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Alabama Forward Table members and partners include nonpartisan 501c3 advocacy, community and grassroots organizations. Our strategies involve building capacity and collaboration in messaging, communications and civic engagement. Members also look for ways to collaborate in policy development and advocacy across the issue silos that typically divide us.
Organizations wishing to join the Table as either members or partners will apply using the online Alabama Forward Affiliation Application, and submissions will be reviewed by the Alabama Forward executive director on (at minimum) a quarterly basis. The executive director will review the mission and work of the requesting organizations to ensure alignment with the goals and vision of Alabama Forward and will then make recommendations to current Table member organizations regarding the applications. Member organizations have access to the applicants’ applications and all relevant information and materials ahead of the voting process. The addition of new members and partners will be by a majority vote of the current Table members in an electronic voting process.
Read more about becoming a Table member or partner below:
Membership Eligibility & Benefits
Member Eligibility
Commit to the vision, values and mission of Alabama Forward
Be one of the following:
Nonprofit 501c3 organization
501c4 organization whose work in civic participation is limited to 501c3 permissible activities
An organization fiscally sponsored by a 501c3 organization
Have a history of and current focus of state-level public policy advocacy or state-level grassroots organizing
Commit to be nonpartisan in all activities associated with Alabama Forward and in the use of all Alabama Forward resources
Commit to advancing joint plans and strategies of the Alabama Forward members, consistent with the organization’s own mission, work, and capacity
Commit to assigning at least two members of your network (staff, volunteers, board members, etc.) to participate in Alabama Forward working groups and support their activities each month
Participate in building the progressive database (voter file)
Sign and commit to comply with the Alabama Forward member agreement
Member Benefits
Full Voting Privileges
Eligible for Alabama Forward Financial Grants
Eligible for Digital Tools and Subscriptions to Data Services
Technical Support from Alabama Forward Staff and Consultants
Access to Alabama Forward VAN
Peer Support
Connections to Regional and National Peer Networks
Partner Affiliation Eligibility & Benefits
Partner Eligibility
Commit to the vision, values, and mission of Alabama Forward
Be one of the following:
Nonprofit 501c3 organization
501c4 organization whose work in civic participation is limited to 501c3 permissible activities
An organization fiscally sponsored by a 501c3 organization
Have a history of and current focus of state-level public policy advocacy or state-level grassroots organizing
Commit to be nonpartisan in all activities associated with Alabama Forward and in the use of all Alabama Forward resources
Commit to advancing joint plans and strategies of the Alabama Forward members, consistent with the organization’s own mission, work, and capacity
Sign and commit to comply with the Alabama Forward partner agreement
Partner Benefits
Connections to Regional and National Peer Networks
Peer Support
Collaboration Opportunities and Participation in Statewide Coordination Efforts
Technical Support from Alabama Forward Staff and Consultants
Access to Alabama Forward VAN
Still Interested?
Great! We’re always looking to grow our network with organizations that will work to advance our mission. Fill out the application form by clicking the button below.