Democracy/Civic Engagement

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.

In this program recording, learn how foundations can support racial equity through advocacy efforts.