University of Florida College Democrats

What University of Florida College Democrats does

The University of Florida College Democrats (UF College Democrats, "UFCD") is a registered student political organization operating at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Itself a campus chapter affiliated with the Florida Democratic Party, it functions as the official voice of the Democratic Party for UF students, organizing political engagement, progressive coalition activity, and community-building among undergraduate and graduate students who identify with Democratic and progressive causes.

Its "products" are not commercial but programmatic: bi-weekly general body meetings featuring caucus chair presentations and candidate/politician meet-and-greets; roughly 18-20 issue-specific caucuses (Gun Reform, Labor, Immigration, Housing, Health, AAPI, Black, Latine, LGBTQ+, Women's, Criminal Justice Reform, Environmental, Education, Rural, Disability, Jewish, Muslim, Transportation, and others); a tiered leadership structure of an elected executive board plus appointed coordinator roles; social events at local restaurants and trivia nights; and coalition-led rallies such as Ban Off Our Bodies and March For Our Lives. Digital surfaces include a Discord community, an email newsletter, a Twitter/X presence at @ufcollegedemocrats, a Linktree-hosted BLM/anti-racism resource hub, and Google Forms-based applications. There is no proprietary technology stack, no mobile app, and no API.

The organization funds itself through membership dues (amount not disclosed) and one-time donations (amounts not disclosed). Pricing is not publicly listed and the dues-based model is best characterized as a recurring annual contribution rather than a priced subscription. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on word-of-mouth, on-campus presence, Discord onboarding, and coalition visibility to acquire and retain members within a single institutional and geographic footprint.

Name

University of Florida College Democrats

Legal name

University of Florida College Democrats

Website

https://ufcollegedems.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The University of Florida College Democrats is the official University of Florida student chapter of the Democratic Party, organizing progressive political engagement, issue caucuses, and coalition rallies for UF students in Gainesville, Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Political Advocacy and Student Organizations

NAICS

Political Organizations (813940), Educational Services (611)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Government & Leadership Programs (EDALAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Student political organization
• Democratic party chapter
• Political advocacy organizing
• Civic engagement programs
• Progressive coalition building

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The organization collects membership dues from students who join UF College Democrats. The dues are referenced on their website under 'Pay Dues' but no specific amount is disclosed.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations from supporters under 'Donate to Support Us!'. No specific donation amounts or campaign details are disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

University of Florida College Democrats is the official campus voice of the Democratic Party for UF students, providing political organizing, community engagement, and leadership development opportunities. Its core offerings include bi-weekly general body meetings, 15+ issue- and identity-based caucuses, social events, rallies, coordinator and executive board leadership tracks, and voter registration resources. The organization is funded by membership dues and donations and operates as a non-profit registered student organization.

Product overview

University of Florida College Democrats is a student political organization, not a product or technology company. The organization operates as a campus chapter of the Democratic Party, offering political organizing, community building, voter engagement resources, and leadership development programs for University of Florida students. Their activities include general body meetings, social events, caucus groups, internship opportunities, and coalition organizing on progressive causes. No distinct commercial products, software platforms, or technology services are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UF College Democrats Membership Paid membership in the UF College Democrats student organization, providing students access to the community, meetings, caucuses, and political organizing activities at the University of Florida.
• Bi-Weekly General Body Meetings Recurring meetings hosted by UF College Democrats featuring caucus chair presentations on political topics, games, and meet-and-greets with candidates and politicians. Open to University of Florida students.
• Caucus Chair Program Entry-level leadership program where UF students lead a caucus on a topic (e.g., Gun Reform, Labor, Immigration, Housing, LGBTQ+, Environmental, Criminal Justice Reform), facilitating discussions and organizing a Day of Action.
• Executive Board Coordinator Program Appointed deputy executive board program offering UF students positions such as Public Relations, Organizing, Internal Affairs, Graphics, Social, Recruitment, Legislative Affairs, Digital Organizing, and Photography Coordinators.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Florida Democrats (FDP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerUF College Democrats operates under the Florida Democratic Party umbrella. They share voter resources, event information from Florida Democrats events page, and coordinate on progressive organizing efforts at the state level.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• UF College Republicans: Direct counterpart student political organization at the same University of Florida campus; identical operating model (executive board, caucuses, rallies, candidate meet-and-greets) on the opposing political side.
• College Democrats of America: National umbrella organization for College Democrats chapters across U.S. universities; provides the brand, training, and structural framework that UF College Democrats operates within.
• Florida State University College Democrats: Sister College Democrats chapter at Florida State University; operates under the same FDP umbrella with comparable caucus structure, GBM cadence, and progressive coalition focus in the same state.

Broad incumbents

• Young Democrats of America: National youth arm of the Democratic Party serving young Democrats beyond the college-age window; provides the broader institutional and pipeline context within which UF College Democrats operates.
• Turning Point USA: National conservative student organizing organization with active campus chapters; mirrors UF College Democrats' campus organizing model on the opposing ideological side and competes for the same student activist pool.
• College Republican National Committee (CRNC): National umbrella for College Republicans chapters nationwide; structural mirror to College Democrats of America and direct ideological counterpart at the federal organizing level.

Emerging players

• NextGen America: Youth voter mobilization and progressive organizing nonprofit; targets the same 18–35 demographic with voter registration and turnout operations that overlap directly with UF College Democrats' civic engagement work.
• March For Our Lives: Youth-led gun violence prevention organization; UF College Democrats has organized its local rallies, indicating direct partnership and overlapping member base on gun reform advocacy.
• Sunrise Movement: Youth climate and progressive political organization with active campus hub model; comparable member demographic, organizing tactics, and coalition posture to UF College Democrats on environmental advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ufcollegedemocrats

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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