Crises and disasters are obvious tragedies. They often result in destruction, illness, death, and loss of property, livelihoods, or entire communities. They expose cracks in the foundations of our democracy, economy, and society. And, at the same time, crises and disasters can be the … Read more about Crisis as Catalyst: A Conversation Starter for Reimagining What’s Next
Bridging Civic Divides
Bridging Civic Divides: The Role of Civility and the Opportunity for Philanthropy A preface from Kristen Cambell, PACE Executive Director. Essays follow. In early 2017, PACE (Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement) announced a multi-year strategic exploration into three questions that would … Read more about Bridging Civic Divides
Entrepreneurship + Community Engagement
In early 2019, New Economy Initiative and Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement joined forces to tackle a shared topic of interest: the relationship between entrepreneurship and civic engagement. There is a rich history of entrepreneurs engaging communities (Case, Rockefeller, Dodge, Ford, … Read more about Entrepreneurship + Community Engagement
The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement on Community Health, Safety, and Equity
In 2017, PACE's Health and Safety Working Group--a constellation of funders and practitioners committed to health and safety in U.S. communities--took on the task of exploring the impact of youth civic engagement on that shared aim. We know that building healthy and safe communities is a commitment … Read more about The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement on Community Health, Safety, and Equity
[White Paper]: ‘Infogagement: Citizenship and Democracy in the Age of Connection’
On June 22, 2018, PACE re-released "Infogagement: Citizenship and Democracy in the Age of Connection" in partnership with Public Agenda, and with support from the Rita Allen Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. You can access the new publication--with a new Introduction by … Read more about [White Paper]: ‘Infogagement: Citizenship and Democracy in the Age of Connection’
Civic Service: Providing Opportunity For Millions of Youth
Sally T. Prouty, Fellow, PACE-Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement June 2013 The goal of my nearly 30 year career has been to improve the life chances of youth and young adults by highlighting their potential and the challenges they face and by advancing strategies to address the challenges. My … Read more about Civic Service: Providing Opportunity For Millions of Youth
[White Paper]: Non-College-Bound Youth and Civic Engagement
PACE is pleased to announce the release of it's latest white paper, "An Inequitable Invitation to Citizenship: Non-College-Bound Youth and Civic Engagement." A pdf version of the white paper is attached and we would urge you to share it widely with your colleagues and co-workers. Also, we will soon … Read more about [White Paper]: Non-College-Bound Youth and Civic Engagement