You’re not running a campaign
Most civic tech is built for elections. “Win your race.” “Mobilize voters.” “Election day turnout.”
But you’re not running for anything. You’re:
- A neighbourhood association fighting a bad development
- A tenant union demanding repairs
- An advocacy group pushing for better transit
- A community organization connecting neighbours
You need tools for year-round engagement, not campaign season sprints.
What makes community organizing different
Long-term relationships
Campaigns end on election day. Community organizations are forever. You need to maintain relationships over years, not weeks. Track who’s engaged, who’s drifted away, who might come back.
Issue-based mobilization
You’re not asking people to vote for a candidate. You’re asking them to show up at a city council meeting, sign a petition, write to their councillor. Different asks require different tools.
No campaign budget
Most community organizations run on volunteer time and small donations. Enterprise pricing isn’t an option. Neither is stitching together five free-tier tools.
Different metrics
You don’t measure success by votes. You measure it by:
- People showing up at meetings
- Signatures on petitions
- Letters to councillors
- Policy wins
- Community connections made
What gov.vote gives you
Supporter management
Keep track of everyone who’s supported your cause. Tag them by interest, neighbourhood, engagement level. Know who to call when you need bodies at a council meeting.
Petitions that work
Collect signatures online and offline. Target specific decision-makers. Track momentum. Turn signers into active supporters.
Event management
Town halls, community meetings, volunteer shifts. RSVPs, reminders, check-ins. Get people actually showing up.
Email that connects
Newsletters, action alerts, updates. Segment by interest so people get what they care about, not everything.
Simple websites
Explain who you are and what you’re fighting for. No design skills required. Update it yourself when the situation changes.
Pricing for community organizations
The platform is free—unlimited contacts, your subdomain. Pay only for the tools you actually use.
We’re not here to extract value from community organizations. We’re here to help you build power. See pricing for details.
Who uses gov.vote
Neighbourhood associations
Track members, organize meetings, mobilize for local issues. When a bad development threatens your neighbourhood, you’re ready.
Tenant organizations
Organize your building or your block. Collect testimonials, coordinate with other tenants, build power against negligent landlords.
Advocacy groups
Build your supporter base across the city. Mobilize for hearings and council meetings. Track your policy wins.
Mutual aid networks
Connect neighbours who need help with neighbours who can provide it. Coordinate volunteers. Build community resilience.
Getting started
- Sign up free
- Claim your space — yourorg.toronto.ca.gov.vote
- Import your people (or start building your list)
- Start organizing
Your community deserves tools built for communities, not campaigns.