Connecticut League of Conservation Voters

What Connecticut League of Conservation Voters does

The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a non-partisan, statewide 501(c)(4) non-profit organization founded in 2000 and headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, that protects the state's environment by making it a priority for elected officials. Its core deliverable is advocacy across three interlocking programs: (1) the annual Environmental Scorecard — a 0-100% grading of every Connecticut state legislator on environmental and democracy votes, now in its 25th year; (2) candidate endorsements backed by its affiliated Independent Expenditure PAC (CTLCV PAC), the only state-based environmental IE PAC in Connecticut; and (3) direct legislative advocacy through a publicly tracked Watchlist, Action Alerts, briefing papers (via the affiliated 501(c)(3) CTLCV Education Fund), and an annual Environmental Summit. Underlying operational infrastructure consists of a small 1-10 person staff supplemented by a multi-tiered coalition (the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action, 168+ organizations representing 300,000+ members), email and digital advertising distribution to 10,000+ supporters, and an established network of partner organizations including Save the Sound, Sierra Club CT, Conservation Law Foundation, Environment Connecticut, and The Nature Conservancy.

The organization's revenue model is donation-funded across five streams: individual one-time and recurring monthly donations (tiers from $10 to $100/month), PAC contributions supporting endorsed candidates, corporate and organizational event sponsorships for the Environmental Achievement Awards ($1,000-$25,000 tiers), legacy/planned giving (wills, trusts, IRA transfers), and stock gifts of appreciated securities. CTLCV's go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: candidate questionnaires and endorsements drive electoral work, while coalition-orchestrated lobbying days, climate marches, and educational Action Hour webinars drive legislative outcomes — demonstrated by CTLCV's credited role in passing HB 5004 and SB 9 in the 2025 Connecticut legislative session and in driving over 2,300 constituent messages to decision makers on priority legislation.

CTLCV serves four interlocking constituencies: Connecticut voters concerned about environmental protection (its primary small-dollar donor and activist base), pro-environment state legislative candidates (the beneficiaries of endorsements and PAC independent expenditures), Connecticut state legislators themselves (the subjects of scorecard accountability), and a coalition of 168+ partner organizations (the operational force multiplier). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Joseph McGee, with Lori Brown serving as Executive Director since founding in 2000 and Jameelah Muhammad as Chief Executive Officer.

Name

Connecticut League of Conservation Voters

Legal name

Connecticut League of Conservation Voters

Website

https://ctlcv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters is a Hartford-based 501(c)(4) non-profit that protects Connecticut's environment by endorsing pro-environment candidates, operating the state's only environmental Independent Expenditure PAC, and publishing an annual Environmental Scorecard grading state legislators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Advocacy Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro industry

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Environmental Policy, Advocacy & Litigation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAGAH

Environmental Education & Outreach

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

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Democracy, Voting Rights & Civic Participation Advocacy

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAGAL

Environmental Justice & Community Environmental Health

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

Keywords

• Environmental advocacy
• Political endorsements
• Legislative tracking
• Political action committee
• Voter education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters, with monthly giving options starting at $10/month
2. PAC Contributions: Political Action Committee donations supporting pro-environment candidates for state office
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate and organizational sponsorships for Environmental Achievement Awards at various tiers ($1,000-$25,000)
4. Legacy Giving: Planned giving through wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, and IRA transfers
5. Stock Gifts: Gifts of appreciated securities allowing donors to avoid capital gains while supporting the organization

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CTLCV advocates for pro-environment state policies by tracking legislation at the Connecticut State Capitol, publishing an annual Environmental Scorecard that grades legislators' voting records, evaluating and endorsing pro-environment candidates for state office, and operating an Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee (PAC) to elect environmental champions through direct mail, social media, and targeted digital advertising.

Product overview

CTLCV operates as a non-partisan, statewide non-profit organization with a portfolio of interconnected advocacy programs rather than a traditional product-platform architecture. The core offerings include the Environmental Scorecard (annual legislator grading system), Candidate Endorsements and CTLCV PAC (electoral programs), Legislative Watchlist (advocacy tracking), Briefing Papers (educational publications), and Events/Action Hours (community engagement). The organization also maintains a Press Room for communications and special programs like the 25th Anniversary Celebration. These programs work together to advance CTLCV's mission of protecting Connecticut's environment through elections, accountability, and advocacy at the State Capitol.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• CTLCV PAC: The only state-based environmental Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee in Connecticut that elects pro-environment candidates.

