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Welcome to FCCP’s library of civic engagement resources, tools and news. Our collection of reports, presentations, infographics, links and more will help keep you at the forefront of philanthropic efforts to improve our democracy. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Want to suggest an addition? Let us know!
Countering State Preemption + Protecting the Power of Local Government
This is the recording and key takeaways from the July 2017 First Monday Discussion which focused on the communications and organizing strategies and newly-developed legal theories that communities are using to push back against undemocratic preemption efforts.
Strengthening the Youth Sector: Lessons for Funders, Leaders + Boards
This is the recording and key takeaways from the webinar which focused on the Youth Engagement Fund's new report, "Strengthening the Youth Sector: Lessons for Funders, Leaders, and Boards" that provides practical recommendations for how we can better support the development and retention of excellent leaders in this sector of the work.
Key 2020 Census Milestones: Updated!
A timeline for grantmakers interested in supporting a fair and accurate 2020 Census.
Defining Civic Engagement
A collection of definitions that show how various philanthropic institutions define civic engagement and how it connects to their strategies for change. This resource is part of the FCCP "Civic Engagement Matters" curriculum toolkit.
Digital Security in an Age of Hacking + Cyberthreats: What Grantmakers Should Know
Reflecting the universality of the cybersecurity threat, eight donor affinity groups offered this webinar focused on how funders can support grantees in addressing and responding to digital security concerns. Resources include key takeaways, a guide that can help you assess your grantee's risk and the event recording.
JUNE FIRST MONDAY DISCUSSION: The Third Branch – Why Courts Matter + What Philanthropy Can Do
This discussion examined why the courts matter to all the substantive issues we care about, and offers new thinking about how best to engage the public as third-branch defenders. Speakers discussed how foundations can support work that affirms the courts as an independent check on power, and as an important bulwark against anti-democratic forces. This resource includes the webinar recording, our list of key takeaways and contact information to learn more.
Quick Wit – Going Beyond Grantmaking at the FCCP 2017 Convening
This is the audio recording of the "Going Beyond Grantmaking Quick Wit" at the FCCP 2017 Convening.Integrated Voter Engagement Strategy Session at the FCCP 2017 Convening
This is the audio recording of the "Integrated Voter Engagement Strategy Session" at the FCCP 2017 Convening.