Philanthropy in the United States has long been concerned with democracy: how to protect it, understand it and make it work better. Whether or not American democracy is truly “under threat” these days, funders in this space are feeling the urgency of the moment. In a recent piece, we profiled the … Read more about PACE feature in Inside Philanthropy
#PACEPrimer featured in GrantCraft
Check out Kristen's latest piece, highlighting PACE's Civic Engagement Primer, in GrantCraft today: … Read more about #PACEPrimer featured in GrantCraft
Shifting Winds in Washington: What They Mean for Civic Engagement
PACE Executive Director, Kristen Cambell, explores what the recent shifts in Washington mean for civic engagement in her latest blog post for the Center for Effective Philanthropy. … Read more about Shifting Winds in Washington: What They Mean for Civic Engagement
The Civic Engagement Primer
Are We Experiencing a Moment or a Movement for Civic Engagement?
A little over a week ago, thanks to an invitation from our colleagues at the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement and our friends at the Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation hosted a workshop presentation as a pre-session to Foundations on the … Read more about Are We Experiencing a Moment or a Movement for Civic Engagement?
A PACE Update for 2017: A Note from our ED
Friends of PACE, Happy New Year! I wanted to write to share a few updates related to PACE and our work at this critical moment in time for our country's civic and community life, as well for our democracy. Among many things, we have some new board and network members, a new address, an upcoming … Read more about A PACE Update for 2017: A Note from our ED
PACE Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
PACE is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Sarah Koch and Elizabeth Christopherson. Christopherson is president, CEO and director at the Rita Allen Foundation, an organization that invests in transformative ideas in their earliest stages to leverage … Read more about PACE Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
Post-Election Reflection: PACE’s work and opportunity now.
Dear PACE Members and Friends, There is much to understand, unpack, reflect on, and reckon with following the 2016 elections. What do the results mean for us, individually and collectively, and for our democracy? Here are things we know to be true: Democracy always has been, and will … Read more about Post-Election Reflection: PACE’s work and opportunity now.
PACE Names New Board Directors
PACE is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Keesha Gaskins and Kelly Born. Gaskins serves as Program Director for U.S. Democratic Practice at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, which seeks to strengthen the vitality of democracy in America. She … Read more about PACE Names New Board Directors
Sally Prouty to serve as Interim CEO of NCoC
PACE congratulates Sally Prouty on her appointment as Interim CEO of the National Conference on Citizenship, effective December 15, 2015. Sally has served as a Senior Fellow with PACE since 2012, a role she will continue to hold during her tenure with NCoC. She also served as PACE's Interim Director … Read more about Sally Prouty to serve as Interim CEO of NCoC
Sally Prouty Continues with PACE
Sally Prouty, who has served as Interim Director of PACE since October 2014, will continue with the organization as a Senior Fellow through December 2016. In her capacity as Interim Director, Sally worked closely with the PACE board during its executive search process, and represented the … Read more about Sally Prouty Continues with PACE
PACE Selects Kristen Cambell as Executive Director
PACE announces the appointment of Kristen R. Cambell as Executive Director effective July 1, 2015. Kristen established the basis for a career in the philanthropic sector by serving on the social innovation team at the Case Foundation and as an AmeriCorps VISTA member with the Points of Light … Read more about PACE Selects Kristen Cambell as Executive Director