Ballot Initiative Strategy Center

Ballot Initiative Strategy Center
Formation 1999
Headquarters Washington, DC
Region
 United States
Executive Director
 Justine Sarver
Website ballot.org

The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC) is a liberal American advocacy organization whose stated goal is to "strengthen democracy by building a national progressive strategy for ballot measures."[1][2][3][4]

Organization

BISC was founded in 1999. According to the New York Times, "its efforts to get voters motivated to go to the polls through the strategic deployment of liberal-oriented ballot initiatives gained serious momentum in 2006."[4] In 2007, BISC moved into an office on K Street.[5]

Funding

BISC does not publicly disclose its donors. The group has received financial support from billionaire George Soros and his Open Society Institute, the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL), the Ford Foundation, and the National Education Association.[6][7][8] BISC is a member of America Votes, a 501(c)4 organization that aims “to coordinate and promote progressive issues."[9]

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Why We're Here". Ballot Initiative Strategy Center. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation". Open Society Foundation. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  3. ↑ Terkel, Amanda (2011-08-23). "Progressives Plot Ballot Initiative Strategy To Roll Back GOP Laws". Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Benton Cooney, Jessica (2007-02-22). "Wage Initiatives Motivate Voters, Study Finds". New York Times. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  5. ↑ Patch, Jeff (2007-02-26). "Liberal Beachhead Established on K Street". Politico. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  6. ↑ Fund, John (2006-10-16). "Taking the Initiative". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  7. ↑ "BALLOT INITIATIVE STRATEGY CENTER". Open Secrets. Center for Responsive Politics. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  8. ↑ "Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation". Ford Foundation. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "National Partners". America Votes. Retrieved 13 August 2014.