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!

Member Resource RECORDING: Turnout in the 2017 Elections + Lessons for 2018

Recording
December 13, 2017

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

Recording
- Census
November 30, 2017

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.

Member Resource Recording: The 2018 Elections and Nonpartisan Grantmaking

Recording
- Voting Rights
October 4, 2017

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.

The Pence-Kobach Commission’s Potential Impact on Voting Rights

Resources
- Voting Rights
September 20, 2017

This link has key takeaways and the recording for a webinar focused on President Trump's Pence-Kobach Commission and the threat it poses to voting rights in America. It explores the scope and potential impact of the commission, how has the field been responding and what philanthropy do to support them.

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Civic Engagement Matters: How to Talk to Grantees About Budgeting

Fact Sheet
- Grantmaking
September 18, 2017

This resource is part of the Civic Engagement Matters workshop toolkit for emerging practitioners.

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Civic Engagement Matters: Sample Grant Agreement

Fact Sheet
- Grantmaking
September 18, 2017

This resource is part of the Civic Engagement Matters workshop toolkit for emerging practitioners.

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Civic Engagement Matters: Voter Registration Rules for Private Foundations

Fact Sheet
- Grantmaking
September 18, 2017

This Alliance for Justice resource is part of the Civic Engagement Matters workshop toolkit for emerging practitioners.

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Civic Engagement Matters: Comparison of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Permissible Activities

Fact Sheet
- Grantmaking
September 18, 2017

This Alliance for Justice resource is part of the Civic Engagement Matters workshop toolkit for emerging practitioners.

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Civic Engagement Matters: Dos and Don’ts for Civic Engagement Grantmakers

Fact Sheet
- Grantmaking
September 18, 2017

This resource is part of the Civic Engagement Matters workshop toolkit for emerging practitioners.

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Civic Engagement Matters: Is Your Institution Ready? The Civic Engagement Self-assessment Tool

Infographic
- Grantmaking
September 18, 2017

This resource is part of the Civic Engagement Matters workshop toolkit for emerging practitioners.