One of the most important things the Brigade team has learned through our collective experiences in the worlds of consumer technology, politics and advocacy is that to build a strong and engaged community, we’ll have to prove to our users that their actions matter and their voices will be heard. People are cynical enough about politics, and if we’re going to be successful in our effort to help reshape democracy, we must connect Brigade users with meaningful campaigns and leading issue advocacy groups that consistently turn their supporters’ voices into real influence in the political process.
Starting today, we’re going to begin working with a carefully curated set of organizations focused on a range of high-profile issues that span the ideological and political spectrum. Our initial partners are important voices on topics like campaign finance, taxes, energy, climate change, healthcare, privacy, veteran care, drug policy and the government’s role in society. The groups will run creative, engaging campaigns on Brigade that foster deep, lasting relationships with our future users. In turn, we hope to learn from our partners’ expertise, gather feedback and create the best possible product to empower individuals to take an active role in their democracy when we launch next year.
These early relationships are just the beginning and we’ll seek out additional top-tier partnerships in the months to come. Brigade partners must have a strong public narrative and voice; believe social media is a critical channel for their campaign strategy; and view new technology as essential to their success. Their prominence, diversity of subject matter expertise and broad reach will help us form a nonpartisan network where people can express themselves, learn about friends, and find common ground with others who share their views and beliefs.
If you think your organization matches these criteria and can make a difference on Brigade, click here to apply or email us at partners@brigade.com. We’re excited to consider additional partners and hope to create a platform that will eventually allow any individual or organization to connect and facilitate meaningful change on Brigade. In the meantime, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for our latest news, including information about our initial set of partners.
