FCCP envisions an open and equitable representative democracy with a strong, inclusive civic infrastructure that enables all communities to participate and shifts power to the people. We believe in fostering a more equitable and just democracy by addressing the systemic and systematic barriers ingrained in our democratic institutions.
As we navigate the path towards a just democracy, we invite you to join our community of funders.
Join FCCP
We extend a warm invitation to funder institutions, individual philanthropists, and philanthropic advisors to join our inclusive philanthropic community dedicated to amplifying the voices of all people in our democracy.
Our mission is to organize the philanthropic community to make transformative investments that expand and reimagine democracy and civic participation.
We do this by:
Convening funders at the local, state, and national levels
Catalyzing partnerships between philanthropy and democracy movement organizations
Curating space for learning, strategy, accountability, and collaboration
Why Join FCCP?
Together, we can strengthen democracy and amplify your philanthropic impact.
In a time when democracy faces profound challenges, philanthropy holds the power to ignite change. FCCP is where philanthropy comes together to drive that change. We are not just envisioning a more open, inclusive, and just democracy—we are building it.
As a member of FCCP, you will join a community that is reshaping civic participation and shifting power to the people. FCCP is where investments align to break down the systemic barriers that limit true representation, empowering all communities to have a voice in shaping our future.
Joining FCCP means gaining access to a powerful network of like-minded funders, resources, and strategies that help you maximize your impact. Together, we drive transformative change that strengthens the foundation of our democracy—ensuring it works for everyone.
Membership Types
Institutional
Members
Membership is open to all family foundations, community foundations and other grantmaking institutions—such as public charities, corporate foundations and labor organizations—that make significant 501(c)(3) grants, support FCCP’s mission and abide by FCCP policies.
Philanthropic Advisors and Individual Donors
Membership is open to individual donors and to philanthropic advisors with current clients (whether foundations and/or individual donors) with significant giving to support 501(c)(3)-allowable work aligned with FCCP’s commitments to improve democratic practice, increase civic participation, and promote the engagement of all people in civic life. Individuals and advisors are able to join at this level when it is not feasible for the institution they represent to be members. Because FCCP is a solicitation free space, it is understood that philanthropic advisors do not seek new business in FCCP forums.
Thoughts from our Members
“FCCP was instrumental in helping Irvine think about our civic engagement grantmaking work. With their in-house expertise, robust network and informative programming, we were able to design a sophisticated and cutting-edge program to fund civic participation.”
Virginia MosquedaThe James Irvine Foundation
“FCCP offers a forum where funders can refine and improve our grantmaking and can attain an impact at a scale that no one of us could conceive alone.”
Michael Caudell-FeaganThe Pew Charitable Trusts
“It’s our moment as a community of funders to come together and be a real force in building up that American society that we all believe in. FCCP provides a place where grantmakers can build connections and catalyze collaborations that can help realize this dream.”
Cuong HoangMott Philanthropic
