Nebraska Civic Engagement Table

What Nebraska Civic Engagement Table does

Nebraska Civic Engagement Table (also doing business as Nebraska Table) is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2016 that operates as a backbone support infrastructure for the state's civic engagement ecosystem. It serves 60+ nonprofit member organizations across Lincoln, Omaha, and Greater Nebraska, providing them with grants, training, technical assistance, and coalition coordination to conduct voter registration, Get-Out-The-Vote campaigns, grassroots lobbying, and community connectedness initiatives in politically marginalized communities including African American, Latino, Native American, AAPI, new citizen, low-income, unmarried women, LGBT, and young voter populations.

The organization's core programmatic offerings are organized into three pillars plus a comprehensive member support suite. The Civic Engagement Fund (started 2017) has distributed over $1.3 million in grants to member organizations. Organizer School (launched 2018) hires, trains, and places paid one-year community organizers with member nonprofits. Lobby School and Youth Lobby School provide legislative advocacy training, with the youth extension serving 10th-12th grade students in Lincoln and Omaha Public Schools. Member support includes VAN (Voter Access Network) database integration training, 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) compliance support, communications assistance, a Legal Library, and a Legal Fund providing up to $20,000 per grant for civic-engagement legal services. Voter-facing tools include a Voting Hub, Drop Box Finder, and Direct Democracy Hub for ballot initiative support.

The business model is a nonprofit membership/grant-funded model with no fees charged to member organizations. Revenue consists of grants and donations from foundations and individuals; the organization is governed by a board of directors and managed by 11-50 staff. Distribution is direct to member nonprofits via application-based membership, supplemented by community event tabling (e.g., Heartland Pride, Rock The Vote Lincoln, Latino Festival), a Cultural Tapestry podcast partnership with KZUM Radio 89.3FM, and digital channels including website, EveryAction email newsletter, and active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and Bluesky.

Name

Nebraska Civic Engagement Table

Legal name

Nebraska Civic Engagement Table

Website

https://nebraskatable.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nebraska Civic Engagement Table is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) backbone organization founded in 2016 that supports 60+ nonprofit members with grants, training, VAN database integration, and coalition coordination to expand civic engagement and voter power in marginalized Nebraska communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Engagement and Nonprofit Advocacy Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Political Organizations (813940), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Democracy, Voting Rights & Civic Participation Advocacy (BPAGAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Political/GOTV & Advocacy Calling (Campaigns) (BPAAADAK), Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI)

Keywords

• Civic engagement
• Voter registration
• Nonprofit advocacy
• Community organizing
• Grassroots lobbying

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donations: The organization funds its operations through grant programs like the Civic Engagement Fund, which distributes over $1.3 million in grant funds to member organizations. Additional revenue comes from donations from individuals and foundations supporting civic engagement work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Nebraska Civic Engagement Table is a 501(c)(3) backbone organization that coordinates civic engagement, nonpartisan voter registration, get-out-the-vote (GOTV), voter education, and lobbying training across Nebraska. It serves as a resource hub and convener for 60+ nonprofit member organizations, equipping them with shared training programs, funding, and organizing infrastructure.

Product overview

Nebraska Civic Engagement Table operates as a nonprofit backbone organization offering a suite of interconnected civic engagement programs and tools for 501(c)(3) member organizations. The core offerings include the Civic Engagement Fund (grant program), Organizer School (community organizer training and placement), Lobby School and Youth Lobby School (legislative advocacy training), and a comprehensive Nonprofit Resources & Training suite comprising VAN Integration, Compliance Support, Voter Registration/GOTV Campaigns, Organizational Training, Community Civic Engagement Training, Communications Support, Legal Library, and Legal Fund. Additional services include a Voting Hub, Direct Democracy Hub, and Drop Box Finder for voter-facing resources. These products work together to strengthen power in politically marginalized communities through year-round civic engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civic Engagement Fund A grantmaking program that provides funding to Nebraska nonprofits for civic engagement, voter registration, and advocacy activities.
• Organizer School A training program that equips Nebraska civic engagement organizers with campaign, voter outreach, and community organizing skills.
• Lobby School A training program that teaches direct lobbying methods, legislative advocacy, and policy engagement to nonprofit staff and members.
• Youth Lobby School A youth-focused training program that teaches young people legislative advocacy and lobbying skills.
• Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Program A statewide program coordinating nonpartisan voter registration, voter education, canvassing, and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) activities across Nebraska.
• Direct Democracy Campaign Support Coordinated support for ballot measure campaigns and direct democracy advocacy efforts in Nebraska.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed over $1.3 million in grant funds to member organizations since 2017
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered founding and core.

