National Civic League

National Civic League

Predecessor	National Municipal League
Formation	1894
Founded at	Philadelphia
Website	www.nationalcivicleague.org

The National Civic League is an American nonpartisan, non-profit organization founded in 1894 as the "National Municipal League," it adopted its new name in 1937 . Its mission is to advance civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities. To upgrade quality and efficiency of government in cities it enlists the business and professional classes, and promotes greater involvement in government. It also sought create merit-based systems for selecting public officials. ^[1] The League envisions a country where the full diversity of community members are actively and meaningfully engaged in local governance, including both decision making and implementation of activities to advance the common good. It also promotes professional management of local government through publication of "model charters" for both city and county governments.

The National Civic League applies civic engagement principles through key programs: community assistance,^[2] research and publications,^[3] and awards and events.^[4] Key issue areas include, but are not limited to: racial equity, environmental sustainability, health equity, youth leadership, education, and housing.