The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, with roots dating to the Civil Rights Movement about 75 years ago and founded in 1950. It is a diverse coalition comprising more than 240 organizations, representing a broad majority of Americans. As a 501(c)(4) entity, it engages in legislative advocacy and coordinates national lobbying on major civil rights laws dating back to 1957. The organization positions itself as a convener, thought leader, and advocate for public policies that protect multiracial democracy and expand the rights of all people, especially amid threats to progress. It emphasizes coalition-based action to influence policy and advance fairness and freedom in the United States.