Building an Inclusive & Multiracial Democracy
In a multiracial nation, democracy must serve all of us. 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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FeaturedHow BIPOC-Led Philanthropy Is Rising to the Challenge
June 23, 2025BIPOC-led philanthropy is leading the way to transform giving, invest where it matters, and respond to the ever-changing landscape of pro-democracy funding, Democracy Fund’s Lauren Hill explains for Candid. Read it here. -
BlogAuthoritarian Playbook in Play: What Funders Need to Know About Domestic Deployment of the Military
June 20, 2025The recent deployment of the United States Marines and National Guard to Los Angeles is a new stage in the democratic backsliding of our country. Experts who study authoritarianism expected this was coming. Authoritarian movements are known for using the military to frighten people into obedience. It’s shocking, but it’s also a key tool in […] -
Statement
Statement on the Assassination and Violence Against Minnesota State Legislators
June 14, 2025We are devastated by the tragic loss of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and we hope for the swift recovery of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. This targeted act against individuals who chose a life of public service has a crippling ripple effect, from eroding trust in […] -
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Grappling With Systems Collapse: How Social Sector Leaders Can Respond
May 8, 2025The social sector needs new models for understanding what impact might be possible when systems fall apart. Read the full article at Stanford Social Innovation Review. -
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How All by April Improved 2024 Election Funding — and How Nonprofits Say Philanthropy Can Go Further
April 24, 2025In early 2024, Democracy Fund launched the successful All by April campaign, urging funders to make nonpartisan election-related grants by the end of April. We did this to respond to elections and voting nonprofits who have long said that election-year grants arrive too little, too late. The campaign mobilized at least $155 million in election-related […] -
Announcement
Authoritarian Attacks on Philanthropy are Coming. Here’s How We Can Stand Strong for Our Grantee Partners.
April 10, 2025As funders, we must stand with our grantee partners – our actions can help support their services, protect their leaders, and defend their voices.
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.