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Local Governments Lead the Way in Developing New Forms of Civic Engagement

The National Civic Review by PACE and the National Civic League

August 29, 2009

Released this week, “The New Laboratories of Democracy: How Local Government is Reinventing Civic Engagement” features essays, interviews, and case studies on cutting edge practices by villages, towns, cities and counties in the field of public participation and how nonprofits and foundations are aiding and assisting those efforts.read more >>

House Prohibits Federal Money to Acorn

New York Times by Carl Hulse

September 18, 2009

WASHINGTON — The House voted Thursday to deny any federal money to the nationwide community organizing group Acorn, and the Senate reaffirmed its opposition as well after embarrassing videos of a few of the group’s workers became public.read more >>

Civic Summit in Minneapolis aims to build citizen muscle

Pioneer Press by Opinion

Civic Summit in Minneapolis aims to build citizen muscle

Opinion
Pioneer Press
07/11/2009

For good and for ill, we can't tell you what a tweet-up is, and we sometimes daydream of a master switch that would shut off all hand-held e-mail devices, just for the sake of a break. But we are intrigued and hopeful that a gathering of Web-connected, device-wielding civic engagement types in Minneapolis this week will raise the citizenship bar for all of us.read more >>

Justices Let Stand a Central Provision of Voting Rights Act

The New York Times by David Stout

Justices Let Stand a Central Provision of Voting Rights Act

The New York Times

June 23, 2009
 

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MapShot: Best American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding Resources by State

Foundation Center

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is a sweeping effort to bolster the nation's economy, create or save jobs, and address some of our most challenging issues. The Foundation Center has collected the best resources on how nonprofits may be able to access stimulus package funding. This map connects you to information about funding and other opportunities in each state.

Click here for link to map.

Funding Community Organizing: Social Change through Civic Participation, a New Funder Guide from Grantcraft

Grantcraft

Some foundations have shied away from funding organizing, often because they're not certain how it works or what outcomes it produces.read more >>

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Voter Education, Registration and Ballot Campaigns: A Funder's Guide to Legal Issues

Many philanthropists are concerned about low levels of voter participation and the impact on overall civic engagement. Yet, the laws and IRS regulations that guide this kind of grantmaking can be complex to a newcomer. This 'orange booklet' describes restrictions that apply to different types of voter engagement work and clarifies how private foundations and other funders can support ballot campaigns.read more >>

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