What We Offer
The Progressive Technology Project focuses primarily on building the capacity of groups organizing in communities of color, immigrant, and/or low-income communities across the United States. Our mission is to help organizations achieve their goals more effectively and efficiently. We do that by helping them build their capacity — infrastructure, skills, understanding, and practice — to integrate technology strategically into the life of their organizations.
PTP combines trainings, consulting, limited funding, and infrastructure development at various levels to meet the technology needs of grassroots organizing groups. We have found that these offerings are most effective if our engagement with organizations is sustained, and if staff in leadership levels participate in our programs.
Here is a look at our offerings:
Training
Our trainings range from addressing basic skills to exploring how to integrate technology more deeply into the long-term planning and operations of your organization. Read about TechCamp (also in Spanish), our Community Organizing and Technology Institute, and our specialized, intensive REVERB training on our Training page.
PowerBase
PowerBase is PTP’s project to create a database for community organizers, and it’s currently in development. Read more about this project and the groups participating in the pilot phase.
The Partnership Project
The Partnership Project is PTP’s year-long intensive capacity building program which combines consulting, training, and technical assistance to help build organizational skills and effectiveness. Read more about this project and the groups participating as partners.
The Power On Network
The PON is PTP’s response to the constant shortage of resources and time that grassroots organizing groups face in carrying out their work. This is a private peer-to-peer network designed to facilitate knowledge-sharing about technology and organizing. Read more here or visit the PON.
Grants
PTP also offers support to grassroots groups through grants. Find out the latest about our grants program.
