Crises and disasters are obvious tragedies. They often result in destruction, illness, death, and loss of property, livelihoods, or entire communities. They expose cracks in the foundations of our democracy, economy, and society. And, at the same time, crises and disasters can be the … Read more about Crisis as Catalyst: A Conversation Starter for Reimagining What’s Next
Imagination Sprints
The first half of 2020 delivered no shortage of world-altering events. In the United States, the impact of COVID-19 on our society, economy, and democracy is still being realized and understood. In addition, the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless other black … Read more about Imagination Sprints
Faith In/And Democracy: Resources
Acknowledging the Moment PACE opens its second year of the Faith In/And Democracy initiative on June 9, 2020 by acknowledging the context of the world and the rawness of the moment. We are conscious that current events are shaping-- and will continue to shape-- our democractic and civic landscape … Read more about Faith In/And Democracy: Resources
Faith In/And Democracy
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) administers a funding and learning initiative to invest in and promote engagement at the intersection of faith and democracy. In its second year, Faith In/And Democracy is an effort to explore the ways faith and faith communities can support democracy … Read more about Faith In/And Democracy
Faith In/And Democracy: A Look at the Pilot Year
Faith In/And Democracy was first established as a pilot funding and learning initiative led by Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) to explore the ways faith and faith communities can support democracy and civic life. In 2019, Kristen Cambell, PACE’s Executive Director said: “With this … Read more about Faith In/And Democracy: A Look at the Pilot Year
Faith In/And Democracy: Update on Year 2
An Update on Year 2 Plans Today we were excited to be re-launching our Faith In/And Democracy initiative, a program that encourages people to come together. This initiative articulates its values as humility, curiosity, empathy, respect, dignity, and love. This project remains as important as … Read more about Faith In/And Democracy: Update on Year 2
2019 PACE Annual Reflection
Faith In/And Democracy: A New Funding and Learning Initiative
Civic Language Perceptions Project
Democracy Primer
Funders Summit on Democracy and Civic Life: a Snapshot
Last week, PACE partnered with the Democracy Funders Network in co-hosting the Funders Summit on Democracy and Civic Life in Sausalito, CA. The event brought together a diverse group of funders with a shared interest in democracy and civic life in the U.S. Over the course of a day and a half, … Read more about Funders Summit on Democracy and Civic Life: a Snapshot
Youth Response: Kawika Smith
As part of our exploration into youth civic engagement and community health and safety, PACE invited several young people to speak to their experience of change in their own communities. This story is from Kawika Smith, a response to PACE's recent report: "Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity … Read more about Youth Response: Kawika Smith