NH Civics Annual Report 2022

REPORT ANNUAL

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Our Leadership

Dear Friends,

It is with great pride that I share this 2022 Annual Report on behalf of the NH Civics Board of Trustees and staff. With your support, we have seen a year of continued growth and impact around the state. We continue to position our organization as New Hampshire’s most trusted civics education resource.

For young people throughout the state, our programs like New Hampshire‘s Kid Governor®, Civics 603!, and Mikva Challenge Project Soapbox have engaged thousands in robust, hands-on civics education activities meant to build their confidence and amplify their voices.

For New Hampshire educators, we continue to be a reliable source of civics curriculum for grades K12. We offer professional development programs for K-12 educators and are helping them to build momentum for civics education in their classrooms and schools.

For the citizens of New Hampshire, we offer public events like the William W. Treat Lectures. Last fall featured visits from former US Deputy Assistant Attorney General and current Counselor to the Attorney General Maggie Goodlander and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. In the year ahead, we will continue to bring discourse with thoughtful, civics-minded community leaders to the forefront.

Another great source of pride is the NH Civic Learning Coalition, now 50 members strong and representing educators, students, administrators, and civics partners across the state. This diverse group of citizens has made great progress in recommending policies for increasing and improving civic readiness, including the “More Time on Civics” bill (SB 216) which aims to increase class time for civics education in our public schools, particularly in the lower grades. I'm pleased to announce that Governor Sununu just signed the bill into law on August 1st!

I want to express my gratitude to our Board of Trustees for their vision and continued support for this critical work, and also to our dedicated staff and collaborators. As we forge ahead with the encouragement of donors like you, together we are fulfilling the NH Civics mission to develop, nurture, and maintain an informed, engaged, and civil New Hampshire citizenry.

Sincerely,

Mary Susan Leahy, Chair NH Civics Board of Trustees

Our Impact

Across all ten counties, NH Civics continues to reach the people of New Hampshire through our youth programs, educator resources, advocacy, and public forums.

2,518

Fifth graders in 89 classrooms across all 10 NH counties participated in the NH's Kid Governor ® program. School districts engaged in the Mikva Challenge for middle and high schoolers 13

NH students in grades 6-12 who engaged in mock trial and mock appellate programs through the Civics 603! program

1,538

New Hampshire educators trained in civics education through our professional development offerings

Our Programs

Our Programs

New Hampshire’s Kid Governor®

In 2022, we expanded the New Hampshire’s Kid Governor program reaching 89 classrooms in all 10 New Hampshire counties This program impacted 2,518 students, almost doubling the 2021 participation of 1,466 We saw 27 classes nominate a candidate for Kid Governor, an increase of ten nominations from the prior year. 2022 NH’s Kid Governor Charlotte Cotti had a very busy year and was able to fulfill her platform goals. In November, we announced our 2023 NH’s Kid Governor, Haydin Simmons of Plaistow, whose platform is ending poverty and hunger in the state. Haydin and her Executive Councilors are also working to bring awareness to the dangers of vaping and the importance of recycling.

By giving our fifth graders an opportunity to have agency and experience with civics, we are empowering them to be excited and involved constituents and public servants for generations to come

Valerie Sununu

First

Lady of New Hampshire

Mikva Challenge

From the original six schools and teachers, we now work with 25 teachers in 13 districts, including Groveton, Inter-Lakes, Littleton, Conway, Prospect Mountain, Pittsfield, Franklin, Weare, Henniker, Bow, ConVal, Washington, and Concord Hundreds of students across the state have completed Project Soapbox curriculum and have had the opportunity to deliver their speeches at the New Hampshire Mainstage Showcase. Almost 70 middle and high school students came to the first Annual NH Youth Voice Summit at Saint Anselm College on December 7, 2022.

Civics 603!

Despite the slow recovery from the pandemic experienced by schools in 2022, Civics 603! was able to engage approximately 400 students in grades six through 12 in mock trial and mock appellate programs. Our programming included both the mock trials and appellate arguments at the New Hampshire Supreme Court and one-hour preparation sessions at the schools the week before. We reached 16 classes in Concord, Dover, Hampstead, Hooksett, Hopkinton, Hudson, Kingston, Meredith, Nashua, Rye, and Windham, and also added wonderful lawyers to our cadre of helpers.

