As we near the end of 2023, I am filled with gratitude for your unwavering support and engagement in our collective journey. This year has been a landmark in the evolution of the Bridge Alliance and its initiatives, marked by significant transformations and growth.



Our mission remains - to foster a thriving, just, and resilient democratic republic. Our approach, however, continues to evolve.

 Today, we’re officially unveiling our re-vamped Bridge Alliance website, tied to the new back-end management system that we rolled out at the start of the year, which helped manage our updated membership options.

Some of our other 2023 milestones include:

• Completion of the inaugural JEDIs for Democracy program, ongoing collaborations with the Columbus Foundation, catalytic leadership training initiatives, and the launch of the Dialogue Policing Initiative under our DEI priorities.
• Expansion of Citizen Connect to almost 600 organizations, facilitating engagement with thousands with impactful opportunities. Our Member Amplification Program, community streaming projects, and the integration with Coffee Party USA's social media community have broadened our reach, reinforcing our commitment to dialogue and reform.
• The Fulcrum continued to increase our impact as we have hit over 3 million page views and nearly 400,000 visitors to date in 2023. Local news outlets across the country picked up much of our content through our relationship with the Tribune News Service and partnerships with the Scholars Strategy Network, Medill News Service, and The Op-Ed Project.
• Launch of the Engaged Athlete Fellowship and News Ambassadors programs.

Looking towards 2024, we're excited about the potential impact of our matching donation campaign. Every contribution until year-end will be matched at 50%, doubling the power of your support.

In 2024, we will continue to serve the ecosystem through member services and mutually beneficial partnerships with organizations doing work in the areas of work we seek to weave together. Our 2024 priorities are focused on increasing the impact of our signature projects The Fulcrum and Citizen Connect by:

• Revamping Citizen Connect into Citizen Connect 2.0, an expanded 2024 election resource and community engagement platform. 
• Growing The Fulcrum's reach with strategic partnerships and a new podcast series focusing on national challenges and leadership.
• Deepening our impact in DEI and fostering collaboration among our JEDIs and catalytic leaders.
• Providing resources and amplification to member organizations through our backbone initiatives to amplify their reach in these critical times.
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Your continued support is vital in elevating our mission in 2024. Please consider extending your generosity through our matching year-end gift campaign and enjoy exclusive Friends of Bridge benefits.

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Together, let's forge a powerful force for positive change in 2024.