Talking about civics without going over their heads
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE)’s Civic Language Perceptions Project is a three-year exploration into what Americans think about terms that are commonplace in “professional” civic spaces but perhaps not the everyday word choice of many people– terms like democracy, privilege, and … Read more about Talking about civics without going over their heads
What is the role of philanthropy to get our democracy back on track without being polarizing?
In late March, I (Kristen) co-keynoted the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE)'s Philanthropy Day Summit with Robert Dortch, Jr. from Dortch Group (and the chair of Philanthropy Southeast). The event theme was “Reimagining Philanthropy for a Healthier Democracy” and Robert and I talked about our … Read more about What is the role of philanthropy to get our democracy back on track without being polarizing?
Thank you for listening — here’s the poll results!
Thank you to everyone who listened to the debut episode of my new podcast, Keeping Pace with Kristen, on SoundCloud! I received great feedback on the episode all around, but I especially appreciate the question posed by Ian H. Solomon, Dean and Professor at University of Virginia Frank Batten School … Read more about Thank you for listening — here’s the poll results!
PACE Welcomes New Board Members in 2023
PACE is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Jen Algire and Lauren Woods. They commenced 3-year terms and will serve through December 2025. Jen Algire is the President and CEO of The Greater Clark Foundation, a place-based foundation in central … Read more about PACE Welcomes New Board Members in 2023
2021 PACE Annual Reflection
Fund Reaches $1M in Grants to Faith-Inspired Initiatives Committed to Democracy and Civic Life
[Washington, D.C. September 14, 2021]— Faith In/And Democracy is a funding and learning initiative led by Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) to explore the ways faith and faith communities support democracy and civic life. Today, PACE announces the expansion of … Read more about Fund Reaches $1M in Grants to Faith-Inspired Initiatives Committed to Democracy and Civic Life
2020 PACE Annual Reflection
Six Diverse Faith-Based Initiatives Recognized for Commitment to Democracy and Civic Life
[Washington, D.C. September 15, 2020]— Faith In/And Democracy is a funding and learning initiative led by Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) to explore the ways faith and faith communities can support democracy and civic life. Today, PACE announces six grantee … Read more about Six Diverse Faith-Based Initiatives Recognized for Commitment to Democracy and Civic Life
Philanthropy Responds to COVID-19
Organizations across the country are adjusting to the new normal of social distancing and remote working, all while coping with the public health and economic challenges brought about by the novel coronavirus. In a spirit of learning and collaboration, and to highlight the commitment from PACE … Read more about Philanthropy Responds to COVID-19
2019 PACE Annual Reflection
PACE Announces Five Grantee Partners for Faith In/And Democracy Initiative
[Washington, D.C. August 12, 2019] Faith In/And Democracy is a pilot funding and learning initiative led by Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) to explore the ways faith and faith communities can support democracy and civic life. The RFP closed on July 1, 2019 and five … Read more about PACE Announces Five Grantee Partners for Faith In/And Democracy Initiative