Our Approach

Our Mission

To connect government and the civic tech ecosystem to tackle problems that no one can solve alone. 

 

Our Vision

We believe in a people-centered, digitally-enabled government for all.

 

How We Lead

We equip government, nonprofit, academia and philanthropic partners with practical support through research, training, convenings, and community-building. Our work helps practitioners break down silos, share what works, and drive collective progress toward people-centered services.

We design around people’s real experiences—whether they’re a parent applying for child care, an individual navigating unemployment for the first time, or a state employee delivering services. Our work begins with listening and co-creating solutions that are useful, practices that are responsive, and policies that are workable. 

 

Our Strengths

• Neutral, honest brokers. We’re nonpartisan, credible, and dedicated to serving the collective good.
• Focused on what works. We assess and collect promising practices that solve real problems on the ground.
• Trusted ecosystem collaborators. We connect the dots and broker powerful relationships.
• Academic rigor and independence. We’re part of a community rooted in deep academic rigor, research, and action.
• Powered by the future. We train and transform the next generation of public leaders and changemakers.