• Coalition for Lifesaving CuresfoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding member of Nebraska Table. Works to educate and support stem cell research in Nebraska through factual information dissemination and community support.
• Center for Rural AffairsfoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding member, self-described as unapologetically rural, supporting small family farmers, ranchers, new business owners, and rural communities through loan opportunities, training, and policy advocacy.
• Civic NebraskafoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding member consisting of politically diverse young Nebraskan professionals committed to making civic institutions more inclusive among youth and historically disadvantaged populations.
• Heartland Workers CenterfoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding member working to improve quality of life for Latino/a immigrant workers through leadership development, workers' rights, and civic engagement.
• Holland Children's InstitutefoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding member dedicated to reducing Nebraska families living in poverty and making Nebraska the best place to raise children through research, education, and health care advocacy.
• Malcolm X Memorial FoundationfoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding member focused on preserving Malcolm X's human rights legacy while prioritizing self-reliance through radical movement building.
• Nebraska AppleseedfoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding member fighting for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans through systemic approaches to child welfare, immigration, healthcare, and poverty.
• Nonprofit Association of the MidlandsfoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding member working to enhance recognition of the nonprofit sector, provide quality assistance and information on nonprofit management, and advocate on nonprofit capacity issues.
• OutNebraskafoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding member working statewide to improve lives of LGBTQ+ Nebraskans through advocacy and education.
• Voices for Children in NebraskafoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding member and independent voice building pathways to opportunity for all children and families through research, policy, and community engagement.
• Women's Fund of OmahafoundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding member examining issues and conducting research to improve lives of metropolitan area women and girls through informed support of initiatives.
• Brain Injury Association of NebraskacoreOthersPartner organization committed to creating a better future for Nebraskans with brain injuries through services, support groups, and information resources.
• Community Action of NebraskacoreOthersPartner organization dedicated to alleviating poverty by enhancing program development, providing technical assistance, and advocating public policy across nine Community Action Agencies in Nebraska.
• League of Women Voters of NebraskacoreOthersPartner organization encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy on public policy issues.
• League of Women Voters of Greater OmahacoreOthersPartner organization encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy on public policy issues in the Greater Omaha area.
• OpenSky Policy InstitutecoreOthersPartner organization providing nonpartisan expert fiscal research and analysis for a strong Nebraska.
• Planned Parenthood North Central StatescoreOthersPartner organization providing accessible, affordable reproductive healthcare, education, and advocacy for reproductive rights.
• Voting Rights Restoration CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition working to restore voting rights. Starting July 19th, 2024, all Nebraskans who have completed a felony sentence are eligible to vote.
• Coalition for a Strong NebraskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner for State Legislative Update Calls and Federal Activities Update Calls, collaborating on advocacy and policy work during Nebraska Legislative Sessions.
• Get Out The Vote CoalitionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOTV Coalitions in Lincoln, Omaha, and Greater Nebraska building sustainable voter power through nonpartisan engagement, collaborative strategy, and resource sharing.
• Respect Nebraska VoterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstitutional amendment ballot initiative campaign to protect the ballot initiative process, prevent laws restricting direct democracy, and update requirements for changing voter-approved laws from two-thirds to four-fifths supermajority.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• League of Women Voters of Nebraska: A core partner of Nebraska Table (per the data) and a direct peer in the same Nebraska civic engagement ecosystem, focusing on voter education, registration, and nonpartisan advocacy.
• Colorado Civic Engagement Table (CO Table): Colorado's analog to Nebraska Table—same state-level backbone organization model coordinating nonprofit civic engagement work and supporting year-round GOTV and advocacy efforts.
• New Hampshire Civic Engagement Table:
• Wisconsin Civic Engagement Table: A sibling state civic engagement table operating with the same backbone/coalition model for nonprofit civic engagement organizations in Wisconsin, serving a similar mix of marginalized communities.
• Michigan Civic Engagement Table: Another state-level civic engagement table following the same nonprofit backbone/coalition model as Nebraska Table, providing training, grants, and data infrastructure to member organizations.
• State Voices: State Voices is the national network that supports state civic engagement tables, including Nebraska Table. It is the closest peer—operating the same backbone/coalition model across multiple states and providing shared infrastructure, training, and strategy support to state-level civic engagement tables.

Broad incumbents

• Common Cause: National nonpartisan governance and election integrity organization that operates broadly across many states including Nebraska. Overlaps with Nebraska Table on voter access and civic engagement but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• League of Women Voters of the United States: National umbrella organization for state and local Leagues (including LWV Nebraska), focused on voter education and civic participation. Operates as a broader incumbent with significantly more resources and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nebraska_table
• Facebookfacebook.com/nebraskatable
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nebraska-table
• Instagraminstagram.com/nebraska_table

Compliance1 record

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