Roosevelters are a force to be reckoned with. As elected officials, entrepreneurs, executives, organizers, and thought leaders, the impact of our work extends far beyond college. But we know it may take generations to fully achieve our vision for America. That's why we're asking you to become a member of our new community, Roosevelt NEXT.
Roosevelt NEXT is based on two principles: first, giving back to ensure future generations of Roosevelters can reach their potential; and second, connecting with other individuals who are committed to Roosevelt and who want to engage meaningfully on important policy issues.
You can become a member of Roosevelt NEXT for just $10 a month. As a member, you will be a vital part of our operations – and you'll get great benefits!
Over the past 12 years, Roosevelt has reached tens of thousands of emerging leaders. Now, we need your help to reach the next level. Your support will ensure that Roosevelters from every background, especially those from marginalized populations, get the resources they need as they actively influence policy on the local, state and national level.
Click here to join Roosevelt NEXT.
Together, we can build a powerful, long-term community committed to building a country where the rules are written by everyone and for everyone.
All members will also receive a Roosevelt NEXT tote bag!
Note: As an organization fully committed to including all our members, no matter their ability to give, we welcome anyone interested in the benefits of the community but concerned about the membership fee to e-mail us. We will happily work with you!
Click here to become a Roosevelt NEXT member today!
As a small non-profit, we rely on generous supporters to achieve our mission. In addition to being a community for our members after college, Roosevelt NEXT is a small dollar membership program that provides us with additional resources to support our ongoing work with students.
*In alignment with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will offer a limited number of $2/month memberships to Roosevelters not in a position to give.
WHAT IF I HAVE FINANCIAL NEED?
We believe diverse networks play a critical role in identifying and elevating new and diverse talent. We also recognize that those very networks can exacerbate unequal access to public service opportunities when they are financially prohibitive to some. Therefore, in alignment with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will offer a limited number of memberships to Roosevelters not in a position to give. Please contact Joe McManus at jmcmanus@rooseveltinstitute.org for more information.
WHY ATTACH A MEMBERSHIP FEE?
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we largely rely on large and small foundations to support the National Network's budget.
Unfortunately, foundations can and often do change priorities, making it an unreliable source of financial support.
A robust membership program will go a long way in ensuring that the National Network is sustainable.
Roosevelters continue their commitment to reimagining the rules into their professional lives. Over a half-dozen Rhodes, Marshall, and Gates Scholars are former Rooesvelters, and others enter challenging professions as community organizers, leaders in the White House and other federal agencies, through non-profits of their own design, and at state and city-level government agencies across the country. And they're good at what they do — in 2014 and 2015, six alumni were recognized on Forbes' 2015 "30 Under 30" list for Law and Policy.
"I've been disconnected for a few years. What kind of people are Roosevelters?"
Roosevelters are diverse, talented, and have the potential to reimagine how we govern and participate. We believe that once they get inside the system, they can radically transform it. We also believe we have a responsibility to identify and support individuals who reflect the changing experiences and faces of America. Racially and economically diverse, our network increasingly reflects the demographics of the emerging generation: over 50% of our core leadership identifies as people of color and over 20% are first-generation college students. By pipelining our members into positions of influence and empowering them to claim their seats at the table, we fundamentally shift who gets to reimagine and build the future. Over 80% of Roosevelters enter public service and have held positions with the White House's National Economic Council, served as advocates with the Center for Popular Democracy, and enacted policy change as grassroots organizers, legislative staff on Capitol Hill, and in state houses and city halls nationwide.
Emily Wazlak, a graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, received the 2015 Roosevelters That Build Award for her advocacy of a students-first approach to alumni engagement. In addition to spearheading an effort to crowd fund $1.5k to send three additional Roosevelters to our annual leadership Summit, Emily served on the Alumni Steering Committee and has been a lead curator of our DC community.