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WELCOME TO GIVING CIRCLES

In 2017, a brave group of children’s book authors formed the first TSP Giving Circle. Since then, this grassroots community has evolved into one of the most impactful political forces in the country, accomplishing almost the impossible in 2024 — a red wave year. Defending the one-seat House majority in Pennsylvania. Breaking the rightwing supermajority in North Carolina. Flipping 14 seats across both chambers in Wisconsin. Against all the odds, this community built and protected crucial power in state legislatures in 2024.

What is a Giving Circle?

A TSP Giving Circle is a group of people who come together to pool their resources to create change. Think of it like your book club or your group chat deciding to take strategic political action together — and saving our democracy while you’re at it. TSP Giving Circles organize their networks, learn how to build power at the foundations of our democracy, and fundraise meaningful totals that fuel The States Project’s electoral work.

This community has delivered historic electoral victories, building majorities that have improved millions of lives. You’ll drive impact in the most critical races happening in 2025 — and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Strength in Numbers

In 2024, more people than ever before said yes to joining this community to take action in the states.

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“Starting a Giving Circle is something you can do — something we can all do — to make America a better place. It is super fun and a chance to make values-aligned decisions that affect and improve our communities. Just do it!”

— HALI L.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF CHANGEMAKERS

More than 20,000 people from all 50 states have joined this movement.

The Bottom Line

Over the next four years, the rightwing will do everything they can to break our government down and dismantle it. But because of folks who are with us — folks like you — we have a shot to protect the aspiration of the American Promise. A good shot. Because we are staying in the fight.

This is not a flash-in-the-pan project, not a reactive and exhausting endeavor. No. We Giving Circles? We tend steadily to democracy at its foundational power centers — in state capitols. We love a win, we do, but we are in it for the fight.

QUestions?

We’ve got your back! Meet with a member of our team to get more information about starting your own circle.

NOT READY YET?

Consider becoming a member of Onward, a Giving Circle led by The States Project’s staff.

WHAT IS A GIVING CIRCLE?

A TSP Giving Circle is a group of people who come together to pool their resources to create change. Think of it like your book club or your group chat deciding to take strategic political action together — and saving our democracy while you’re at it. TSP Giving Circles organize their networks, learn how to build power at the foundations of our democracy, and fundraise meaningful totals that fuel The States Project’s electoral work.

This community has delivered historic electoral victories, building majorities that have improved millions of lives. You’ll drive impact in the most critical races happening in 2024— and we’ll support you every step of the way.

How Giving Circles Work

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RAISE YOUR HAND

Sign up here so we know you’re in! When you tap submit, you’ll join our network of 20,000+ people across all 50 states who are in this fight too.

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YOU’VE GOT MAIL

Check your inbox. We’ll send you everything you need to start a Giving Circle to support majority-making candidates in key states!

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GIVE YOURSELF A GOLD STAR

No, seriously! Because by starting this work today, you’ve leveled up your activism in a strategic way. Instead of sitting on the sidelines, you took action to make a real impact. Now? You celebrate!

 

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF CHANGEMAKERS

More than 20,000 people from all 50 states have joined this movement.

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State lawmakers have the power to enact policies that can protect millions of Americans, and the overall direction of the country, from the worst impacts of a second Trump presidency.

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