More than ever, robust civic engagement is critical to ensuring we live in a just and equitable society.
May 2020 Survey Results: Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on 2020 Census Funders & Grantees
The Census Bureau began mailing 2020 Census invitations to a majority of households in mid-March, right when the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a global pandemic and social distancing and shelter-in-place orders were implemented in states and communities across the country.
This report examines funder models for census engagement in a handful of states, including overarching themes and best practices for coordinating with other funders and PSOs, nonprofits, and government.
This resource is part of the Civic Engagement Matters workshop toolkit for emerging practitioners.
This cover piece in Responsive Philanthropy, the quarterly journal of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, outlines four reasons why funders need to prioritize achieving a fair and accurate 2020 census.