League of Women Voters of Colorado

What League of Women Voters of Colorado does

The League of Women Voters of Colorado (LWVCO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit civic advocacy organization headquartered at 110 16th Street Mall in Denver, founded in 1928 as the Colorado state arm of the national League. It is member-supported through donations, membership dues, and event registrations, with seven paid employees and a small-staff model that leans heavily on volunteers. Operations span 20+ local Leagues across Colorado, including in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver, Jefferson, Larimer, Mesa, Pueblo, Pikes Peak, and other counties, with mailing addresses identified for Mesa County (Grand Junction) and Routt County (Steamboat Springs). The organization holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating and a GuideStar transparency seal, and is affiliated with but operationally independent from the national League of Women Voters of the United States.

LWVCO's product surface combines voter-information tools, legislative advocacy infrastructure, and issue-area programming. The flagship digital product is VOTE411, a statewide voter information platform providing ballot lookups, registration status, polling places, and candidate information. Advocacy is organized through the Legislative Action Committee (LAC), led by Co-Directors of Action & Advocacy Kathy Ebersberger and Linda Hutchinson, with Andrea Wilkins serving as Legislative Liaison; the LAC testifies in Colorado General Assembly hearings and mobilizes Action Alerts. The organization maintains thirteen issue-area task forces covering Alternative Voting Methods, Civics Education, Climate Emergency, Education, Elections, Gun Violence Prevention, Healthcare, Housing, Immigration, J.E.D.I. (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion), News Access & Literacy, Religious Freedom, and Reproductive Freedom. Educational publications include 'Your Voice, Your Vote' and a Ballot Issues publication.

Revenue is generated from three streams: individual membership dues, tax-deductible donations (including via ColoradoGives.org), and event registrations such as the annual Leaders of Democracy awards dinner ($150 member / $175 non-member in 2025). Go-to-market is community-led, with members joining local Leagues or as Members-at-Large through the national portal at portal.lwv.org. Marketing channels include the lwvcolorado.org website, an e-newsletter distributed to 8,500+ subscribers, organic social media on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube, candidate and public issues forums, the annual Legislative Conference, and partnerships with state government offices and nonprofit coalitions including Common Cause Colorado and Cobalt Advocates. No revenue figures are disclosed and no AI/ML capabilities are evidenced across the technology stack.

Name

League of Women Voters of Colorado

Legal name

League of Women Voters of Colorado

Website

https://lwvcolorado.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The League of Women Voters of Colorado is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan civic advocacy organization founded in 1928, operating 20+ local Leagues statewide to deliver voter education, legislative advocacy, and issue-area programming for Colorado voters, members, and partner coalitions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Advocacy and Voter Education

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Democracy, Voting Rights & Civic Participation Advocacy (BPAGAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership) (EDAAADAL), Civic Literacy (Voting, Rights, Community Participation) (EDAAAAAH)

Keywords

• Nonpartisan voter education
• Civic advocacy
• Voter information platform
• Legislative advocacy
• Democracy engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Revenue generated from individual membership fees at local and state levels
2. Donations: Tax-deductible contributions to support voter education and advocacy work. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
3. Event Registrations: Revenue from events such as the Leaders of Democracy annual awards dinner, with ticket sales at various pricing tiers ($150 member, $175 non-member for 2025 event)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The League of Women Voters of Colorado is a nonpartisan civic advocacy organization that delivers voter education, voter registration support, and nonpartisan election information through the VOTE411 platform, formal publications, candidate forums, and a statewide network of 20+ local Leagues. It also operates a Legislative Action Committee that lobbies the Colorado General Assembly on bills aligned with member-approved positions and 13 issue-area Task Forces covering elections, healthcare, climate, housing, immigration, reproductive freedom, and related policy areas. Programs are funded by membership dues, donations, and event fees.