The William W. Treat Lecture Series

The William W. Treat Lecture Series has reached thousands of participants over the years with noted civic leaders discussing key issues of the day. Last fall featured visits from then US Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maggie Goodlander and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. In the year ahead, we will continue to bring public discourse with thoughtful, civics-minded community leaders to the forefront.

NH Civic Learning Coalition (NHCLC)

Now 50 members strong and growing, the NH Civic Learning Coalition has had a fruitful second year. The group's mission is to make recommendations in four critical areas to shape the future outlook of civic education in New Hampshire. These recommendations are in the areas of Equity in Civics Education, Professional Development and Media Literacy, Time Requirements for Civics Education in K-12 Public Schools, and Youth Voice. Representing educators, subject matter experts, heads of nonprofit organizations, attorneys, and other stakeholders, the Coalition was instrumental in the support and passage of SB 216, the "More Time on Civics" bill, that aims to increase time spent on civics instruction in New Hampshire public schools.

Funding Partners

Our Supporters

Our Funding Partners

We are grateful for the support of these businesses and organizations.

ABOTA Foundation

Archibald Foundation

Dobles Foundation

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Endowment for Health

Fidelity Charitable Funds

iCivics

Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

NH Humanities

Tamposi Foundation, Inc

The Oleonda Jameson Trust

Saul O Sidore Memorial Foundation

Sheehan Phinney Charitable Fund

William W Treat Foundation

You Have Our Trust (YHOT)

Corporate Sponsors

Platinum Justice Leader

McLane Middleton, PA

Gold Civic Advocate

Citizens Count

New Hampshire Bar Foundation

NH Democracy Fund

Rath, Young and Pignatelli, P C

Silver Civic Partners

League of Women Voters of New Hampshire

National Education Association - New Hampshire (NEA)

NH Supreme Court Society

Orr & Reno

Bronze Citizens

Bruton & Berube PLLC

Flynn & McGee, PA

Law Office of Joshua L Gordon

Nashua Teachers' Union

NH JAG

Shaker Road School

Slawsky Legal, PLLC

NH School Boards Association

Our Donors

Thank you, donors! Together we are making a difference.

Anonymous (10)

