Funders' Committee for Civic Participation

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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!

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How To Speak Nonpartisan: An FCCP / Alliance For Justice Guide For Speakers

Fact Sheet
- Legal
January 11, 2012

Have you ever invited the perfect speaker to your nonpartisan event only to worry that they may have crossed the line into partisan territory?

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FCI 2010 Final Report: Looking to the Future

Report
- Census
May 1, 2011

A Plan to Engage the Philanthropic Community in Census 2020 and Leverage the Benefits of Census 2010.

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FCI 2010 Final Report: Supporting an Accurate 2010 Census in Hard-to-Count Communities

Report
- Census
May 1, 2011

The Funders’ Committee on Civic Participation (FCCP) helped FCI establish its focus and mission and provided the infrastructure through which foundations and affinity groups could discuss ideas, share experiences and information, and maximize their resources by reducing duplication of effort and identifying target areas with the greatest need.

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FCI 2010 Final Report: A List of Grants Awarded

Report
- Census
May 1, 2011

A list of census grants to organizations.

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FCI 2010 Final Report: Philanthropic Support For The 2010 Census Outreach

Report
- Census
May 1, 2011

This report provides details about approximately 600 grants awarded by foundations to national and community organizations to promote participation in the 2010 Census.

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FCI 2010 Final Report: Making Philanthropic Dollars Count

Report
- Census
May 1, 2011

A History of the Funders Census Initiative During the 2010 Census. Including a Timeline for Philanthropic Involvement in the 2020 Census.

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Integrated Voter Engagement: A Proven Model to Increase Civic Engagement

Report
- Integrated Voter Engagement
February 14, 2011

Research has shown that nonpartisan Integrated Voter Engagement (IVE) is among the most effective ways to increase voter turnout.