Products and services

• Environmental Scorecard Annual publication that grades Connecticut state legislators on a 0-100% scale based on their votes on key environmental and democracy bills during the legislative session. Used by voters, advocates, and lawmakers to evaluate environmental accountability.
• Candidate Endorsements Process of evaluating and endorsing pro-environment candidates for Connecticut state legislative office based on survey responses, voting records, and demonstrated leadership on environmental issues.
• CTLCV Political Action Committee (PAC) Independent Expenditure PAC that supports endorsed candidates through direct mail, social media, and targeted digital advertisements to elect environmental champions.
• Legislative Advocacy and Watchlist Tracking legislation at the State Capitol and advocating for strong environmental policy, including a Watchlist of bills affecting clean air, water, energy, and natural resources.
• Briefing Papers Educational materials produced by CTLCV Education Fund on environmental issues including renewable energy, energy efficiency, wildlife, pesticides, waste reduction, and climate solutions.
• Events and Action Hours Educational webinars, lobbying days, Environmental Achievement Awards, Environmental Summit, and Action Hour events throughout the year for community engagement and advocacy training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% of legislators received Environmental Scorecard rating of 90% or higher in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• League of Conservation Voters (National LCV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023National affiliate relationship providing access to National Environmental Scorecard, federal advocacy coordination, and shared resources. CTLCV releases federal delegation scores for LCV's annual scorecard.
• Connecticut Coalition for Climate ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTLCV is a founding member and steering committee participant in this statewide alliance of 168+ environmental, health, labor, faith, and community organizations representing over 300,000 people. Coalition advances equitable climate solutions and coordinated legislative priorities.
• Save the SoundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization and steering committee member of CT Coalition for Climate Action; collaborates on clean transportation advocacy, wind energy projects, and legislative priorities.
• Sierra Club ConnecticutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState chapter of national environmental organization; steering committee member of CT Coalition for Climate Action; co-advocates on clean energy, wind power, and climate legislation.
• Conservation Law FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional environmental legal organization working on energy affordability, clean energy, and ratepayer protections in Connecticut.
• People's Action for Clean Energy (PACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState energy organization leading thermal energy network initiatives; partners on energy efficiency and clean energy policy advocacy.
• Connecticut Health Professionals for Climate ActionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of healthcare providers advocating for clean energy to improve public health; supports plug-in solar legislation and clean air initiatives.
• Interreligious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based environmental coalition; hosts Legislative Prayer Breakfast and advocates for environmental justice from religious community perspective.
• The Nature Conservancy in ConnecticutsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization providing expertise on nature-based solutions and climate policy; participates in CT Coalition for Climate Action.
• Environment ConnecticutsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerState environmental advocacy organization; member of CT Coalition for Climate Action working on clean energy and climate legislation.
• CT Land Conservation CouncilsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization supporting land conservation advocacy; hosts Land Conservation Day at the Capitol.
• CTLCV Education FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) affiliated organization producing briefing papers, educational resources, and hosting the annual Environmental Summit. CTLCV is a 501(c)(4) organization engaged in lobbying and electoral activities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Large national environmental advocacy organization with active Connecticut and regional climate/clean-energy work. Operates at far greater scale than CTLCV but competes for donor attention on overlapping state and federal climate priorities.
• League of Conservation Voters (National LCV): National parent organization in the LCV affiliate network. CTLCV is an explicit state affiliate releasing federal delegation scores for LCV's national scorecard. Comparable as the umbrella brand and federal-level advocacy counterpart.

Direct peers

• Conservation Law Foundation: Regional New England environmental legal organization actively partnering with CTLCV on energy affordability, clean energy, and ratepayer protections. Comparable as a Connecticut-engaged environmental advocacy peer with legal-action capabilities CTLCV lacks.
• The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut: Conservation organization with active Connecticut policy and coalition presence. Member of the CT Coalition for Climate Action and partner on nature-based solutions and climate policy advocacy.
• Sierra Club Connecticut: State chapter of the Sierra Club, a co-member of the CT Coalition for Climate Action steering committee. Competes for the same donor base and legislative access on overlapping environmental priorities in Connecticut.
• Save the Sound: Connecticut-based environmental organization focused on Long Island Sound protection, a CT Coalition for Climate Action steering committee member and CTLCV partner. Directly comparable as a CT-focused environmental advocacy group.
• Maine Conservation Voters: State LCV affiliate in Maine with a comparable small-staff advocacy, scorecard, and endorsement model. Directly comparable as a small New England state environmental policy shop.
• Environment Connecticut: State advocacy arm of Environment America focused on clean energy and climate legislation in Connecticut. Coalition partner that pursues similar legislative goals and competes for the same advocacy mindshare.
• New York League of Conservation Voters: Sister state affiliate of the League of Conservation Voters network, operating the same playbook of scorecards, endorsements, and an Independent Expenditure PAC in a neighboring state. CTLCV's Executive Director Lori Brown previously led NYLCV's communications work, making this a directly comparable operational model.
• Massachusetts League of Conservation Voters: State-level LCV affiliate in neighboring Massachusetts running an annual Environmental Scorecard, candidate endorsements, and electoral advocacy. Operates an almost identical program architecture to CTLCV in a parallel New England state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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