In recent election years, the democracy funding community has given at unprecedented levels, and largely succeeded in averting the worst potential outcomes for the health of American democracy. And yet, as we begin the 2024 election year, it appears that American democracy is once again facing a number of urgent and existential threats. But at the same time, we know that in order for liberal democracy to be sustained over the long term, we need to think beyond election cycles and address the root causes of our democratic degradation.
Available by request directly from our team, DFN’s recently released election-year giving guide paints a broad picture of the major lanes for funders who would like to make strategic investments to get our democracy through this critical election year. Within each lane, it also outlines some key ideas for funders to understand and some of the core organizations or initiatives in need of support.
Join DFN for a conversation among funders about their investment strategies in this critical year and learn how your peers are navigating the landscape. How are funders weighing risks and opportunities? How are they balancing short- and long-term needs? Are funders doubling down on existing strategies and investments, or adding new work to their portfolios? With the recent All By April call for philanthropy to move election-related giving by April, how are funders navigating their timelines for getting money out the door? And finally, with no shortage of election-related giving options, how does one ultimately make choices about where to invest?
On this call, you will hear from leading strategic grantmakers in the democracy space and have an opportunity to discuss your own grantmaking strategies in community with other funders. We hope to see you online!
Note: This program will be 501(c)(3)-friendly.
DFN programs are for funders supporting organizations in the democracy space. If you’re not a funder, please email Hillary Hooke (Hillary@thirdplateau.com) to discuss your participation before registering.