Who we are
Fund for the Public Interest is a national nonprofit organization that runs campaigns for America’s leading environmental and public interest organizations. We launched the Fund in 1982 to help find ways to engage people on the most pressing problems of our day and turn that support into solutions. And now we run the nation’s largest and most effective canvassing and telephone membership operation. Our canvassers and callers talk to people one-on-one and through those interactions help make thousands — sometimes millions — of people’s voices heard through petitions, emails, small donations and meetings. That’s people power, and that’s what it takes to make a difference for the environment, for our health and more.
Who we work with
We work alongside groups such as PIRG, Environment America and Environmental Action on a wide range of campaigns, including tackling climate change, moving our country beyond single-use plastics, and working to ban the worst uses of bee-killing pesticides.
Things to know when you apply
Fund for the Public Interest is working to address problems our society can’t afford to ignore — from preserving irreplaceable resources like air, water and a livable climate; to transforming vast systems of transportation and energy that were designed to meet the needs of a different century; to growing and distributing food in ways that won’t destroy the environment and threaten human health.
We believe that a clear vision, commonsense ideas, a fact-driven case for action, and the power of bringing people together are the necessary ingredients to any successful effort to solve society's problems. We share a set of core values and a coordinated strategic approach to social change. Click here for things you should know about our organization when you apply.
Our team
Whether you’re a canvass director or canvasser, you’re an integral part of a group committed to building a strong campaign to win on the real challenges and problems we face.
Emily Reid
National Canvass Director
Emily directs Fund for the Public Interest’s canvass operations, running year-round campaigns to educate millions of people about environmental and consumer protection issues, build membership, and mobilize citizens to influence public policy decisions. Emily has helped new organizers and canvass directors run successful campaigns for over ten years as a field manager, canvass director and regional director on issues ranging from defending environmental laws to protecting public health. Her offices have raised millions of dollars and signed up more than 48,000 members for partner groups. Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, she is loves traveling, rock climbing and camping with her dogs.
Danielle Bauer
Recruitment Director
Danielle oversees both the full-time recruitment and national summer staffing departments for Fund for the Public Interest. She has overseen seven years of summer staffing recruitment, which hired over 27,000 summer canvass staff who fundraised more than $12 million. Danielle lives in Denver, where she enjoys running, camping, hiking, and cooking vegan food.
Chris Mullin
Deputy Director, Community Outreach
Chris oversees systems and information for the Fund for The Public Interest’s call center, and produces fundraising lists for all Community Outreach departments. During his 38-year career with the Fund, Chris and the team have raised hundreds of millions of dollars in support of campaigns to protect our environment and stand up for the public interest. Chris lives in Quincy, Massachusetts, with his family and is an avid golfer, cook and volunteer for local causes.
Rhiannon Singletary
Lists Director
Rhiannon directs the operations of The Public Interest Network’s membership database and lists department. Rhiannon lives in Denver with her husband and fur-babies, where she enjoys cooking, reading and hiking.
Paloma Paez-Coombe
Regional Director
Paloma oversees our field offices and works closely with canvass directors to run local campaigns on environmental and public interest issues. Paloma lives in Chicago, where she loves to cook, garden and explore nearby forest preserves.
Doug Casler
Vice President and Director of Outreach and Civic Engagement, The Public Interest Network
Doug directs the operations of The Public Interest Network’s work to engage citizens through in-person, telephone and mail contact. Prior to his current position, Doug spent over 10 years working with our canvasses and canvassed and ran canvasses in 26 states. He also spent 20 years running our data and membership operation. Doug grew up in Delaware and now lives in Denver, where he enjoys running, reading, eating, skiing, watching baseball and spending time with his family.