Standing Committees
The NDA's array of committees works collaboratively to drive its mission forward. The Policy and Platform Committee shapes policy priorities and candidate endorsements, the Advocacy and Action Committee mobilizes members for impactful initiatives, the Membership Committee focuses on inclusion and engagement, the Communications Committee manages external messaging and branding, while the Fundraising Committee strategizes and implements fundraising efforts, fostering a cohesive approach to advancing progressive democratic ideals within the community.
Read more about each committee below.
Advocacy and Action Committee
This committee supports the issues outlined by the NDA Executive Committee by engaging in advocacy and direct action. It promotes voter engagement initiatives, supports recommended endorsements from the Policy and Platform Committee, establishes connections with like-minded local groups, and organizes members for various actions such as phone banking, canvassing, and rallies.
Communications Committee
This committee handles external communication efforts. It manages the NDA's website content, oversees the organization's presence on social media platforms, crafts digital messages for advocacy and campaigns, maintains the visual identity, and utilizes news outlets to enhance public understanding of NDA policies and platforms.
Fundraising Committee
Responsible for the NDA's fundraising strategy, this committee sets fundraising goals and execution timelines. It strategizes donor outreach, coordinates with the Communications Committee, and partners with local groups that share NDA values for joint fundraising initiatives when appropriate
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee focuses on retaining and recruiting NDA members. It maintains complete membership lists, collaborates with the Advocacy and Action Committee to drive member involvement in activities, aims to ensure diverse and youth representation, and enhances participation in the Democratic party.
Policy and Platform Committee
This committee is responsible for guiding the NDA's policy advocacy endeavors and formulating the organization's policy priorities. It recommends candidate endorsements to the membership, collaborates with the Advocacy and Action Committee, and works to ensure that NDA's policy positions align with its values.