Weekly Briefing: Here’s why these CCLers donate monthly

March 11, 2026

As climate advocates, our strength isn’t always in loud moments or one-time actions. There’s power in keeping the drumbeat persistent, staying in the fight when others pull back. It’s why we keep showing up, standing together, and lobbying for better climate laws. Together, all your advocacy efforts add up to undeniable effects. Your donations work the same way.

CCL relies on the generosity of monthly donors to ensure we can keep our efforts strong 365 days per year. This consistent, reliable, grassroots funding provides the backbone for our year-round education and advocacy. Your monthly gift, no matter the amount, joins thousands of others to build and grow our collective power. 

Recently, we asked some of our monthly donors why they choose to give regularly. “Climate change takes no breaks,” said one donor, Paul. “It simply feels right to donate on a monthly basis. I donate monthly to let CCL know that it has my support throughout the year.”

“Fixing our climate is going to take effective federal policies, and that’s what CCL is really good at,” said Linda, another monthly donor. “CCL’s strength is our grassroots army, and if we all make regular small donations, together we can keep CCL on a strong financial footing.”

Another donor, Rob, agreed, saying “I am happy to be a monthly donor to enable CCL to organize support for climate legislation. We all have to do whatever we can to preserve our planet's climate.”

There’s no better time to become a monthly donor or increase your current contribution. This March only, a group of Climate Guardian donors have pledged to match new and increased monthly donations throughout 2026. If you give $25 per month, CCL receives $50 dollars. If you increase your monthly gift by $10, that extra $10 is matched, too!

Additionally, every person who starts or increases their monthly donation in March will also be entered into a raffle, where ten lucky winners will get CCL Merch Bundles filled with swag like a tote bag, hat, stickers, notebooks and more. 

Will you start or increase your monthly donation today and help sustain climate advocacy year-round?

Sign up to give monthly here. To increase your existing monthly donation, please reach out at development@citizensclimate.org. 

One call to Congress isn’t enough. One action isn’t enough. Lasting change takes sustained pressure. That’s why monthly support matters. Double your impact through the year end by starting a monthly gift today.

Become a Monthly Donor

Take action this week

If you have a little time: Take our Carbon Pricing Survey. Over the years, CCL has put a ton of effort into advocacy and education on carbon pricing, and we’ve learned a lot in the process. Our Government Affairs staff has recently released a carbon pricing survey for volunteers to help us evaluate our past efforts and determine current and future needs, especially in regard to training and education. Your feedback is valuable! Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out this survey and help shape CCL’s advocacy efforts in 2026 and beyond. 

If you have more time: Attend CCL’s March Monthly Meeting. Tune in this Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Zoom for CCL’s Monthly Meeting. We’re excited to hear from our featured guest speaker Marija Verner, PhD, a Climate Change Communication Researcher and Educator at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. The call will last approximately 60 minutes, and will feature national updates, a session with Marija and a group action. RSVP here and we’ll see you Saturday! 

Featured: Conservative Conference & Lobby Day 2026

We are currently accepting applications for CCL’s Virtual Conservative Conference & Lobby Day. This annual event provides a space for right-of-center climate advocates to link up with the broader eco-right movement, learn about climate and clean energy policy, and lobby Congress to pass it.

In addition to our featured keynote speakers, the conference agenda also includes a panel spotlighting volunteer-driven efforts to build relationships with Republican members of Congress and expand conservative and center-right engagement on climate and energy solutions. Their experiences will offer practical insights into building trust, expanding coalitions, and advancing climate conversations in politically diverse spaces. 

Both the conference and Lobby Day have gone virtual this year, meaning you can attend from anywhere in the country. Join forces with other right-of-center Americans and make your voice heard in D.C. without the time or expense of travel.

While this Lobby Day is reserved for right-of-center advocates, select portions of the conference program (including the volunteer panel) will be available via livestream to attendees of all political affiliations. This option may be especially relevant for CCL liaisons to Republican Members of Congress or CCLers in heavily Republican states. 

Interested in attending or supporting? Take one of these next steps: 

• Apply to attend the event before the March 31 deadline. Within one week of submitting your application, you will hear back from CCL staff and receive an access link to register for the conference via email. 
• Register for the livestream.
• Share the event details with right-of-center folks in your network on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

Upcoming CCL Trainings

To see other events and CCL trainings, visit the Training Topics page of CCL Community.