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Understanding Narratives and Strategies that Build Black Political Power

Webinar
- Elections
- Racial Equity
February 3, 2022

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | 3 – 4 PM ET | 2 – 3 PM CT | 1 – 2 MT | 12 – 1 PM PT Please find this recording and slides available as resources.

Member Resource White Nationalism + Voter Suppression: How Online Platforms Disenfranchise Communities of Color

Webinar
October 21, 2020

Co-hosted by Democracy Fund and Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Tuesday, October 20, 2020 From candidates receiving death threats because of their faith or race, to communities who are intimidated to vote, many people of color face credible and real threats to their participation in US elections.

Member Resource Recording: Supporting Critical Election Infrastructure for the Long Term

Webinar
- Elections
June 13, 2021

Thursday, June 10, 2021 | 1-2 PM ET | 12-1 PM CT | 11 AM-12 PM MT | 10-11 AM PT Election infrastructure serves a critical role that underpins the healthy operations of our democracy.

White Nationalism + Voter Suppression: How Online Platforms Disenfranchise Communities of Color

Webinar
January 14, 2021

2020 Post Election Briefing: Moving Democracy Forward

Webinar
- Elections
November 23, 2020

2020 Post Election Briefing: The Future of Civic Power

Webinar
- Elections
November 23, 2020

Member Resource What 2020 Rapid Response Looks Like: Responsive Planning + Innovative State Mobilization Strategies

Webinar
- Election Administration
- Elections
October 1, 2020

Co-hosted by Democracy Fund Tuesday, September 22, 2020 While this year has called for unprecedented shifts in 2020 election approaches, efforts are underway to address uncertain outcomes and threats to election integrity.

Member Resource Recording: Funding Election Protection + Wisconsin Lessons in Light of Changing Realities

Webinar
May 27, 2020

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 3 PM ET As we are all aware, COVID-19 has laid asunder the thoughtful and effective plans our grantees had developed to engage voters and turn them out in what was expected to be record numbers in 2020.

Member Resource Recording: COVID-19 and the Impact on Civic Engagement in 2020

Webinar
March 25, 2020

Presented by FCCP & State Voices Friday, March 20 at 3pm Eastern Webinar Recording Follow Up Q&A + Resources Invitation: Join practitioners and fellow funders for a conversation on how COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus’) is impacting 2020 civic engagement programs, organizations, and people, and discuss how to support shifts in program and operations.

Member Resource Recording: October 2019 Election Series – Making it Real: The Link Between Issue Organizing, Ballot Initiatives, and Building Power

Recording
November 5, 2019

Making it Real: The Link Between Issue Organizing, Ballot Initiatives, and Building Power When looking at our issue advocacy strategies, how can we strengthen our understanding of the link between ballot initiatives, organizing, and civic engagement in ways that result in both “winning” and building long term power?