Product overview

The League of Women Voters of Colorado operates as a nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization offering voter education and democracy protection services. The core offerings include VOTE411 (a statewide voter information platform), the Legislative Action Committee (advocacy/lobbying program), 13 issue-area Task Forces addressing topics from elections to healthcare to climate, and educational publications including 'Your Voice, Your Vote' and 'Ballot Issues'. The organization also runs annual programs like the Legislative Conference and Leaders of Democracy Awards. All offerings are designed to empower voters, defend democracy, and advance equity and justice in Colorado through nonpartisan education and advocacy.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VOTE411 Statewide voter information tool that provides election dates, ballot details, candidate information, voter registration status, and polling place locations for Colorado voters. It serves all eligible Colorado voters seeking nonpartisan election information.
• Legislative Action Committee (LAC) Trained volunteer lobbying committee that influences the Colorado General Assembly on selected bills based on League positions, including testifying in legislative hearings and mobilizing members through Action Alerts. It serves League members engaged in legislative advocacy.
• Task Forces Thirteen issue-area task forces covering Alternative Voting Methods, Climate Emergency, Civics Education, Education, Elections, Gun Violence Prevention, Healthcare, Housing, Immigration, J.E.D.I., News Access & Literacy, Religious Freedom, and Reproductive Freedom that promote collective actions to advance equity and justice in Colorado's systems and policies. They are open to non-members and serve civic-minded individuals statewide.
• Your Voice, Your Vote Voter education publication produced by the State League to inform Colorado voters about state issues and elections. It serves general Colorado voters and League members.
• Ballot Issues Publication Publication providing information on ballot measures and issues for Colorado voters to make informed decisions. It serves Colorado voters preparing for upcoming elections.
• Legislative Conference Annual training conference providing advocacy and legislative priority training for League members. It serves active League members seeking to deepen their civic engagement skills.
• Leaders of Democracy Award Annual awards ceremony honoring individuals for exceptional leadership and dedication to safeguarding Colorado's democratic processes. It recognizes Colorado civic and government leaders and is supported through event ticket sales and sponsorships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Statewide voter education and registration assistance across Colorado
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Colorado State Government Officials and OfficescoreOthersLWVCO maintains partnerships with governmental officials and offices at the state level to promote League impacts and values, engage in advocacy, and coordinate on policy issues.
• Nonprofits and CoalitionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLWVCO partners with various nonprofit organizations and coalitions to advance shared advocacy goals on issues including voting rights, healthcare, and environmental policy.
• University of Denver - Korbel School of International StudiesminorOthersVenue partner for the Leaders of Democracy 2025 event at the SIE Complex on the University of Denver campus.
• The Weekly Issue - El SemanariominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing livestream coverage of Leaders of Democracy 2025 event.
• Common Cause ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of Leaders of Democracy 2025 event; advocacy coalition partner on democracy and voting rights issues.
• Cobalt AdvocatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoter Protection Advocate sponsor for Leaders of Democracy 2025; advocacy partner on voting rights issues.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• ACLU of Colorado: State affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union; engages in nonpartisan legal advocacy, voter rights litigation, and civic engagement on overlapping issues (immigration, reproductive freedom, criminal justice) with LWVCO. Comparable scale and state-level operating model.

Direct peers

• League of Women Voters of the United States: National parent/affiliate of LWVCO; operates the same nonpartisan voter education, advocacy, and member-driven mission across all 50 states. Closest comparable organization in structure, programs, and brand.
• League of Women Voters of California: Sister state League chapter with the same model: local leagues, voter information, legislative advocacy, and member-supported funding. Direct structural and operational analogue to LWVCO.
• Common Cause: National nonpartisan watchdog focused on government accountability, voting rights, and campaign finance. Operates state chapters (including Common Cause Colorado) with similar voter education and legislative advocacy mandate as LWVCO.
• League of Women Voters of New York: Another large state-level League chapter with local leagues, voter guides, and issue task forces. Functionally identical operating model to LWVCO, scaled to a larger state.

Broad incumbents

• Brennan Center for Justice: Well-resourced national institution within NYU that works on voting rights, election administration, and democracy reform. Same policy focus (voting access, redistricting) as LWVCO's Elections task force, but operates as a policy/legal think tank rather than a volunteer member-driven grassroots organization.

Emerging players

• Protect Democracy: Nonpartisan pro-democracy organization focused on constitutional rights, rule of law, and election integrity. Direct thematic overlap with LWVCO's democracy-protection mission but operates with a more legal/communications-oriented model rather than grassroots local leagues.
• Ballotpedia: Nonpartisan digital encyclopedia covering elections, politicians, and ballot measures; complements and partly competes with VOTE411 as a voter-information resource. Comparable civic-information mission but operates as a digital media company rather than membership nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LWVColorado
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmptGXKohPlz2irwsT5cXDQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/lwvcolorado
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/league-of-women-voters-of-colorado-inc

Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries19 records

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