture, Abundance
Level
Federal, State
Rainey Center

Rainey Center

Public policy research organization and leadership community of elected officials across the nation cultivating new ideas and new leadership to address America's most pressing challenges.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal, State
RAND

RAND

Help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, High-skilled Immigration
Level
Federal, State
re: MAIN

re: MAIN

1) fostering an active public realm, 2) engaging and growing a robust small business ecosystem and, 3) integrating housing abundance that will make these places the engines of connectivity, entrepreneurship, equity, sustainability, local economies

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal, State, Local
Realignment Podcast

Realignment Podcast

Saagar Enjeti and Marshall Kosloff explore this with thinkers, policymakers, and more.

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Communications
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, Abundance, High-skilled Immigration
Level
Federal
Reason Foundation

Reason Foundation

Developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law. We use journalism and public policy research to influence the frameworks and actions of policymakers, journalists, and opinion leaders.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing, Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal, State
Rebuild Congress Initiative

Rebuild Congress Initiative

Cultivating networks, fostering deep dialogue, and, where possible, building consensus among elected officials, influencers, and experts from across the political and ideological spectrum.

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Function
Congressional Engagement
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal
Regional Plan Association

Regional Plan Association

A research, planning, and advocacy organization that operates in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. It oversees the DesegregateCT Program, which is a pro-homes coalition of neighbors and nonprofits that will be hosting the YIMBYtown 2025 Conference.

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Coalition, Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing, Energy/Climate
Level
State, Local
Results for America

Results for America

We change the way governments invest dollars by attaching new impact requirements to the money flowing from federal to state to local governments

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Implementation
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal, State, Local
Robin Hood Foundation

Robin Hood Foundation

Funding, supporting, and connecting high-impact community organizations, partnering with government, and advocating for what works so that New York City can be an engine of upward mobility for all.

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Philanthropy, Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Local
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)

Engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and nongovernmental organizations to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030.

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Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Ronald Reagan Institute

Ronald Reagan Institute

Moves beyond the preservation of President Reagan's legacy and proactively promotes the 40th President's vision, principles, and leadership example.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Abundance
Level
Federal
Roots of Progress Institute

Roots of Progress Institute

Helping create the intellectual base for the progress movement, and to building the progress community.

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Think Tank
Impact Areas
Abundance, Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, High-skilled Immigration
Level
Federal, State
San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR)

San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR)

Through research, education, and advocacy, SPUR works to create an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous region.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
SeedAI

SeedAI

Collaborating with policymakers, scientists, academics, and the private sector to design policies, programs, and tools to ensure AI benefits all Americans.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Tech/AI/Innovation, Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal, State, Local
Senior Executive Association

Senior Executive Association

The consistent voice for career leaders – whether in front of Congress, the Administration, or across the Executive Branch – advocating for good government solutions to the challenges facing leaders.

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Association
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal
Service Design Collective

Service Design Collective

Public benefit corporation that uses human-centered design and technology to help our partners deliver better outcomes for governments and the people they serve.

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Function
Government capacity
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal, State, Local
Shelter WF

Shelter WF

Advocates for policy reforms that lead to an abundance of homes in all shapes and sizes.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
ShelterJH

ShelterJH

Builds grassroots support and political power to address housing insecurity in the Tetons.

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Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
Sightline Institute

Sightline Institute

Equip leaders with practical policy solutions, arguments to advance them, and unusual coalitions to win them.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing, Energy/Climate
Level
State
Siting Clean Collaborative

Siting Clean Collaborative

Initiative to help map, coordinate, and advise the growing field of philanthropy, non-profit organizations, academics, government agencies, and industry groups who are seeking to responsibly accelerate local clean energy siting and permitting and create meaningful benefits for project host communities

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Function
Coordination
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal, State, Local
SLC Neighbors for More Neighbors

SLC Neighbors for More Neighbors

Engages residents to support sustainable and thriving communities through housing that is affordable and attainable.

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Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Local
Slow Boring

Slow Boring

Slow Boring is a daily newsletter from Matthew Yglesias (and occasionally others) about politics and public policy, mostly in the United States but occasionally elsewhere.

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Communications
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, Abundance, High-skilled Immigration
Level
Federal, State, Local
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project

Southwest Energy Efficiency Project

In collaboration with utilities, state and local governments, environmental and community groups, businesses, national laboratories, federal agencies, and other energy experts, SWEEP promotes programs, policies, and funding to help mitigate climate change and its impacts, lend support to underserved and disadvantaged communities, and save people money on energy bills and transportation costs.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing
Level
State, Local
Spark Climate Solutions

Spark Climate Solutions

Expanding the portfolio of mitigation and adaptation approaches that enable our return to a safe climate and minimize environmental and social risks along the way.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Agriculture
Level
Federal
Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP)

Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP)

Make recommendations to strengthen America's long-term competitiveness as artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies are reshaping our national security, economy, and society.

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Think Tank
Impact Areas
Tech/AI/Innovation, Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal
Stripe Press

Stripe Press

Produces works about technological, economic, and scientific advancement.

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Function
Publisher
Impact Areas
Abundance
Level
Federal
Strong Towns

Strong Towns

Advocate for cities of all sizes to be safe, livable and inviting. We elevate local government as the highest level of collaboration for people working together in a place, not merely the lowest level in a hierarchy of governments.

