The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is responsible for managing the Democratic Party in the United States. It organizes the Party's presidential nominating convention and promotes the Democratic platform, which outlines the Party's policies and goals. The DNC raises funds, hires staff, and coordinates strategies to support Democratic candidates at local, state, and national levels. It also engages with various groups to address the needs and opinions of Democrats across the country. The DNC is led by a group that includes the chairs and vice-chairs of state Democratic Party Committees, along with over 200 elected members from all 50 states and territories. Established in 1848, the DNC operates under its Charter and Bylaws and is based in Washington, D.C.