2016 Annual Report

Building a Stronger Funder Network for a Just, Vibrant + Inclusive Democracy

Through thought-provoking virtual discussions, a dynamic convening, and engaging working groups, FCCP helped tell the civic engagement story in 2016 and provided funders with the tools and resources to aid in their grantmaking. We expanded our reach, forged new partnerships, helped prepare our philanthropic community for the elections and more! Read the full Executive Summary.

TABLE of CONTENTS

Letter From the Executive Director

An Executive Summary of What We Accomplished Together Last Year

2016 Convening

When 140 Funders Gathered in Minnesota, Great Things Happened

Virtual Discussions

18 Webinars That Informed Your Grantmaking Strategies

Money in Politics Working Group

Connecting the Issues You Care About to Money in Politics

Funders Census Initiative 2020

Mobilizing Funders For a Fair and Accurate 2020 Census Count

State Infrastructure Funders Table

How Democracy Funders Are Making Inroads in the States

Research + Experimentation Working Group

Building a Shared Understanding of Innovations That Make Our Democracy Work Better

"Civic Engagement Matters" Workshop

Minnesota Grantmakers Learned How Funding Civic Engagement Can Help Their Cause

"Make Your Data Count" Campaign

Promoting Docket-time Reporting as a Democracy Funder Best Practice

Thank You, Members + Partners

Our 2016 Accomplishments Were Possible, Thanks to You!

Thank you, FCCP Advisory Board

These Network Leaders Are Helping to Take FCCP to the Next Level

Meet the FCCP Team

Let Us Know How We Can Support You in 2017!