Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement

PACE is a philanthropic laboratory for funders seeking to maximize their impact on democracy and civic life in America.

Funder Network

Our membership spans the country and represents foundations of all sizes and types investing in a wide range of issues. We invite funders to join our network and get involved!

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Learning Out Loud

Our print, audio, and video resources prepare philanthropists and everyday citizens to be on the cutting edge of efforts and innovations to strengthen democracy and civic life in America.

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Experimentation

We help funders work collaboratively on projects that advance the practice and impact of civic philanthropy. We play a leading role facilitating and sharing findings publicly.

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Our vision

We strive for a future in which Americans are informed and empowered to contribute to the health and vibrancy of the country’s democracy and civic life.

Read the 2024 Annual Review

2024 was a watershed year for PACE. We gained 16 new members, engaged with hundreds of leaders, and partnered with dozens more to provide vision and leadership to the field of philanthropy and democracy. The year capped off with the largest PACE event ever — drawing over 115 field leaders to explore the role of philanthropy in democracy’s future in 2025 and beyond.

LATEST NEWS FROM PACE

New Report: How To Talk Bridgey

“How to Talk Bridgey" culminates five years of PACE research on how 5,000+ American voters perceive various civic terms like "democracy."

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Announcing an Evolution in Leadership at PACE

Kristen Cambell's role with PACE is evolving.

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Featured Projects

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Democracy Futures Project

Civic Language Perceptions Project

I'm truly inspired by your approach, perspective, and example, not just to the funding community but to all of the players that occupy this critical work. In my experience, you are unique-- I can see why the list of PACE collaborators is so robust.