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Democracy Fund
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Washington, DC 14,055 followers
We work on things that make democracy work better.
About us
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy. Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. As grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
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- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- philanthropy, democracy, governance, elections, Congress, local news, and grantmaking
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1200 17th Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036, US
Employees at Democracy Fund
Updates
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We’re proud to support the Independent News Sustainability Summit, organized by Democracy Fund grantee LION: Local Independent Online News Publishers! Local news is directly linked to active civic engagement, and developing sustainable businesses for independent publishers is vital for building an inclusive, multiracial democracy.
💫 Today's the day! We can't wait to welcome over 525 independent news leaders and supporters to our Independent News Sustainability Summit in Chicago. And tonight, we'll celebrate our sixth annual LION Awards and reveal the outstanding winners. 💫 Follow along on X at @LIONPubs.
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"What can we, as funders, do about misinformation?" If you're a funder who has asked yourself that question, this piece from Angelica Das is for you! Link in the comments.
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"Elections work because we get involved....whether it's your dollars or your time, everyone can make a difference this election cycle." Earlier this year, Democracy Fund’s president Joe Goldman and Kristine Michie, host of the Playfull Podcast discussed civic action, community organizing, and the work of civil society for the podcast’s series on Voting and Democracy. https://lnkd.in/gTi8jd-e
The PlayFull Podcast with Kristine Michie: Bringing Fun to the Serious Work of Changing the World on Apple Podcasts
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Democracy Fund reposted this
🎤 🌟 Looking to launch a reader revenue model or transition to a different model? BlueLena's Ned Berke, Mirror Indy's Oseye (O-she-uh) Boyd, Richland Source's Jay Allred, and Montclair Local Nonprofit News' Liz George will explain the practical differences and expectations of running a donation, membership, or subscription program for reader revenue during the 2024 Summit session “Choosing a profit path: Comparing the effort and impact of different reader revenue models.” We can’t wait to hear their insights. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gB537t7j
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The All by April campaign was diverse and inclusive. We know that getting early money out the door for the 2024 election cycle looks differently for each one of our nearly 200 signers, and that’s great! Our combined efforts resulted in $140 million of new grants or accelerated payments for nonpartisan organizations working to ensure our elections are free, fair, and representative.
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Our Racial Equity Training Series includes practical strategies for #government professionals. Governing for Racial Equity provides practical strategies for creating positive change, building partnerships with the community, and promoting equity as a core value. Register for our next workshop, or see additional training dates! https://bit.ly/RF-GRE #PublicSector #PublicAffairs #RacialEquity
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🤔What would it look like to get $140 million of new grants or accelerated payments out the door in April of an election year for nonpartisan, pro-democracy funding? ➤That's the initial estimated amount of funding resulting from our All by April campaign, where we sought to have funders and donors get money out the door early this election cycle. www.allbyapril.org
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📊Our report “Pushed and Pulled” explores the shifts in public opinion about race and immigration over the last several years. Check out the research, and see how others have interpreted the findings: https://lnkd.in/gtX2mk9P Pushed and Pulled co-author Michael Tesler shares an in-depth analysis: https://lnkd.in/ez4SDEr5 David Wallace-Wells explores the implications for political strategy: 🔒https://lnkd.in/dCcGRSyj
Pushed and Pulled: How Attitudes About Race and Immigration are Settling and Shifting After Trump
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Democracy Fund reposted this
Seneca Falls marked a turning point for women's rights, but for Black women, Sojourner Truth’s poignant question lingers: “Ain’t I a Woman?” The Black women colleagues at RepresentWomen delve deep into this history in their powerful essay, “Invisible Heroes: The Erasure of Black Women at Seneca Falls.” Discover the missing voices in the fight for equality. Read the full essay: https://lnkd.in/eH5FYHJE
Invisible Heroes: The Erasure of Black Women at Seneca Falls
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