About Us

About Us

FUSE is a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing the capacity of local governments to engage communities 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 to driving positive societal change 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 and work more effectively for everyone.

Our Team

The FUSE team and board of directors are committed to driving 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 to driving positive societal change through action-oriented partnerships with government agencies.

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Read more about our work, partner success, and updates.
Our Projects

Our Projects

Explore our diverse portfolio of projects where FUSE Executive Fellows partner with local governments to accelerate systems change and create lasting impact across communities nationwide
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Health

Strengthening healthcare systems and expanding community services.

Justice

Transforming criminal systems for safer, more equitable communities.

Education

Creating learning opportunities and pathways to student success.

Climate

Building climate resilience and renewable energy infrastructure.

Housing

Expanding affordable options and protections for vulnerable residents.

Workforce

Fostering living-wage jobs and inclusive workforce development.
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Education

Partnering with FUSE, education departments and youth-serving agencies enhance learning opportunities, expand out-of-school programs, and address affordability barriers, creating pathways to success for all students.

Preparing Students for College and Career Success

Nearly 90% of students in the Fresno Unified School District live below the federal poverty line. FUSE Fellow Wendy McCulley worked to align the District and higher education stakeholders specifically around career technical education to increase secondary and post-secondary opportunities for students. Wendy’s work continuously explored ways in which student... Read more

About Us

Work with FUSE

Our Projects

Education

Partnering with FUSE, education departments and youth-serving agencies enhance learning opportunities, expand out-of-school programs, and address affordability barriers, creating pathways to success for all students.

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