Our 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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Democracy Fund staff — alongside grantees, researchers, and other field experts — regularly develops resources and shares lessons on strengthening democracy. Here you will find guides, reports, and insights from our team and network.
Earlier 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.…
In 2020, our Digital Democracy portfolio (DDP) wanted to find a way to learn more about our grantees’ challenges while also being mindful of their…
Not only are people from the U.S. territories unable to vote or access government benefits, they’re also largely ignored by grant makers.
Misinformation is hardly a new problem, but it often spikes around breaking news events. Racist narratives and conspiracy theories have rapidly escalated after the launch…
This 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…
As we head into the presidential election, the pro-democracy movement must meet the moment to strengthen our democracy and ensure equitable participation, voice, and power…
Last year, Democracy Fund partnered with the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) to conduct our third Grantee Perception Report. This work builds on previous surveys…
Our thoughts go out to former President Trump and all who were impacted by this horrific act of violence today. We are devastated at the…
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Pushed and Pulled: How Attitudes About Race and Immigration are Settling and Shifting After Trump
ABOUT DEMOCRACY FUND Created by eBay founder and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar, Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American…
Admitting that you're planning for the worst-case scenario when it comes to democracy can be tough. It takes courage not to brush aside threats of…
Philanthropy’s typical “wait and see” approach has proven to be too little, too late for fast-moving election cycles. With primary elections underway, the pro-democracy organizations…
Introduction The 2020 presidential election happened amid a pandemic and racial justice protests, and it was followed by an insurrection. What can we expect in…
Democracy Fund invests in the power and leadership of communities of color. We have long included BAMEMSA communities (Black, African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and…
The momentum from All by April has been nothing short of inspiring. In a year filled with uncertainties and challenges, the commitment to accelerate funding…
This op-ed was written by Democracy Fund president Joe Goldman, Open Society-U.S. executive director Laleh Ispahani, and JPB Foundation president Deepak Bhargava, about the All…
Today Press Forward, the national movement investing more than $500 million to strengthen communities and local news, announced a new cohort of 11 Press Forward…
The nonprofit organizations working tirelessly to ensure our elections remain free, fair, and representative are the unsung heroes of our democracy. Whether they are fighting…
Across the nation, state and local leaders are building movements for digital equity. The goal? For everyone to have access to safe online spaces, and…