MOVE TO AMEND

Programs

1. General Public Education: Public talks, presentations & writings NOT prepared for a specific audience to educate about the history of democracy and corporations in the United States and solutions to end corporate constitutional rights and get money out of politics. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1) Organized and hosted national educational programs and webinars examining corporate constitutional rights, money in politics, and strategies for constitutional reform, including recurring programs (Corporate Coup Reports), the series (Cultural Change for the We the People Amendment), and a public analysis of election spending (Your Vote, Their Million$: Big Money and the NYC 2025 Mayoral Election).****2 )Hosted public discussions and presentations featuring legal scholars and constitutional experts, including programs with Madiba Dennie, author of (Originalism Trap), and constitutional law professor Wilfred Codrington III addressing the constitutional amendment process and contemporary constitutional challenges.****3) Produced movement education materials and organizing resources through the Movement Education Program (The Way Through: From Overwhelm, Burnout, Despair & Anger into Effective…

   $38,751 spent
   28% of program spending

2. Internship / Fellowship: Apprenticeship opportunities to learn community organizing, organizational skills and leadership skills to increase the number of individuals who have the capacity to educate the public about the history of democracy and corporations in the United States and solutions to end corporate constitutional rights and get money out of politics. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1) Provided organizing, communications, and research opportunities for interns and volunteers supporting national advocacy campaigns, educational programming, media outreach, and grassroots organizing related to constitutional reform.****2) Engaged emerging leaders and student organizers through participation in movement education programs, national organizing calls, and advocacy campaigns advancing the We the People Amendment.

   $6,661 spent
   5% of program spending

3. Grassroots Movement Support: Targeted talks, presentations & writings prepared for engagement with allied organizations to educate about the history of democracy and corporations in the United States, the impact that the current state of democracy has on their struggle to achieve their mission, and solutions to end corporate constitutional rights and get money out of politics; as well supporting and acting in solidarity with organizations working on solutions that would be achievable with an end of corporate constitutional rights and money as speech; and connecting with organizations dedicated to creating a diverse, independent, powerful and authentic democracy movement. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1) Advanced the national campaign for the We the People Amendment through support for the reintroduction of House Joint Resolution 54 by Representative Pramila Jayapal and grassroots organizing supporting expansion of congressional support for the amendment.****2) Helped grow congressional support for the amendment to 69 House co-sponsors while developing strategy to expand support to more than 100 House members and secure a Senate introduction in the 119th Congress.****3) Mobilized nationwide…

   $35,719 spent
   26% of program spending

4. Outreach & Community Building: Targeted talks, presentations & writings prepared for engagement with allied organizations to educate about the history of democracy and corporations in the United States, the impact that the current state of democracy has on their struggle to achieve their mission, and solutions to end corporate constitutional rights and get money out of politics; as well supporting and acting in solidarity with organizations working on solutions that would be achievable with an end of corporate constitutional rights and money as speech; and connecting with organizations dedicated to creating a diverse, independent, powerful and authentic democracy movement. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1)Participated in national conferences and strategy gatherings focused on democracy reform and constitutional change, including the (Resist and Rebuild Conference) and the (Democracy 2076) convening addressing long-term constitutional reform strategies ****2) Delivered educational presentations and trainings on corporate constitutional rights and constitutional reform at conferences and academic programs including presentations for scholars in the (Next Systems Convergence) initiative and…

   $37,410 spent
   27% of program spending

5. Lobbying: Grassroots constituent political organizing and direct legislative activities - including education and training for elected members of Congress and their staffers about the We the People Amendment (currently House Joint Resolution 54) as a solution to the problem of corporate constitutional rights and money in politics. Developing model codes and statutory reforms to be advocated for on the state level. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1) Organized congressional advocacy efforts supporting the We the People Amendment (HJR 54), including direct meetings with congressional offices in Washington, DC conducted by Move to Amend national co-directors and advocates.****2) Conducted volunteer lobbying trainings preparing grassroots advocates to meet with members of Congress and congressional staff in support of the We the People Amendment.****3) Coordinated grassroots lobbying efforts during congressional district work periods and recess sessions by providing organizing tools, training materials, and strategy guidance to advocates contacting members of Congress.****4) Advocated for expansion of congressional support for HJR 54 while developing a strategy to secure more than 100 House…

   $19,456 spent
   14% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $137,997.