Here is a good question and appropriate priority - how to ensure elections are free and fair. It's not a simple one to answer, but the thrust here is organizing, organizing, organizing. It is a titanic David and Goliath story: how to wrest power and democratic decency from the forces bent on protecting the power of those elites that control capital
As pro-democracy funders and donors, how can we best show up for the organizations working to ensure our elections remain free and fair? This year, the call to action has never been more clear: grassroots leaders accomplish their best work when they have the resources and time necessary to plan their efforts confidently, develop robust partnerships, and invest in their employees. That’s why Tides’ Healthy Democracy Fund maximized opportunities for long-term power-building among historically excluded communities well before the start of this pivotal election year. Approximately 1 in 5 dollars that Tides granted in 2023 went toward organizations dedicated to protecting democracy, civic participation, or community organizing. This year, we’re taking it a step further by pledging to move all the democracy-protecting dollars we can before the end of April to best support changemakers on the ground. We’re supporting important activities including: • Community-informed, multi-issue organizing, • Advocacy to help our grantees educate voters and lead nonpartisan voter registration drives, and • Increasing voter turnout by reaching across language and cultural barriers to inspire voters of all backgrounds. We are committed to shifting power to people of color, youth, low-income communities, and other groups who face systemic barriers. Join us in our work to build a healthy and inclusive democracy: https://lnkd.in/eeTf98aV (https://lnkd.in/ep5k-gut) #Tides #socialjustice #impact #democracy