About Us
About Us
FUSE is a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing the capacity of local governments to engage communities, advance racial equity, and work more effectively for everyone.
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Our Model
The FUSE Model centers around a one-year full-time public service role in city or county government and includes three primary phases from start to finish.
Our Fellows & Alumni
FUSE Executive Fellows and Alumni are experienced leaders committed to advancing equity through action-oriented partnerships with government agencies.
FUSE Careers
FUSE is a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing the capacity of local governments to engage communities, advance racial equity, and work more effectively for everyone.
Our Team
The FUSE team and board of directors are committed to driving equitable change locally and nationally.
Work with FUSE
Work with FUSE
The power of government. The experience of community. The impact of new ideas. Together we can build better systems
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Partner With FUSE
The FUSE Model centers around a one-year full-time public service role in city or county government and includes three primary phases from start to finish.
Executive Fellowship Program
FUSE Executive Fellows and Alumni are experienced leaders committed to advancing equity through action-oriented partnerships with government agencies.
Funders And Supporters
Thanks to the generous support and close partnerships of our funders and supporters, we have been able to deepen our impact on issues that matter the most to communities and the government agencies that serve them.
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Read more about our work, partner success, and updates.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Through strategic collaboration, these initiatives harness innovative solutions and practices to bridge gaps in healthcare access.
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Health
Expanding access to affordable health care and mental health resources to improve key indicators of community health.
Justice
Enhancing public safety and reform of criminal justice by changing policing, 911 dispatching, bail, sentencing, probation, reentry.
Education
Improving options for childcare, early education, STEM, out-of-school-time, and post-secondary enrollment and affordability.
Climate
Building new infrastructure, disaster resilience, renewable energy, green economy jobs, and plans to reduce emissions.
Housing
Addressing issues of homelessness, housing insecurity, gentrification, and the need to preserve and build more affordable housing.
Jobs
Increasing the number of living-wage jobs and preparing for the future of work through expanded job training.
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Effective Governments For Equitable Communities

FUSE is a national nonprofit that increases the effectiveness of local governments to build more equitable communities.

We embed private sector executives in city and county agencies to lead projects that narrow racial disparities, improve public services, and accelerate systems change.

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Leadership Capacity to Help Accelerate Strategic Initiatives

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Our work increases the efficiency and effectiveness of local government to help ensure that public services have the greatest impact.

FUSE has managed over 400 projects in 58 cities and counties across 26 states over the past 12 years.

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We Bring Together Civic Leaders, Experienced Professionals, and Engaged Philanthropists

Are you a civic leader with a vision for change who needs additional leadership to drive it forward? An experienced professional from another field with a passion for equity and an interest in a unique public service opportunity? A funder who wants to invest in the betterment of systems and communities? We would like to talk with you.

Our Partnerships Help Solve Today’s Most Urgent Problems and Build Toward a Sustainable Tomorrow

Our projects build lasting change on the ground as well as scalable models for national adoption across issue areas. We are dedicated to sharing what we learn to inspire others.

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