How A Bill Becomes a Law in Nebraska
Watch this animated video to see our state's unique government system. Available in English and Spanish, it shows how an everyday Nebraskan takes an idea to a nonprofit partner – who guides the person through the legislative process. With the only Unicameral in the U.S., Nebraskans can easily have a voice in what becomes law.
Nonprofits Can Lobby
Nonprofits are often surprised to learn they can lobby. In this short video, you'll learn the difference between the two forms of nonprofit lobbying and how to choose what's best for your organization.
Every Nonprofit Has a Voice
Your nonprofit's voice, expertise, and insight is a powerful asset to inform policy. All too often, however, nonprofits believe they cannot lobby or engage in policy.
The Coalition for a Strong Nebraska helps empower nonprofit organizations with the skills, tools, and resources to effectively engage in policy work. We work with experts and policymakers to foster conversations to help nonprofits find their voice to engage in advocacy and lobbying.
Hear from our Coalition Members
About Us
The Coalition for a Strong Nebraska (CSN) is a non-partisan coalition of over 100 nonprofit and service provider organizations that are committed to common-sense public policy solutions that create opportunities for a great start, good life, and better future for all Nebraskans. We help strengthen nonprofit organizations with the skills, tools, and resources to effectively partner with policymakers.
Join the Coalition
The Coalition provides a regular opportunity for nonprofits to collaborate to achieve better results on behalf of low-income families, strategically and proactively plan as to what issues are most important to pursue through policy advocacy to support these efforts, and much more.
Poverty in Nebraska
According to the Spotlight on Poverty report, 29% of jobs in Nebraska are low-wage jobs and 13.8% of Nebraskans are food insecure. By engaging in policy reform, nonprofits can leverage their voice to help reduce poverty in Nebraska. View the poverty dashboard to see how Nebraska ranks.
Get Involved
The Coalition provides regular opportunities for nonprofits to collaborate to achieve better results on behalf of low-income families. We invite you to join us. Membership is free.