About Us
Founded in 2012 as Code for DC, Civic Tech DC is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit community of volunteers using open-source technology to support civic engagement, strengthen democracy, and empower public-interest initiatives.
We became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2022. We use open-source technology to support civic engagement, strengthen democracy, and empower public-interest initiatives in the DMV and beyond.
We welcome designers, product managers, project managers, communicators, policy thinkers, researchers, and community leaders, as well as technologists, from all backgrounds, disciplines, and levels of experience. Our work supports local and national nonprofits, think tanks, local governments, and grassroots organizers across the region.
Focus Areas
Participatory tools that engage and inform residents.
Practical solutions to strengthen nonprofit capacity.
Tools that promote transparency and accountability.
Lowering the barrier to democratic participation.
How We Work
We gather to discuss ideas, collaborate on projects, and get things done.
Community-led collaboration on active civic tech projects.
Focused work sessions on project delivery.
Asynchronous coordination via Slack and GitHub.
Hackathons, workshops, show & tells, and happy hours.
We believe in building processes, not just tools, and applying human-centered systems thinking to civic technology. Our projects aim to be adaptable and reusable across communities.
Directors
Our board of directors provides governance and strategic oversight for Civic Tech DC as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Organizers
Organizers lead day-to-day operations, events, and community programming.
