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The Participatory Budgeting Project
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Nonprofit organization that empowers people to decide together how to spend public money, via #ParticipatoryBudgeting. RT ≠ endorsement.

https://www.participatorybudgeting.org/
How can we institutionalize #participatorybudgeting?

Panelists and PB advocates Molly Martin, Jim Labbe, and Katherine Henriquez Perlera joined us in our latest webinar to discuss two tactics: charter amendments and ballot initiatives.

Don't miss it: www.participatorybudgeting.org/learning-web...
PBP Learning Webinar: PB Ballot Initiatives and Charter Amendments - Participatory Budgeting Project
In this special PBP learning session, we explored two key strategies advocates and community members can use to institutionalize PB: ballot initiatives and charter amendments. We were joined by three ...
www.participatorybudgeting.org
April 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Check it out - excited to learn about how how to mainstream #publicparticipation and #democracy with @peoplepowered.org next Tues!
April 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Check out the next blog in our 15 Years: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going series!

North American PB Research Board member Tara Bartlett reflects on her experience implementing #School #ParticipatoryBudgeting in AZ schools.

Read the full article: www.participatorybudgeting.org/lesson-1-sch...
15 Years: Lesson 1: School PB is an Onramp to Civic Education - Participatory Budgeting Project
School Participatory Budgeting is an innovative and highly malleable civic learning process designed to build student agency, collaboration, and critical thinking skills while creating equitable oppor...
www.participatorybudgeting.org
April 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Starting now! Join us for this special learning session on how to institutionalize #peoplepower in your local government. #participatorybudgeting #democracy #justice

Register and join: bit.ly/PBlearnCABI
April 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Join us for a special PB Learning Session on Wed! 💡

Charter amendments are additions to a city's charter - its fundamental organizing document. Communities can use one to make #participatorybudgeting a perm part of how it operates. #peoplepower

Learn more at our upcoming event: bit.ly/PBlearnCABI
March 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
School PB in the Bronx! 🛝

Students, teachers, faculty, and comm members in East Harlem + South Bronx are using #participatorybudgeting to decide how to spend $1M in their district on schools. Voting opens March 29th!

#youth #democracy

Learn more: motthavenherald.com/2025/03/19/s...
South Bronx schools vie for $1M in construction projects - Mott Haven Herald
What began as a lesson on civic engagement at the Mott Haven Library’s fourth floor soon became a lively discussion on what South Bronx public schools need. With $1 million […]
motthavenherald.com
March 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
We 🎉 you Cambridge, MA community!

Congrats on selecting the winning projects from your 11th #participatorybudgeting cycle, including ones funding parks, safer streets, recycling, EV chargers, and baby boxes. 🍼

Participatory democracy in action! Share the news: www.cambridgema.gov/news/2025/03...
City of Cambridge Announces Winning Projects for 11th Participatory Budgeting Cycle
Seven projects in total were selected after a record number of ideas were submitted and more than 10,000 Cambridge residents age 12 and older voted how to spend $1 million on capital and operating pro...
www.cambridgema.gov
March 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
How do we make #participatorybudgeting a regular part of how our local governments function with #peoplepower at the center?

Join us for this special learning session on PB Ballot Initiatives and Charter Amendments! Come learn and engage with our panelists.

RSVP today: bit.ly/PBlearnCABI
March 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Welcome! 🥳
As a member of New Economy Coalition, we welcome the coalition to Bluesky! ✨ Follow them at @us-neweconomy.bsky.social to keep up & plug into our growing movement for a world beyond capitalism rooted in care, solidarity, justice & democracy.

#SolidarityEconomy #EconomyDemocracy
March 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Started in Chicago, now we're here! We're celebrating 15 years of #participatorybudgeting in the US. 🎈

Tune in to our new series as we look back at what we've accomplished together, and what's next for PB.

Read and listen to our intro blog: www.participatorybudgeting.org/15-years-ser...
Introducing a New Series - 15 Years: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going - Participatory Budgeting Project
We are excited to debut a new multimedia series sharing lessons on practicing PB from our staff, board, practitioners, and field of participants that we believe are important to reflect on now.
www.participatorybudgeting.org
March 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Catch the replay of our #financialactivism webinar with author and activist Jasmine Rashid!

During this inspiring workshop, she galvanized us to step into our power over the resources we control thru financial activism. #participatorybudgeting

Watch: www.participatorybudgeting.org/pb-as-financ...
Shifting Budgets, Shifting Power Webinar: Participatory Budgeting as Financial Activism with Author Jasmine Rashid - Participatory Budgeting Project
During this interactive 90 minute webinar with activist and author Jasmine Rashid, we discussed the core concepts from her book, "The Financial Activist Playbook: 8 Strategies for Everyday People to R...
www.participatorybudgeting.org
March 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
2024 marked the 15th anniversary of participatory budgeting in the United States! 🎊

To celebrate, we're introducing a new multimedia series, "15 Years: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going."