Ron Adams

Gwen Adams

Timothy Allison

Maurice L. Arel

Christopher Aslin

Tracy Banks

Karin & Stephen Barndollar

Pat & Tom Barrick

Douglas & Kimberly Benoit

Brian & Michelle Bickford

John & Pamela Blackford

Peter & Pansy Bloomfield

Judith Boedecker

Chris & Carolyn Boldt

David Bonoma

Steve & Linda Borofsky

Mary Boucher

Eric Bowman

Alayne Brandt

Rebecca Brewster

Fred & Rebecca Briccetti

Jeanette Brickman

Elaine R. Bridge

Roger Brooks

Genevieve Brown

Mary Johanna Brown

Anna Brown

Thomas & Emilie Burack

Will Cabell & Susan Ackley

Steven Camerino

Susan Carbon

Richard Cary

Julie Casagrande

Robert Casassa

Neal Cass & Alexandra Heatly

Dina Chaitowitz

William Chapman

Anne & Robert Chehade

Marjorie Chiafery

Martha Clark

Brian Cofrancesco

Burt & Patty Cohen

Carol Ann & Edward J. Conboy

Bradford Cook

Zib Corell

Gregory Danas & Heidi McLellan-Danas

Andy DeMeo

Todd & Terri DeMitchell

The Honorable Charles G. Douglas, III

Patrick Duffy & Jaye Gibson

The Honorable Stephen Duprey

Christine Dwyer & Michael Huxtable

Jonathan Eck

Robert & Alfrieda Englund

Joseph Ettari

Caroline Ewing

Peter Flood

Eileen Fox

Barbara Freeman

Richard Friedman

Jessica Geiben Lynn

Luane & Steve Genest

Ben Glover

Rachel Goldwasser

Ellie Gordon

Joan Goshgarian

Martha Madsen & John Greabe

Nathan Greenberg

Jeff Hale

Mike Hanas

Jerry & Benette Hanauer

Susan Hatem

Eric Herr

Chris Herr

Matthew Hicks

David Hills

Lucy Hodder

Darcy Horgan

Henry & Daphne Huntington

Janet Insolia

The Honorable Jay Kahn & Cheryl Kahn

Debbie Kane

Kathleen Lyon-Pingree

Sandra Keans

Thomas Kehler

Carolyn Koegler

Diana Lang

Lori Langlois

Mary Susan Leahy

Thomas Levasseur

Stephanie & Tom Lewry

Heather MacNeill & Michael Ramsey

Ralph & Rose Madsen

Karen & Max Martinez

Amy McGregor-Radin

Kathleen McGuire

Peter McLaughlin & Jane Kitchel McLaughlin

Edward Mehigen

Ann Meng Hadwen

Karen Merriam

Amy Messer & Jack Ruderman

Scott Metzger

Lorraine Meyette

Jack Middleton

Raymond Miller

James Milliken

Jonathan & Vicky Mishcon

Bill & Melanie Nesheim

Betsy Neville & Gordon Blakeney

James Owers

David Parker

Amanda Pawlik

Cara Pearson

Mark & Juliana Phillips

Christine & Tom Rath

Mary Jo & Robert Reed

Paul & Ann Remus

Stephen Reno

Peter Rice

Anne Romney & Tim Hayes

Emma & Walter Rous

Robert Rzasa

David Salzberg

Eleonore Sanderson

Mark & Kim Schifrin

Cheryl Schlenker

Schuyler Scribner

Paul Seelye

Susan Siggelakis

Mary Skoby Cowan

Paige Smith

Norman Stahl

The Honorable Scott W. Stucky

Lynda Sullivan

Barbara Sweet

Lorraine Tacconi-Moore

Helen Taft & Robert Bowman

Betty Tamposi

Mary Ann Taylor

Liz Tentarelli

Gregory & Kathryn Thesing

Phyllis Tilson-Piotrow

Randell Trammell

Colin Van Ostern

Peter Vandermark

John Wallin

Janet & Michael Ward

Rick Weber

Roger Wells

Robert & Binney Wells

Thomas & Beverly Westheimer

Douglas Williamson

Mundy Wilson & Winthrop Piper

Nancy Wilson

Holly Wilson

Dan Wise

Susan & David Wolowitz

Annette Zamarchi

Gretchen Ziegler

Our Team

Board of Trustees

Mary Susan Leahy, Chair

Marjorie Chiafery, Vice Chair

The Hon Jay Kahn, Treasurer

Dr Matthew S Hicks, Secretary

Dr. Roger C. Brooks

Dina Michael Chaitowitz

The Hon. Chuck Douglas

The Hon. Stephen Duprey

David Hills

The Hon Melanie Levesque

Dr Betty Tamposi

Susan Wolowitz

Staff

Dr. Maria Manus Painchaud, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Executive Director (Interim)

Heather MacNeill Operations Director

Claudette Knieriem Communications Coordinator

Jo Ann Robichaud

New Hampshire's Kid Governor Coordinator

Amanda Maguire

Mikva Challenge Partner Site Director

Our Team

With Gratitude

The NH Civics Board of Trustees would like to express our sincere thanks to former Executive Director Martha Madsen, who announced her resignation in early 2023 An incorporator of NH Civics, Martha’s involvement spans a decade and includes roles as Trustee, President, and our first full-time Executive Director. During her tenure, NH Civics quadrupled in size and impact, won national grants from the Bezos Family Foundation and CivXNow, initiated the NH’s Kid Governor program (now in its fifth year), and brought Mikva Challenge to NH schools. Martha was also instrumental in initiating and building the NH Civic Learning Coalition, a diverse group that has worked to identify common ground on the critical work of civics education policy throughout New Hampshire.

"Martha Madsen has led the growth of NH Civics from a fledgling civics organization to a treasured resource for the many in the state who recognize that civics education is necessary for our constitutional democracy to thrive," said Mary Susan Leahy, Chair of NH Civics Board of Trustees "We are deeply appreciative of all the hard and excellent work Martha has done " We wish her all the best!

ASSETS

Our Finances

2022 Financial Statement

Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022

Cash and Cash Equivalents $251,789.17

Total Fixed Assets: $29,530.62

TOTAL ASSETS $281,319.79

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Unrestricted Net Assets $202,563.68

Total Restricted Assets $82,774.99

Net Income Without Amortization: -$8,503.12

Total Equity $276,835.55

TOTAL LIABILITY AND EQUITY $281,119.79

Expenses $349,913.95

Revenue $342,254.56

Net Income -$7,659.39

NH Civics remains a financially stable organization despite the impact of COVID-19 on schools and our programs. We ended our 2022 fiscal year with $168.844.85 in the bank, and $82,744.32 in Board designated reserves, and are in a good position to fund our initiatives for 2023.