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Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Local
Tech Congress

Tech Congress

Gives talented technologists the opportunity to gain first-�hand experience in federal policymaking and shape the future of tech policy through our fellowships with Members of Congress and Congressional Committees.

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Function
Talent
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
Tech Talent Project

Tech Talent Project

Increasing the ability of federal, state, and local government agencies to recruit modern technical leaders in order to achieve critical economic, policy, and human outcomes.

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Function
Talent
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal, State, Local
Technologists for the Public Good

Technologists for the Public Good

Professional association for technologists that serve the public good

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Function
Association
Impact Areas
Tech/AI/Innovation, Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal, State, Local
Technology and Security Policy Center (TASP)

Technology and Security Policy Center (TASP)

Researches how high-consequence, dual-use technologies like artificial intelligence and biotechnology change the global competition and threat environment, then develops policy and technology options to advance the competitiveness and security of the United States, its allies and partners, and the world.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Tech/AI/Innovation, Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal
Terner Center for Housing Innovation

Terner Center for Housing Innovation

Formulate bold strategies to house families from all walks of life in vibrant, sustainable, and affordable homes and communities.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local, Federal
Terner Labs

Terner Labs

Draw on rigorous research and policy expertise to select promising innovators and guide them toward the highest impact. In return, the solutions we field serve to inform better future research and policies.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal, State, Local
Texans for Housing

Texans for Housing

Advocates for changes in law to make it easier to build more housing in Texas in proximity to daily needs, resulting in greater affordability, lower tax burdens for homeowners, and lower environmental costs.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State
Texans for Reasonable Solutions

Texans for Reasonable Solutions

Create common sense solutions to problems that face everyday Texans.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
The Governance Lab

The Governance Lab

Believe that increased availability and use of data, new ways to leverage the capacity, intelligence, and expertise of people in the problem-solving process, combined with new advances in technology and science can transform governance.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal, State, Local
Third Way

Third Way

Champions modern center-left ideas.

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Think Tank
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Government Effectiveness, High-skilled Immigration, Housing, Tech/AI/Innovation
Level
Federal
Transportation Alternatives

Transportation Alternatives

Uses a combination of neighborhood-level grassroots organizing and citywide advocacy to push for changes in public policy, street design, enforcement, and resource allocation that transform our city's streets for the better.

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Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Local
UC Berkeley Possibility Lab's Abundance Accelerator

UC Berkeley Possibility Lab's Abundance Accelerator

Leveraging applied research and community-building to promote government policies that expand California's capacity to sustainably supply essential resources, goods, and services to its people.

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Think Tank
Impact Areas
Abundance
Level
State, Local
University of Chicago Center for Effective Government

University of Chicago Center for Effective Government

Study, debate, and enhance public understanding of reforms that have the potential to strengthen democratic institutions and improve the capacity of government to solve public problems.

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Function
Think Tank
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal, State
Up For Growth

Up For Growth

National, cross-sector member network committed to solving the housing shortage and affordability crisis through data-driven research and evidence-based policy.

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Think Tank, Alliance
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal, State, Local
Up for Growth Action Inc

Up for Growth Action Inc

National, cross-sector member network committed to solving the housing shortage and affordability crisis through data-driven research and evidence-based policy.

Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal
Urban Land Institute

Urban Land Institute

Oldest and largest network of cross-disciplinary real estate and land use experts in the world.

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Function
Association
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal
Vibrant Littleton

Vibrant Littleton

We advocate for a vital kind of Littleton: convenient, connected communities...; walking and rolling-friendly neighborhoods...; and abundantly available housing that's within reach of all kinds of people.

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Function
Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing, Energy/Climate, Government Effectiveness
Level
Local
Virginians Organized for Interfaith and Community Engagement (VOICE)

Virginians Organized for Interfaith and Community Engagement (VOICE)

Nonpartisan organization of over 40 faith communities that organize together to build power to improve the lives of our families, communities, regions, and nation.

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Alliance, Advocacy
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local
Volcker Alliance

Volcker Alliance

Supports current and aspiring public servants by strengthening public service education, championing public service values, and providing strategies to help them deliver better results.

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Function
Talent
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
Federal
Washington Center for Equitable Growth

Washington Center for Equitable Growth

Research and grantmaking organization dedicated to advancing evidence-backed ideas and policies that promote strong, stable, and broad-based economic growth.

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Function
Research, Grantmaking
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate
Level
Federal
Welcoming Neighbors Network

Welcoming Neighbors Network

Confederation of independent, place-based organizations advancing pro-housing policies through strategic, alliance-building campaigns.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal, State, Local
Work for America

Work for America

Helps state and local governments recruit, retain, and empower the next wave of public servants, ensuring better services and a stronger America.

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Function
Talent
Impact Areas
Government Effectiveness
Level
State, Local
Works in Progress

Works in Progress

Online magazine dedicated to sharing new and underrated ideas to improve the world.

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Function
Communications
Impact Areas
Energy/Climate, Housing, Government Effectiveness, Tech/AI/Innovation, High-skilled Immigration, Agriculture
Level
Federal
YIMBY Action

YIMBY Action

Network of people who advocate for abundant, affordable housing and inclusive, sustainable communities across the United States.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
Federal, State, Local
YIMBY Law

YIMBY Law

Legal arm of the pro-housing movement and is housed in YIMBY Action's 501c3 affiliate, Yes In My Back Yard.

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Function
Advocacy, Organizing
Impact Areas
Housing
Level
State, Local, Federal
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