On July 27 at 2 p.m. Eastern, PACE hosted a webinar titled “Philanthropy’s Role in Voter Engagement.”

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Description: With the 2016 election a few months away, there is a lot of discussion about the role social sector organizations can (and should) play to encourage electoral participation. This discussion will explore that debate by highlighting research and promising ideas for nonprofits and foundations to consider within their work. It will also explore nonpartisan ways philanthropy may increase engagement in the political process, while also fostering an ongoing culture of civic participation beyond elections. Recommended advanced readings for this discussion include “Engaging New Voters: The Impact of Nonprofit Voter Outreach on Client and Community Turnout” (a report by Nonprofit VOTE) and “Increasing Voter Turnout: It’s Tougher Than You Think” (a 15-part Stanford Social Innovation Review blog series).

Speakers:

  • Kelly Born, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
  • Brian Miller, Nonprofit VOTE
  • Kristen Cambell, PACE