Civic Leadership is the umbrella organization of the third sector in Israel. Since 1986 we have been working on taking the diverse shades and colors of the third sector and forming a single sectorial voice to promote a common agenda. Civic Leadership expands the influence of the third sector by improving the regulatory reality for all non-profit organizations (NPOs). It represents organizations to the regulatory authorities and the government and works to improve the public’s perceptions and attitudes about civil society organizations. We are fully committed to making a deep structural change in the relationship between government and the third sector in order to enable the NPOs to maximize their positive impact on Israeli society. Civic Leadership sees its work in strengthening Israeli democracy as one of its most important roles today. Research points at a direct connection between high levels of civil engagement in society to increased tolerance and moderation, and ultimately strengthening democratic norms and values in that society. In today’s divided Israel with its deep schisms tearing at its very fabrics, activities working to strengthen democratic conversation and increasing civil involvement is more important than ever before.