The Truman National Security Project and the Center for National Policy (CNP) last week announced that they will be "merging."
Following is a fact sheet explaining the partnership:
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Why are the Truman Project and the Center for National Policy partnering? We are partnering to create a preeminent national security organization which combines the political power, community building, and leadership development strengths of the Truman Project with the policy heft and heritage of the Center for National Policy. Truman and CNP have been longtime friends and allies. As an example of that relationship, the Truman Project's first office space was actually a sublet from CNP.
Is either organization changing its issue or ideological focus? No. Truman and CNP share a set of values that drive everything we do. We are fundamentally forward-leaning, embracing the challenges of a changing world, and helping define America's role in it. We are driven to improve the national and economic security of the United States through strong alliances, a robust military, international engagement, and support for democracy, human rights, development and trade.
Who leads this new organization? As required by law, the two organizations maintain separate Boards of Directors while sharing staff. Rachel Kleinfeld remains the President of the Truman Project and Scott Bates remains President of the Center for National Policy; both serve as Senior Advisors to the sister organization. Michael Breen is Executive Director of both organizations,Sarah Bruno is COO, Michael Moschella is Chief Organizer, David Solimini is Vice President for Strategic Communications, and Robin McQueen is Vice President of External Relations. Complete staff biographies can be found at http://trumanproject.org/about/people/staff/(Truman) and http://cnponline.org/ht/d/sp/i/199/pid/199(CNP).
Legally, what happened? Is this a merger? The Truman National Security Project and the Center for National Policy are partner organizations with a shared staff, single Executive Director, and separate Presidents and Boards of Directors. Legally, The Truman Project's sister organization, the Truman Institute, merged with the Center for National Policy and adopted the name and its leadership.
Will this partnership result in any staffing consolidation or cuts? No. Because this partnership represents growth for the two organizations, our shared staff will stay on and continue to grow. New employment opportunities are available at http://trumanproject.org/about/join-the-team/employment-opportunities/.
Is Truman or CNP changing their name? No. In a setup typical to c3 and c4 sister organizations, the Truman Project and the Center for National Policy will retain their names.
What does this mean for Truman Project Members? Truman Security Fellows, Political Partners, and Veteran Leadership Academy graduates will remain Members of the Truman Project. Those programs will continue to recruit, train, and position the next generation of national security leaders.
How are Truman and CNP funded? We are funded by a wide range of individual, foundation, and corporate donors. There is no primary funder or “angel” donor for either organization.
Are Truman and CNP moving offices? We are currently exploring joint office space options. For the time being, mail can continue to be directed to Truman at 1050 17th Street NW, Washington DC 20036 and CNP at One Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20001.
