Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement

PACE is a philanthropic laboratory for funders seeking to maximize their impact on democracy and civic life in America.

Funder Network

Our membership spans the country and represents foundations of all sizes and types investing in a wide range of issues. We invite funders to join our network and get involved!

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Learning Out Loud

Our resources prepare philanthropists and everyday citizens to be on the cutting edge of efforts and innovations to strengthen democracy and civic life in America.

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Experimentation

We help funders work collaboratively on projects that advance the practice and impact of civic philanthropy. We play a leading role facilitating and sharing findings publicly.

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Our vision

We strive for a future in which Americans are informed and empowered to contribute to the health and vibrancy of the country’s democracy and civic life.

OUR MESSAGE IN 2024: DEMOCRACY IS LARGER THAN POLITICS

We need to invest in a democratic culture that transcends partisan politics. Democracy is experiencing a crisis of legitimacy at a system and cultural level, and we need a broad philanthropic coalition (including across party and political lines) willing to work together to ensure democracy is larger than politics for more people.

LATEST NEWS FROM PACE

New Report: How To Talk Bridgey

“How to Talk Bridgey" culminates five years of PACE research on how 5,000+ American voters perceive various civic terms like "democracy."

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Announcing an Evolution in Leadership at PACE

Kristen Cambell's role with PACE is evolving.

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Featured Projects

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Democracy Futures Project

Civic Language Perceptions Project

I'm truly inspired by your approach, perspective, and example, not just to the funding community but to all of the players that occupy this critical work. In my experience, you are unique-- I can see why the list of PACE collaborators is so robust.

Kristen and team have been authentic thought partners in our endeavor. Their guidance and ideas have made our work stronger.

I am so glad that there is an organization like PACE, helping other organizations recognize themselves.

Given how busy we all are, there is not as much time as we’d like to be intentional and strategic in our thinking. PACE provides that time and space.

I like that PACE provides me access to the broader civic engagement landscape.

Flinn Foundation

The Flinn Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Arizona to benefit future generations. The foundation achieves its mission by funding initiatives in bioscience, education, arts and culture, and civic leadership across Arizona.

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