The Funders' Committee for Civic Participation brings together grantmakers committed to enhancing democratic participation in all aspects of civic life.
Today, we celebrate the reintroduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which restores the protections we need to stop racial discrimination in voting and ensures we can all make our voice heard.
#RestoreTheVRA#JLVRAA#JohnLewisVRAA
Join FCCP and @CaseyGrants on Feb. 11th from 1-2:15 PM ET | 10-11:15 AM PT for a virtual conversation exploring how public dollars can be harnessed to build a robust, multiracial democracy! 📢
Learn more & register here: https://t.co/4i9QMkUz4N
FCCP is heartbroken by the devastation caused by the recent LA fires. Our thoughts are with the victims and all those affected. If you're able to help, please consider donating to support recovery efforts: https://t.co/AHZdzu5rS0
📢 Join us TOMORROW, December 3, 2024 from 1-2:30 PM ET for the second webinar in the How We Built This series, in partnership with @NewLeftAccel and The Capacity Shop! Learn more & register here: https://t.co/2t4SLA638P
📢 Election Day is TODAY! We hope everyone can make it out to the polls to make their voices heard, as so much is at stake for our democracy this election! To take part in this Thursday's Post-Election Virtual Funder Debrief, register here: https://t.co/BAi0ZXwElh
Patience is a virtue. Help ensure we don’t overwhelm the postal system or the polls on Election Day: You can check the status of your mail-in-ballot through your state’s website. Every ballot MUST be counted, and that will take time. #CountEveryVote
🗳️ Join us on Thursday, Nov. 7th from 11 AM - 12:30 PM for FCCP's Virtual Post-Elections debrief! Learn more & register here: https://t.co/BAi0ZXwElh
🎙️ Join us for next Tuesday's Future of Care Funder Briefing, with our partners Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund, @RaiseChildCare, & @ecfunders from 2-3:15 PM ET | 11 AM-12:15 PM PT! Learn more & register here: https://t.co/aXkTGh96U8
Less than 30% of 18-year-olds are registered to vote.
Whether you are a parent, student, or educator – you have the ability to help change this statistic. To learn more about high School Voter Registration week, check out https://t.co/5NcF2f0rbm
Register to vote or check your voter registration TODAY at https://t.co/OcHUfuYqsX so you can make your voice heard in this upcoming election. Your vote is your voice! #VoteReady
As we pause to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, let's reaffirm our commitment to rising above the prejudices that have emerged.
True remembrance involves not only honoring the victims but also ensuring that we do not perpetuate divisions and hatred.
🖊 Check out FCCP Senior Census Consultant, Terri Ann Lowenthal’s, latest article, Research & Testing for Census 2030: Major Test in 2026 Takes Shape: https://t.co/PtGqupdlMr
@LGBTfunders is hosting their first virtual Funders United for Democracy and Trans Justice (DTJ) network meeting, co-chaired by FCCP, today August 14th from 1-2:30 PM ET. We will co-strategize to combat anti-trans attacks on all progressive fronts. RSVP: https://t.co/LIRRaCCx1F
Voters of color across the U.S. continue to face intense efforts to stifle their voices and exclude them from participating in our democracy. This is the devastating legacy of Shelby County v. Holder. We must restore the VRA to counter discrimination everywhere. #VRAAnniversary
Today we commemorate the 59th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. In this crucial election year, we must continue fighting against voter suppression wherever and whenever it rears its ugly head . As Senator, I am committed to rebuilding trust in our government and the electoral system.
Thank you @CensusCounts, Census Equity Initiative, @FCCPTweets & Census Collaborative Convening for your insightful conversations & feedback. @uscensusbureau appreciates your efforts to foster response and build trust in our surveys and censuses in communities across the nation.
ICYMI: Join FCCP for our upcoming Funders Briefing on Combating Voter Disinformation on August 8th, 2024 from 2-3:15 PM ET! Learn more & register here: https://t.co/MNN2QswhyQ
Join FCCP for our upcoming Funders Briefing on Combating Voter Disinformation on August 8th, 2024 from 2-3:15 PM ET! Learn more & register here: https://t.co/MNN2QswhyQ
Join us & @NCRP on July 25th for a briefing featuring speakers from nonprofits working on the front lines to strengthen our democracy & advance #immigrantrights in their communities.
Register below ⬇️
https://t.co/eExYKaZXCu