The November Democracy Table featured an update on Issue 1, an amendment that would have established an Ohio Citizen-Led Redistricting Commission, and brief discussion of bills related to voting.
The fall Philanthropy Review edition features three Philanthropy Forward '24 plenary speakers reflecting on how funders can invest in American democracy in ways that go beyond partisan politics; Fund Evaluation Group's market synopsis; Keith Burwell's thoughts before he retires from Greater Toledo Community Foundation; Claudia Herrold's President's Pen column as interim president & CEO; interviews with new sector leaders; and more!
The August Democracy Table focused on voter access and rights with presentations from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office, League of Women Voters' of Ohio; and Seasongood Foundation and the Joyce Foundation discussed their democracy-building work.
In this Bolder Advocacy Series program recording, gain a foundational understanding of how philanthropy can invest in lobbying and advocacy under the law.
The May Democracy Table launched our new advocacy work with presentations on Ohio’s current Redistricting Commission and the proposed redistricting amendment.
While SCOTUS’ affirmative action decisions represent yet another dark moment in U.S. history, the democratic process has shown us — time and time again — that there is a path forward: it is called the ballot box.
It was the consensus of the Philanthropy Ohio Board to oppose the passage of Issue 1. Of equal importance was the consensus of the Board that the members of Philanthropy Ohio be given the appropriate tools and information so that they and their community partners can make an informed decision on August 8.
In this program recording, learn how foundations can support racial equity through advocacy efforts.
