Building an Inclusive & Multiracial Democracy
Democracy Fund works toward an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. In collaboration with grantees, donors, and other partners, we are working to strengthen and expand the pro-democracy movement, defend against anti-democratic attacks, and advance structural change. Our democracy can’t wait. We hope you’ll join us.
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Our Work is Not Done After Election Day
October 9, 2024Our grantees are on the frontlines of the 2024 election, doing everything they can to ensure free, fair, and representative elections for our country. We… -
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What We Learned from All by April
October 4, 2024Earlier this year, Democracy Fund joined with funders from across the philanthropic community to commit to making their election-related grants by the end of April.… -
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How (and Why) Democracy Fund is Experimenting with Grantee Reporting Models
October 3, 2024In 2020, our Digital Democracy portfolio (DDP) wanted to find a way to learn more about our grantees’ challenges while also being mindful of their… -
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3.6 Million U.S. Citizens Can’t Participate in Democracy. Here’s How Philanthropy Can Help
September 24, 2024Not only are people from the U.S. territories unable to vote or access government benefits, they’re also largely ignored by grant makers. -
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Worried about misinformation this election year? Here’s what funders can do.
August 15, 2024Misinformation is hardly a new problem, but it often spikes around breaking news events. Racist narratives and conspiracy theories have rapidly escalated after the launch… -
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Political Violence, Threats to Civic Society, and a Game Plan for Philanthropy
July 19, 2024This op-ed was written by Democracy Fund president Joe Goldman; read the full article on the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Increasing attacks on pro-democracy advocates show…
What We Do
Democracy Fund supports the champions of our democracy, including movement leaders, activists, advocates, journalists, and public officials. We collaborate with our grantees, donors, and other partners to strengthen and expand the movement for an inclusive, multiracial democracy.