Our Approach: Building Connections that Amplify Progressive Impact
OUR FOUNDATION
At No Small Act, we believe in the power of connection.
While many organizations focus on specific tactics—protests, boycotts, policy advocacy, electoral campaigns—we serve as the bridge that brings these complementary approaches together.
We don't compete with existing progressive organizations. Instead, we amplify their impact by creating spaces for coordination, filling geographical gaps, and building resilient communities.
Our county-by-county approach ensures that no community is overlooked in the movement for progressive change.
OUR WORK
CommunitIES Building
RESILIENCE
We connect and strengthen initiatives that build tangible community infrastructure – from food security and mutual aid to community economics and cultural preservation. These efforts create entry points for broader engagement and build local relationships that withstand political shifts.
CoUNTY COORDINATION
TEAMS
In counties across America, our teams create connections between progressive organizations. They map the local ecosystem, build relationships, identify collaboration opportunities, and ensure all communities have access to resources.
GEOGRAPHIC
GAP-FILLING
We're committed to leaving no community behind by identifying counties without progressive infrastructure, supporting new local groups, and creating pathways for underrepresented voices.
STRATEGIC CAMPAIGN
COORDINATION
We identify opportunities where multiple organizations can create greater impact together by connecting complementary tactics, aligning community-building with policy change, and measuring collective wins.
JOIN US
No small act of connection is truly small when it contributes to a larger whole. Together, we can build a progressive movement that is more than the sum of its parts—a movement rooted in communities, connected across tactics, and powerful enough to create the just and sustainable world we know is possible.
Our community is built on trust and safety. We welcome all who share our progressive values, and we carefully vet everyone who joins to ensure security and privacy for all members. No matter your background—including former Trump voters who regret their choice and want to help build a better future—there's a place for you here. We believe in creating space for everyone committed to our values, including those whose political journeys have led them to reassess past choices. What matters most is your commitment to moving forward together.
Simply fill out our secure interest form to get started. Whether you're looking to connect with an existing county team or help start one in your area, we'll guide you through the process with care for your privacy and safety.
IMAGINE IF IN YOUR COUNTY...
Immigration justice organizations, legal advocates, protest groups, and mutual aid networks all worked in concert instead of isolation. Community members facing deportation would have comprehensive support - from legal representation and rapid response networks to community accompaniment and family support systems. Together, these coordinated efforts could protect vulnerable neighbors while building lasting infrastructure for immigrant rights.
Environmental advocates, labor unions, and community resilience initiatives coordinated their approaches to climate change. Instead of competing for resources and attention, they could develop inclusive strategies that address both environmental sustainability and economic justice, ensuring that no worker or community is left behind in the transition to a green economy.
Housing advocates, legal aid providers, tenant organizers, and community land trusts aligned their tactics to address the housing crisis. Through coordinated protests, legal strategies, policy advocacy, and community-owned alternatives, they could keep families in their homes while building long-term housing solutions that serve everyone.
This is what becomes possible when we connect complementary approaches through strategic coordination. This is the world No Small Act is helping to build, county by county across America.
Our Approach: From Ripples to Waves
Like ripples in water that join together to create powerful waves, we amplify impact by connecting diverse efforts:
Protest movements that mobilize people power
Economic initiatives that leverage consumer and worker strength
Policy advocacy that shapes legislation and governance
Legal strategies that protect rights and challenge injustice
Electoral campaigns that build progressive political power
Community resilience that creates tangible local benefits
On their own, each creates meaningful ripples of change. Connected through strategic coordination, these ripples converge to form waves powerful enough to transform our communities and country.
This is how we create massive waves of change, one ripple of action at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is No Small Act different from other progressive organizations?
Unlike organizations that focus on specific tactics or issues, No Small Act serves as a connector between complementary approaches. We don't compete with existing organizations - we help them coordinate for greater collective impact.
How does No Small Act protect member privacy and safety?
We take privacy and security very seriously. All prospective members go through a careful vetting process before joining. We use secure communication channels, provide training on digital security, and maintain strict confidentiality protocols. Our leadership team continuously monitors potential risks and updates our security practices accordingly.
My county is very conservative. Can No Small Act still work here?
Absolutely! In fact, progressive coordination may be even more important in conservative areas. Our approach focuses on building connections between existing efforts, no matter how small, and supporting community resilience initiatives that demonstrate progressive values in action.
Does No Small Act endorse political candidates?
We don't directly endorse candidates, but we connect community members with organizations like Working Families Party that focus on electoral strategy. Our role is to ensure coordination between electoral work and other forms of progressive action.
I'm trying to decide between joining No Small Act or another organization like Indivisible. Which should I choose?
No Small Act is actually different from organizations like Indivisible in a fundamental way. We're not an alternative to joining Indivisible - we're complementary to it. If you're passionate about progressive policy advocacy and working with elected officials, then Indivisible might be a perfect fit for you!
They specialize in that work and do it extremely well. No Small Act members are primarily people who:
Are already involved in other organizations and want to help connect these efforts
See gaps between different organizations in their community and want to help build bridges
Want to support the entire progressive ecosystem rather than focusing on one specific tactic
Many of our members maintain active roles in other organizations while serving as connectors through No Small Act.
How can my organization partner with No Small Act?
We'd love to connect! Email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Partner Interest: [Your Org Name]". Our team will reach out to explore collaboration opportunities and/or connect you with complementary organizations and initiatives in your area.
Is this a quick fix or a long-term strategy?
No Small Act is committed to the long game of progressive change. While we respond to immediate crises and opportunities, our primary focus is building lasting infrastructure for progressive power county by county across America.
True transformative change takes time. We're building relationships, developing community resilience, and creating coordination systems that will serve the progressive movement for decades, not just election cycles. Our county-by-county approach ensures we're building power everywhere, not just in politically convenient locations.
The connector strategy addresses fundamental challenges in progressive organizing that have persisted for generations. By investing in this approach now, we're laying groundwork for stronger, more coordinated progressive action for years to come.
THE POWER OF CONNECTION
When we combine our efforts, align our tactics, and build bridges between communities, we create a progressive movement powerful enough to transform our world.
Every connection matters.
Every community counts.
Every action builds toward our shared vision.
Together, we prove that no act of connection is truly small.