America's public square--the institutions, networks, and spaces where Americans engage in the critical issues facing our democracy--is facing a paradigm shift. #Infogagement--a term that describes the recent collision of media, technology, and civic engagement--is fundamental to that … Read more about Webinar: Re-Envisioning America’s Public Square
Participatory Grantmaking Webinar
Co-hosted with GrantCraft & Philanthropy New York: October 29, 2018, 2 – 3:15pm (ET) Event Recording Like many established institutions today, foundations are subject to a heightened demand for greater transparency and accountability. Participatory grantmaking can be a vital … Read more about Participatory Grantmaking Webinar
Infogagement Webinar: Part 1
With the re-release of Infogagement: Citizenship and Democracy in the Age of Connection, we hoped to re-ignite the important conversations at the intersection of civic engagement, media, and technology. We've been delighted to receive your enthusiasm and interest in delving into … Read more about Infogagement Webinar: Part 1
Infogagement: Citizenship and Democracy in the Age of Connection
PACE Welcomes Janice Lombardo as Director of Member Engagement
The board and staff of Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) is delighted to announce the newest member of our team: Janice Lombardo, who has been on PACE’s staff part time during her transition, will officially be joining PACE as our full-time Director of Member Engagement. This newly … Read more about PACE Welcomes Janice Lombardo as Director of Member Engagement
Gratitude and Farewell to PACE Senior Fellow, Sally Prouty
Dear PACE colleagues, It is with deep gratitude that I share that after 6 years with PACE, our Senior Fellow, Sally Prouty, is wrapping up her time with us. It would be impossible to capture the extraordinary wisdom, insight, and warmth Sally has brought to PACE in this short letter--her spirit … Read more about Gratitude and Farewell to PACE Senior Fellow, Sally Prouty
Exploring Religious Pluralism in Civic Life
On December 6th, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) and the Aspen Institute’s Inclusive America Project (IAP) collaborated on a gathering of interested stakeholders to explore the link between civic engagement and religious pluralism, particularly how philanthropy can advance religious … Read more about Exploring Religious Pluralism in Civic Life
The House that Civic Engagement Built
Many people have asked us what it means and what it looks like to invest in civic engagement. If you think of the civic engagement field as a big house, it’s easy to visualize the way funders and practitioners work together to create a larger whole, and how each piece interacts with the others. At … Read more about The House that Civic Engagement Built
Recommendations for Exploring Civic Learning as a Pathway to Equity and Opportunity
2017 PACE Annual Reflection
PACE Welcomes 3 New Board Members and 2018 Officer Slate
PACE is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors: Pam Lewis, Director of the New Economy Initiative; C. Douglas Smith, Vice President of the Montpelier Foundation; and Paul Waters, Senior Associate at the Democracy Fund. They commenced 3-year terms on … Read more about PACE Welcomes 3 New Board Members and 2018 Officer Slate
2018 Affinity Equity Summit and Solidarity Defense & Action Funder Briefing
The Solidarity Defense & Action Funder Briefing, which will take place on February 12 & 13 in Oakland, CA. To learn more about the event and to register, please click here. This joint funder briefing will be a unique opportunity to interact with funders across multiple sectors. Ignite … Read more about 2018 Affinity Equity Summit and Solidarity Defense & Action Funder Briefing