When PACE released the data from its Civic Language Perceptions Project in March 2022, not only did we know we couldn’t analyze the 16,000 pages of data, but we shouldn’t. We are a small team, and–very naturally–our team members have their own curiosities and … Read more about Analysis of Civic Language Perceptions
Background: “Social Cohesion Philanthropy”
As PACE and our partners embark on the “Social Cohesion Philanthropy” campaign, we want to share learnings that have shaped our understanding of the problem of toxic polarization, the benefits of social cohesion, and why we believe these issues require philanthropic attention– for the benefit of our … Read more about Background: “Social Cohesion Philanthropy”
Complicating the Narrative on Bridging and Polarization
As a philanthropic laboratory, PACE has focused its learning and experimentation on three learning streams. One of those streams is bridging and polarization, and learning and experimentation in this area feels like some of the highest work we can do right now as a community. As we started … Read more about Complicating the Narrative on Bridging and Polarization
Social Cohesion Philanthropy
A common chorus among funders and the non-profits they fund has emerged over the last few years, giving voice to the impact of polarization in their work. Organizations, campaigns, and issues may be gaining short-term wins, but the long-term social fabric of our communities, country, and democracy … Read more about Social Cohesion Philanthropy
PACE’s Civic Language Perceptions Project seeks to understand peoples’ perceptions of the language associated with civic engagement and democracy work. At best, are we talking past each other? At worst, are we furthering divisions, disillusionment, or disengagement? In 2019, PACE took its first … Read more about
2021 PACE Annual Reflection
Fund Reaches $1M in Grants to Faith-Inspired Initiatives Committed to Democracy and Civic Life
[Washington, D.C. September 14, 2021]— Faith In/And Democracy is a funding and learning initiative led by Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) to explore the ways faith and faith communities support democracy and civic life. Today, PACE announces the expansion of … Read more about Fund Reaches $1M in Grants to Faith-Inspired Initiatives Committed to Democracy and Civic Life
FIAD: The Experiment and its Projects
The Experiment Launched in 2019, Faith In/And Democracy (FIAD) is a funding and learning initiative to explore the ways faith and faith communities support democracy and civic life. PACE leads and administers this initiative because we believe faith can ease divisions that plague our political … Read more about FIAD: The Experiment and its Projects
Faith In/And Democracy: Learnings
Learning is a primary objective of the Faith In/And Democracy initiative, and it is one of PACE’s core principles. As such, we take seriously our role in distilling learnings from this project that can be helpful to funders, individuals, or groups interested in the role faith plays in strengthening … Read more about Faith In/And Democracy: Learnings
Faith + Democracy
We believe faith can ease divisions that plague our political processes and social fabric. In 2019, PACE launched Faith In/And Democracy (FIAD), a funding and learning initiative to explore the ways faith and faith communities support democracy and civic life. With contributions from seven … Read more about Faith + Democracy
PACE’s Working Commitment to Racial Equity
Facebook Twitter Medium Our Working Commitment to Racial Equity Our commitment We recognize that the work of racial equity is both about what we do and how we do it. PACE envisions a reality … Read more about PACE’s Working Commitment to Racial Equity
