Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation (ICAN EF) is an educational and philanthropic partner organization of the left-of-center Iowa Citizen Action Network that advocates for changes to public policy. [1] ICAN EF states it has “united Iowa’s progressives” for “progressive change,” which includes support for maintaining Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. [2]
Activities
Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation provides organizational, research, and educational materials, networks, and training. [3] These resources are provided to its partner organization, Iowa Citizen Action Network, as well as its coalition partners and affiliates, to facilitate issue campaigns. [4]
ICAN EF engages in voter contact efforts to assess public policy priorities and provide informational materials. [5] ICAN EF works with other organizations to build voter coalitions and to inform voters of present public policies. [6]
Associated Organizations
The Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation is managed by the Iowa Citizen Action Network, an affiliated social welfare group based out of Coralville, Iowa. [7]
People
Sue Dinsdale is the executive director for the Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation. [8] She is also the executive director for the Iowa Citizen Action Network. [9]
Gayle Warner is the bookkeeper for ICAN EF. [10] He is also the bookkeeper and business manager for ICAN. [11]