Check out our introductory blog with narration: www.participatorybudgeting.org/15-years-ser...
Introducing a New Series - 15 Years: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going - Participatory Budgeting Project
We are excited to debut a new multimedia series sharing lessons on practicing PB from our staff, board, practitioners, and field of participants that we believe are important to reflect on now.
www.participatorybudgeting.org
March 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"McCarthy’s vision is not some unrealistic socialist utopia; it’s based on proposals — from community wealth building to #participatorybudgeting — that exist right now, if you know where to look."

Read the @jacobinmag.bsky.social article by
@graceblakeley.bsky.social:

jacobin.com/2025/03/demo...
For a Democratic Society, Democratize Finance
The immense power financial institutions wield over most aspects of our lives makes a mockery of democracy. To build a truly democratic society, we need to democratize finance.
jacobin.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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🚨 We're hiring! The Center for Economic Democracy is looking for a Co-Executive Director to help lead the movement for economic democracy and racial equity. Join us in building a just, sustainable future! 🌍💼

🔗 Apply now: www.dsgco.com/search/21989...
February 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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New date, same wisdom + tools! 🧮

Join us next Thursday, 2/27 at 3pm EST / noon PST for this #financialactivism workshop with author and activist Jasmine Rashid.

RSVP today: bit.ly/PBFinAct

#participatorybudgeting #democracy #solidarity #activism #finance #impactinvesting #money
February 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
New date, same wisdom + tools! 🧮

Join us next Thursday, 2/27 at 3pm EST / noon PST for this #financialactivism workshop with author and activist Jasmine Rashid.

RSVP today: bit.ly/PBFinAct

#participatorybudgeting #democracy #solidarity #activism #finance #impactinvesting #money
February 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
LAST DAY TO APPLY IS TOMORROW! 🚨

Do you want to bring #participatorybudgeting to your community in #California? Apply to join our upcoming cohort of PB Seeds California by Feb 15th!

Program information and app link: bit.ly/PBSeedsCA

#organizing #justice #democracy #peoplepower #opportunities
PB Seeds California - Participatory Budgeting Project
The PB Seeds program connects and equips leaders and advocates across California with knowledge, tools, and networks in order to advocate for PB in their communities. Find out more!
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February 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Amazing news! #participatorydemocracy #climate

The first university-convened climate assembly in the US will be held at @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social — the nation's largest urban public university.

www.gc.cuny.edu/news/mellon-...
Mellon Foundation Funds a Climate Assembly at CUNY Graduate Center
The project will support CUNY students who will participate in a democratic process that will advance civic education and climate solutions at CUNY and beyond.
www.gc.cuny.edu
February 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Do you want to bring #participatorybudgeting to your community in #California?

Apply to join our upcoming cohort of PB Seeds California by Sat, Feb 15th!

Link: bit.ly/PBSeedsCA

#organizing #justice #democracy #peoplepower #opportunities
February 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For Hare, #participatorybudgeting is a model for #civicengagement. It gets residents involved in local governance, and helps legislators understand their constituents better."

Read this piece by @missionlocal.org for more on PB in District 7 of @sfgov.sf.gov: missionlocal.org/2025/02/dist...
Only one S.F. district lets residents vote on local budgeting. Why?
District 7 is the only district where residents have a say in proposing projects and allocating a $400K budget for neighborhood improvements.
missionlocal.org
February 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Reminder: Voices of PB session tomorrow! ⭐️🎉

We are excited to gather with you to hear from an incredible activist, community leader, and PB veteran, Cheryl Branch. Join us at 4pm PST!

We will also share more about the PB Seeds California program. Look forward to seeing you there!

bit.ly/caseeds
February 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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🌱🐝 Are you interested in building a network of care & resistance in your community? Join us for a #MutualAid 101 Learning Series!

This series will draw on the experiences of mutual aid organizers across the US & is free, virtual, and open to all.

✨Sign up: bit.ly/mutual-aid-101
January 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Voices of PB session next Thursday! 🗓️

We are excited to gather with you to hear from an incredible activist, community leader, and PB veteran, Cheryl Branch.

Join us at 4pm PST! We will also share more about the PB Seeds California program. 🌱

#participatorybudgeting

RSVP: bit.ly/caseeds
January 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Long Beach youth! We have two more idea collection sessions left to collect big ideas for youth programs and services. Join us this Thursday or Saturday and register at bit.ly/PBYouthSesh25💡#InvestInYouthLBL#YouthPowerLBL#ParticipatoryBudgetingng
January 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Calling all #democracy advocates in #California! 🎉

Do you want to bring PB to your community? Apps are open for our new cohort training program, launching in spring 2025. Learn how to advocate for PB + build your CA network. 📢

Learn more and apply: www.participatorybudgeting.org/pb-seeds-cal...
PB Seeds California - Participatory Budgeting Project
The PB Seeds program connects and equips leaders and advocates across California with knowledge, tools, and networks in order to advocate for PB in their communities. Find out more!
www.participatorybudgeting.org
January 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM