Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE)
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Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) is a philanthropic laboratory for funders seeking to maximize their impact on democracy and civic life.
Washington, DC
Joined July 2012
RT @Philanthropy: Opinion: Philanthropy leaders recognize the need to counter authoritarian narratives but aren’t sure where to begin. Here….
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Our CEO Shannon Green & @metgroup's Eric Friedenwald-Fishman published an op-ed in @Philanthropy today offering philanthropy a game plan to counter authoritarian narratives that undermine our democratic institutions
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Philanthropy leaders recognize the need to counter authoritarian narratives but aren’t sure where to begin. Here’s a game plan.
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.@PBS stations are finding themselves in trouble after Congress decided to strip the Corporation for Public Broadcasting of more than $1 billion. @InsidePhilanthr breaks down the funders that have the broadcaster’s back:
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PBS stations are finding themselves in trouble after Congress decided to strip the Corporation for Public Broadcasting of more than $1 billion. Here are some funders that have the broadcaster’s back.
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From legal advocacy to activist security to news organizations—philanthropic investment in democracy protection is scaling up. The Freedom Together Foundation's Courage Project shows how strategic funding can support "civic bravery" across communities.
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Donors hope to raise huge sums of money to help those fighting what they see as a drift toward authoritarianism, but without attracting unwanted White House attention.
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As America approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the #Youth250 initiative is ensuring Gen Z has a voice in how we commemorate this milestone. The goal: make 2026 a turning point that empowers young people to shape America's next chapter. @TeenVogue:
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“It’s time to rekindle the revolutionary spirit of urgency and invention. Gen Z is ready to lead our country into the future.”
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What we’re reading: “A New Age of Trillionaire Philanthropy Is Coming. Democracies Should Be Wary.” by Jeremy Ely McKey in @techpolicypress ➡️
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The era of billionaire philanthropy is drawing to a close. For its likely successor, democracy may become collateral damage, Jeremy McKey writes.
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Join @MorePerfectUS and @icivics for the #ConstitutionDaySymposium on September 17, 2025 in Washington, DC, to hear from civic leaders who will all share a commitment to strengthening understanding of the U.S. Constitution through civic learning:
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Register to Attend
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A coalition of foundations & philanthropists—@Ballmer, @GatesFoundation, @StandTogether, @Valhalla and John Overdeck—announced NextLadder Ventures, a $1B initiative grounded in the belief that every American has the potential to achieve economic prosperity
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.@FordFoundation's outgoing president Darren Walker reflects on his transformative 12-yr tenure, emphasizing that "philanthropy doesn't take enough risk" and calling on foundations to use their capital to address inequality. Read more @philanthropy
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In an exit interview, the president of the Ford Foundation talks about why his new book is still hopeful despite growing inequality.
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RT @InsidePhilanthr: With civic infrastructure and NGOs facing threats around the world, Florencia Guerzovich writes that the vital people….
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Florencia Guerzovich writes that the vital people who make grant money go further around the world are often hidden in plain sight.
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.@McKnightFdn’s @allen_tonya has some simple advice for some of her more risk-averse foundation peers: “If your lawyers are telling you to pull back, get a new lawyer.”
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Tonya Allen has some simple advice for some of her more risk-averse foundation peers: If your lawyers are telling you to pull back, ...
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Encouraging #highered news: For the first time in a decade, Americans are more confident in higher education according to a @LuminaFoundation-@Gallup survey. 42% expressed confidence in the sector, but experts warn the increase is fragile. @RSeltzer: .
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The public-polling firm Gallup first asked Americans whether they trust the sector a decade ago. This year, after years of decline, the sector finally gained back some ground.
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RT @Philanthropy: The new tax law that caps the tax advantages for big gifts is expected to cause donors to give more in 2025, before the l….
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You say ‘equity.’ They hear ‘exclusion.’ As foundations communicate about democracy and social change, avoiding "trigger words" becomes crucial for shaping public perception and participation. Read more in @Philanthropy:
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You say ‘equity.’ They hear ‘exclusion.’ Strategies for getting everyone on the same page.
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Funders have a crucial role in protecting democratic institutions and dissent. Piper Fund’s Vina Kay lays out three ways that funders can step up to protect democracy and dissent in @InsidePhilanthr
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Vina Kay of the Piper Fund discusses why funders need to urgently protect the right to protest as authoritarian trends mount in the U.S.
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RT @akralph18: What happens when deliberative government becomes too slow to solve real problems?. In our latest post, we explore the erosi….
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RT @Philanthropy: Danielle Allen has what she calls a “double-barrel” approach to democracy reform. “We’ve actually got to work on institu….
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.@CitizenUniv’s CEO @EricpLiu's new Civic Collaboratories bring together civic innovators who commit to helping each other's projects. This mutual aid model proves that connection fuels democratic renewal. Read more from @Rockefellerfdn:
rockefellerfoundation.org
Citizen University's Eric Liu talks about how joyful, community-rooted approach that can strengthen our civic culture and our democracy.
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Are foundations effectively supporting the community feedback they rely on? @CEPData's "Voices That Matter" examines the listening practices of both funders and nonprofits and where there is a gap between funder self-perceptions and nonprofit experiences:
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Join us this afternoon at 1pm ET for a webinar exploring the relationship between extremism and authoritarianism, and how strategies centered on belonging can break the cycle of radicalization. Register here:
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