Democracy Alliance
Encyclopedia
The Democracy Alliance is a partnership of business and philanthropic leaders who commit to making make human and financial donations to organizations the Alliance has endorsed. Since its founding in 2005, the Alliance has helped direct nearly $150 million to progressive organizations.
presentation, "The Conservative Message Machine Money Matrix", created by Rob Stein and shown to individuals and small groups of donors in 2003 and 2004, is often credited as being the impetus for the group's formation.. It was formed with major backing from George Soros
and Tim Gill
The first meeting of the Democracy Alliance was held at The Boulders near Scottsdale, Arizona
in April 2005. Rob Stein, who created the PowerPoint presentation, "The Conservative Message Machine Money Matrix", was installed as temporary CEO, pending the group's selection of a permanent leader.
At the Democracy Alliance's second meeting, held at the Chateau Elan
near Atlanta, Georgia
in October 2005, management consultant Judy Wade was installed as the CEO of the organization. At the group's fourth meeting in Miami in November 2006, Wade was replaced with Kelly Craighead
.
In July 2006, Rob McKay was elected chairman of the board and Anna Burger
of the Service Employees International Union
(SEIU) was elected vice chair.
History
A PowerPointMicrosoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint, usually just called PowerPoint, is a non-free commercial presentation program developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Office suite, and runs on Microsoft Windows and Apple's Mac OS X operating system...
presentation, "The Conservative Message Machine Money Matrix", created by Rob Stein and shown to individuals and small groups of donors in 2003 and 2004, is often credited as being the impetus for the group's formation.. It was formed with major backing from George Soros
George Soros
George Soros is a Hungarian-American business magnate, investor, philosopher, and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Soros Fund Management. Soros supports progressive-liberal causes...
and Tim Gill
Tim Gill
Tim Gill is an American computer software entrepreneur and LGBT rights activist.- Background :Gill was born in Hobart, Indiana...
The first meeting of the Democracy Alliance was held at The Boulders near Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...
in April 2005. Rob Stein, who created the PowerPoint presentation, "The Conservative Message Machine Money Matrix", was installed as temporary CEO, pending the group's selection of a permanent leader.
At the Democracy Alliance's second meeting, held at the Chateau Elan
Chateau Elan
Chateau Elan is the largest winery in Georgia, located in Braselton, north of Atlanta.It was founded in 1982 by Dr. Don Panoz who came from the pharmaceutical industry.The facility is but only 50 are dedicated to the vineyard...
near Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
in October 2005, management consultant Judy Wade was installed as the CEO of the organization. At the group's fourth meeting in Miami in November 2006, Wade was replaced with Kelly Craighead
Kelly Craighead
Kelly Craighead is president and managing director of the Democracy Alliance, whose day-to-day operations she oversees.Craighead graduated in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in recreation administration from the California State University at Chico....
.
In July 2006, Rob McKay was elected chairman of the board and Anna Burger
Anna Burger
Anna Burger, , was the Secretary-Treasurer of Service Employees International Union , and Chair of the Change to Win Federation....
of the Service Employees International Union
Service Employees International Union
Service Employees International Union is a labor union representing about 1.8 million workers in over 100 occupations in the United States , and Canada...
(SEIU) was elected vice chair.
Organizations funded
The Alliance recommends a portfolio of organizations that work together through collaboration and alliances.External links
- GOP plans to replicate success of Democracy Alliance and other liberal groups Politico, May 6, 2010
- Conservative Groups Focus on Messaging, but What Message Newsweek, May 7, 2010
- Official website
- "Rich Liberals Vow to Fund Think Tanks: Aim Is to Compete With Conservatives", Washington Post, August 7, 2005