Memberships and Affiliations
Democracy Fund belongs to a variety of organizations that inspire us to be a more equitable funder, thoughtful leader, and responsible member of the philanthropic community.
For Funder Partners
Building a more powerful, diverse movement for an inclusive, multiracial democracy requires all of us.
Democracy Fund collaborates with our funder partners, conducts research to better understand the sector, and shares learnings to strengthen the pro-democracy field.
Collaborative Projects
Together with our funder partners, we bring bold strategies, deep expertise, and meaningful resources to the pursuit of a more open and just democracy that is resilient and trustworthy.
To support a well-organized pro-democracy field, we drive initiatives that rally the philanthropic community and support projects led by our peers.
Courage Calls Us
Courage Calls Us is organizing funders to invest in nonprofits that stand up for the rule of law, defend civil society, and ensure future elections are free and fair.
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Press Forward
Press Forward is a $500 million nationwide, nonpartisan philanthropic initiative that works to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news.
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All by April
All by April is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic campaign that rallies funders to move dollars faster so pro-democracy organizations can be more prepared and more effective.
Learn MoreResources for Peer Funders
We can’t do this work alone. Democracy Fund is proud to partner with a diverse and ever-growing group of peer funders to develop shared strategies and move collective resources to the pro-democracy field.
We deeply value continuous learning and believe in freely sharing our knowledge with our peers. Our team of experts is available to advise other foundations and philanthropists about the issues facing our democracy and how to maximize funding impact
To explore partnership opportunities, contact us.
Our Approach
At its best, philanthropy can be a powerful force for positive change. Learn more about our ideas to improve philanthropy’s practices and how we put these ideas into action.
Read our insightsOur Research
The issues facing our democracy are rapidly evolving. Democracy Fund conducts and commissions research about the pro-democracy field to inform our strategies and advise our peers.
Explore our findingsOur Grantmaking
Democracy Fund supports a wide array of inspiring pro-democracy grantees. We are proud to have supported more than 575 organizations doing this work.
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$445m+
Made in grants
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575+
Organizations supported
Connect With Us
We welcome your questions, thoughts, and ideas. Reach out to learn more about our work and how we can partner together.
