May 15, 2024
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…
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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.
October 23, 2020
It’s become something of a cliché to say that we’re living in uncertain times — but times of uncertainty can be powerful opportunities for new…
February 3, 2020
Whether you’re in the for-profit or the nonprofit world, we all seem to be talking about risk. No one wants to “play it safe” or…
February 3, 2020
I have a confession to make. It’s taken me months to write this blog. On my desktop right now are probably about 10 different Word…
August 29, 2019
A few months ago, I proposed that a lot of work in the democracy sector, and social change in general, can be captured in six…
September 25, 2018
Let’s face it – it’s a tough time to be in the democracy business. America’s democratic institutions and norms are under pressure from hyperpolarization, disruptive…