“Giving Tuesday” is the perfect opportunity to invest in the future of ethical, effective local government. Your donation to the Fund helps ICMA create resources that empower communities to make informed choices about their governance and support the council-manager plan.

This year, ICMA has created a new form of government video that explains the value of council-manager plan and why communities prefer it for accountability and transparency.

Your Support Makes It Possible

Every video, every guide, every media response, and every consultation we provide exists because of donors like you. When you give to the Fund, you’re not just contributing—you’re supporting education and advocacy that strengthen the profession and help communities choose accountable, ethical, resilient local government.

Learn More and Join Your Peers in Support

Want to see the impact of your support? Check out our recent ballot box article, which highlights the challenges of engaging and informing communities that are considering adoption of council-manager government. 

Visit the website to learn more about how contributions are used. Then, make your Giving Tuesday gift and help us continue this vital work. Any amount is an investment in the future of the profession and professional management. If half of ICMA’s full members donate $100 per year, we could generate $250,000 annually for research on professional management, support for the profession, and campaigns to adopt and retain the council-manager plan. 

Consider creating a recurring donation, annually, quarterly, or monthly. 
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