Civic Bridge Associates,
L.L.C.
Supporting your team...
Civic Bridge Associates partners with founders, boards, and civic leaders at the formative stage of a mission’s development, when vision is clear and long-term structure is taking shape. Operating as an incubator, we guide early-stage civic, cultural, and public-interest missions through the work that leads to viability and investable readiness—clarifying purpose, establishing governance, shaping a compelling case for support, and preparing organizations to engage donors with confidence. Our approach emphasizes discipline, alignment, and stewardship, helping missions build the foundation needed to raise capital thoughtfully and sustain impact over time.
Services
Fundraising Strategy
Designing sustainable financial models and capital campaigns that empower civic missions to achieve lasting public-interest impact.
Governance & Leadership
Strengthening institutional leadership and board oversight through robust governance frameworks tailored to civic and cultural sectors.
Strategic Planning
Crafting visionary strategic roadmaps that secure the enduring success of public-interest missions through expert planning.
The Associates
Dan Dayton
Managing Member
Founder of the Doughboy Foundation and Executive Director of the World War I Centennial Commission, builders of the national WWI Memorial in Washington, DC.
Chris Christopher
Of Counsel
Chris (Captain, USN (Ret.)) is a publisher, public affairs advisor, and marketing expert. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Doughboy Foundation.
Meredith Carr
Of Counsel
Meredith was a key member of the development team that raised $50 million to fund the design and construction of the National WWI Memorial in Washington, DC. As Deputy Director of the World War I Centennial Commission, Meredith was also responsible for leading the Commission's national signature commemorative events. DC.
Sarah Block
Director of Research
Sarah Block is an expert in the utilization of AI powered solutions for fundriaisng. She graduated from Washington University with a BA in Biology and Film & Media, and an MA in Film & Media.
Edwin Fountain
Of Counsel
Edwin is the visionary whose inspiration, leadership, and tenacity made the national World War I Memorial in Washington a reality. He served as Vice Chair of the World War I Centennial Commission.
Theo Mayer
Of Counsel
Theo Theo, the founder and CEO of TechApplication.com, LLC described himself as the 'swiss army knife' of tech, bringing every advance technology available to work for the benefit of the WWI Memorial Project and to the Doughboy Foundation, the steward of the WWI Memorial.
Current Strategic Partnerships
National advocate for World War I education and commemoration through public-interest initiatives. Honor a service member now!
Tall ships from around the world gather in New York harbor to commemorate the United States Semiquincentennial. Be a part of it now!
Honoring the founding of the Peace Corps in 1961 and those American ideals and values symbolized by Peace Corps service. Donate now!