named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Candidate Forums and Endorsements
Hosts virtual forums and distributes questionnaires to candidates running for citywide and local offices; conducts membership votes to determine official endorsements
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 2 activities
- Endorse candidates for public office through member votingConducts endorsement processes for candidates running for offices including Queens Borough President, City Comptroller, City Council, Congressional District, and District Leader positions, using ranked-choice voting and publishing results of membership votes.
- Publish candidate questionnaires and endorsement materialsCollects and publishes candidate questionnaires to inform membership about positions of individuals seeking endorsement for public office.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 2 activities
- Host candidate forums and public events for electoral engagementOrganizes virtual and in-person forums for candidates running for offices such as NYC Comptroller, City Council District 29, and NY-06 Congressional District, as well as commemorative events like the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment ratification.
- Offer Democratic Party membership to registered Democrats in New York StateProvides membership opportunities to any registered Democrat in New York State, functioning as a local Democratic club with inclusive participation.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocate for Democratic Party principles in New YorkAdvocates for Democratic Party values including civil liberties, economic freedom, gun control, and efficient government within New York State, with a focus on local and state-level policy engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$720
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$720100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead56%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1K
Cash$1K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1K
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ALEXA ARECCHI — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL CARLIER — DIRECTOR
- NINA KULKARNI — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD NUNEZ LAWRENCE — DIRECTOR
- YOTAM PEER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Anthony Miranda Partner — Candidate who participated in QCDC's endorsement meeting.
- Costa Constantinides Partner — Candidate who participated in QCDC's endorsement meeting.
- Donovan Richards Partner — Endorsed Donovan Richards for Queens Borough President
- Donovan Richards Partner — Endorsed Donovan Richards for Queens Borough President.
- Elizabeth Crowley Partner — Candidate who participated in QCDC's endorsement meeting.
- Ethan Felder Partner — Candidate who participated in QCDC's virtual forum and submitted a questionnaire
- Grace Meng Partner — Endorsed Grace Meng for NY-06 Congressional District
- Karen Koslowitz Partner — Endorsed Karen Koslowitz for District Leader, AD28 part A
- Maria Kaufer Partner — Candidate who participated in QCDC's virtual forum and submitted a questionnaire
- Melquiades Gagarin Partner — Candidate who participated in QCDC's virtual forum and submitted a questionnaire
- Michael Cohen Partner — Candidate who participated in QCDC's virtual forum and submitted a questionnaire
- Sandra Choi Partner — Candidate who participated in QCDC's virtual forum and submitted a questionnaire
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Civic Education Through Commemorationmethodology: civic_education_through_commemorationBy linking democratic participation to historical milestones through educational and commemorative events, the organization fosters deeper civic engagement because shared memory and reflection strengthen collective identity and political responsibility.
- Inclusive Membership to Expand Democratic Engagementmethodology: inclusive_membershipBy actively encouraging membership from registered Democrats across multiple jurisdictions, the organization builds a broader base for political action because wider inclusion increases representativeness and collective power in advocacy efforts.
- Member-Driven Endorsement Processmethodology: member-driven_endorsementBy involving members directly in evaluating and selecting candidates through forums, questionnaires, and voting, the organization strengthens democratic legitimacy and accountability in endorsements because it ensures candidate alignment with grassroots values rather than top-down decision-making.
- Policy Advocacy Through Democratic Principlesmethodology: policy_advocacyBy advancing social welfare through advocacy rooted in Democratic Party principles, the organization influences public policy and community norms because ideological framing guides coalition-building and legislative priorities.
- Tiered Membership for Political Inclusionmethodology: tiered_membershipBy offering a tiered dues structure, the organization increases accessibility to membership for lower-income individuals such as seniors and students, thereby broadening political participation because financial barriers are reduced without compromising organizational sustainability.