Tag: Democracy
Civic Engagement
Protecting Our Civil Liberties
The ACLU spent the last decade strengthening its state affiliates, just in time to battle the Trump Administration’s reactionary policies.
Philanthropy & Funding
3 Things Philanthropists Can Do During Times of Political Change
As philanthropists seek to drive philanthropic impact in the Trump era, they must reassess their strategies and approaches, and consider new opportunities while remaining true to their beliefs.
Civic Engagement
Lessons from East Africa on Effective Community Organizing
How a revitalized sense of civic duty can go beyond resistance and make real progress.
Civic Engagement
The Moment for Participatory Democracy
Three civic engagement models that can help bring the voices of everyday citizens into public life.
Scaling
Three Questions That Transformed a Movement
Achieving marriage equality in the United States took time, tough questions, and coordinated efforts across politics, strategy, and messaging.
Advocacy
To Win Against False Information, We Must Play Offense
What should strategic communication in the public and social change sectors look like in a time marked by extreme political polarization and false information? Science suggests the key may be playing offense, rather than defense.
Advocacy
How Progressive Nonprofits Can Navigate Conservative GOP Washington
Ten practical strategies to open doors on Capitol Hill.
Arts & Culture
Civic Engagement: Why Cultural Institutions Must Lead the Way
Arts and culture organizations have the power to drive the cultural movement America needs to deliver democracy.
Philanthropy & Funding
The Civic Media Crisis and What Philanthropy Can Do
Protecting the independent media and the public sphere presents an epic challenge, but there is great opportunity for philanthropy to step up and help.