OUR STORY
In 2015 our Founder, Becki Wright, lost her bid for city council by just 11 votes—realizing then that many leaders didn’t have the tools they needed to effectively engage, mobilize, and lead their communities. In an era of rapid technology growth, political and civic spaces still use outdated methods that hinder engagement; archaic technology and cumbersome tools stifle innovation and keep leaders stuck in the past.
Those eleven votes were all it took for Becki to decide that something needed to be done. As a political campaign consultant for both local and statewide campaigns, she saw firsthand what did and didn’t work—what it took for people to succeed, and where good leaders fell short. Massive amounts of money and government connections are not accurate requirements for representative government. With so many barriers to entry into political engagement, Becki knew that leaders needed a solution to level the playing field, and an idea was born.
Enter Proximity. With the belief that including more voices at the table will improve our political dialogue, our goal is to simplify operations and increase connections so leaders can better engage, organize, and succeed. Proximity is a platform in the public arena that supports candidates, elected members, governments and municipalities, advocacy groups, policy institutes, and civic organizations. As a public benefit corporation, we have the specific purpose of improving election literacy, enhancing political innovation, and fostering equitable access and pathways to civic leadership. Proximity has the tools and is the solution to democratize democracy.
In 2015 our Founder, Becki Wright, lost her bid for city council by just 11 votes—realizing then that many leaders didn’t have the tools they needed to effectively engage, mobilize, and lead their communities. In an era of rapid technology growth, political and civic spaces still use outdated methods that hinder engagement; archaic technology and cumbersome tools stifle innovation and keep leaders stuck in the past.
Those eleven votes were all it took for Becki to decide that something needed to be done. As a political campaign consultant for both local and statewide campaigns, she saw firsthand what did and didn’t work—what it took for people to succeed, and where good leaders fell short. Massive amounts of money and government connections are not accurate requirements for representative government. With so many barriers to entry into political engagement, Becki knew that leaders needed a solution to level the playing field, and an idea was born.
Enter Proximity. With the belief that including more voices at the table will improve our political dialogue, our goal is to simplify operations and increase connections so leaders can better engage, organize, and succeed. Proximity is a platform in the public arena that supports candidates, elected members, governments and municipalities, advocacy groups, policy institutes, and civic organizations. As a public benefit corporation, we have the specific purpose of improving election literacy, enhancing political innovation, and fostering equitable access and pathways to civic leadership. Proximity has the tools and is the solution to democratize democracy.
CEO of Proximity
OUR MISSION
At Proximity, we empower leaders with technology to create meaningful impact. We provide advanced tools and resources to lead effectively, engage their communities, and drive positive change. We believe that effective leadership doesn’t come from a select few with the most resources; it comes from the collective strength of those who care. By leveling the playing field, we aim to create a more democratic and representative group of leaders.
Whether you’re running a political campaign, managing community connections, or advocating for policy change, Proximity offers user-friendly solutions that streamline operations, boost engagement, and maximize your efforts.
We prioritize data security and privacy, ensuring that our clients can trust us with their sensitive information.
At our core, we believe in the power of democracy and the importance of civic engagement. We are dedicated to helping leaders connect with their communities, build momentum, and make an impact. We are dedicated to helping leaders amplify their voices and connect with their communities. Through our work, we hope to create a more inclusive and participatory civic process, where all voices are heard and represented.
CEO of Proximity
OUR MISSION
At Proximity, we empower leaders with technology to create meaningful impact. We provide advanced tools and resources to lead effectively, engage their communities, and drive positive change.
We believe that effective leadership doesn’t come from a select few with the most resources; it comes from the collective strength of those who care. By leveling the playing field, we aim to create a more democratic and representative group of leaders.
Whether you’re running a political campaign, managing community connections, or advocating for policy change, Proximity offers user-friendly solutions that streamline operations, boost engagement, and maximize your efforts.
We prioritize data security and privacy, ensuring that our clients can trust us with their sensitive information.
At our core, we believe in the power of democracy and the importance of civic engagement. We are dedicated to helping leaders connect with their communities, build momentum, and make an impact. We are dedicated to helping leaders amplify their voices and connect with their communities. Through our work, we hope to create a more inclusive and participatory civic process, where all voices are heard and represented.
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