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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!
Census Policy Update: What’s in Store for 2018? (Updated on 02/13!)
2018 is a pivotal year on the road to the 2020 Census. Early field preparations have started; the ‘dress rehearsal’ will take place in Providence County, RI; and the Census Bureau must finalize counting methods and develop a multi-faceted communications plan. As the pace of census activities accelerates, we recap the major policy issues to watch in the coming months.Key Takeaways: Pathways to Effective State Funding Strategies
Monday, February 5th, 2018 Our February First Monday + Election Series Discussion shared insights and data points uncovered from our first State Funding Survey.Census 2020 Menu of Options for Funders
Census 2020 Menu of Options for Funders: Participate. Convene. Invest. All around the country, philanthropy is mobilizing to ensure a fair and accurate census 2020.Key Takeaways: 5 Legal Rules Every Foundation Should Know for the 2018 Elections
Whether a seasoned advocate or at a foundation determined to step into the civic engagement realm for the first time, start the new year with a refresher on the breadth of activities foundations can legally engage in and fund while remaining nonpartisan leading up to the 2018 election.RECORDING: Turnout in the 2017 Elections + Lessons for 2018
In November, elections around the country provided us with some of our first insights into how voters are responding after a year of political polarization and deep divisions.
Key 2020 Census Milestones: Preparing to Invest in a Fair and Accurate Count
Watch this webinar from November to learn more about important milestones before and during the 2020 Census, and ways your foundation can support “Get Out the Count” activities, including participation in state and local Complete Count Committees.
Recording: The 2018 Elections and Nonpartisan Grantmaking
FCCP and our affinity group partners held our October Election Series + First Monday Discussion around the political and funding landscape which funders can expect to see in the upcoming 2018 Elections.