ICYMI – We recently announced a $3 million investment in digital equity! Dive into this article to learn the communities and organizations that are paving the way for a more inclusive digital future: democracyfund.org/idea/democracy…

🗓️ This Thursday 🗓️ grantee National Network for Arab American Communities is hosting “Numbers to Narratives: The Arab American Community.” Dive into the best data for this group and hear how it can interpreted to better engage and serve Arab Americans everywhere: bit.ly/CountMENAinWeb… #AAHM

Tax Day has passed, but the door to new career opportunities is wide open! Democracy Fund is hiring a Senior Staff Accountant:

This is a great opportunity for those interested in using data, design, and code for journalism! Apply by April 25th.

We’re excited to announce that Amalgamated Foundation and Democracy Fund are collaborating on the #HalfMyDAF campaign by creating a new $500,000 democracy funding pool that will match the first $10,000 donated to a pro-democracy organization. democracyfund.org/idea/mobilizin…

⏳There are still 20 days for funders & donors to join 160+ of their peers getting dollars out the door and to organizations providing nonpartisan work on the 2024 election process!

➡️ Read the letter & sign the pledge: AllByApril.org #AllByApril

We’re #hiring a highly-organized and tech-savvy Senior Staff Accountant who will be responsible for general ledger accounting, monthly reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable oversight. democracyfund.applytojob.com/apply/cUI27IJ3…

ICYMI: Julie’s story demonstrates the key role whistleblowers play in supporting improvements to institutions at every level of our democracy.

“Many donors do not realize that supporting democracy in an election year requires donations by the spring.”

Joe Goldman, laleh ispahani & Deepak Bhargava explain why at Inside Philanthropy
insidephilanthropy.com/home/2024/3/6/…

Looking for inspiration this #WomensHistoryMonth ? Check out the two-part series “And She Could Be Next.”

Set in 2018, the series follows a movement of women of color who transform politics from the ground up to make a more representative government.
pbs.org/pov/films/shec…

We’re #hiring an associate director of special projects to support the Elections & Voting program. This role will manage a growing portfolio of special projects, with an emphasis on donor education around election-related priorities.

democracyfund.applytojob.com/apply/ehZdeVzF…

Democracy Fund is proud to have worked with & supported some of the 2024 MMCA Sheroes in Media honorees & their organizations: Tracie Powell of The Pivot Fund, Alicia Bell of Borealis Philanthropy, Katherine X Lewis 雪 怡 (she/her) of The Institute for Independent Journalists, Nicole Dungca of Asian American Journalists Association est. 1981, Yvette Cabrera of NAHJ. mmcadc.org/sheroes2024

🎉 It’s time to celebrate! We’ve confirmed the 150th signer to our All by April open letter!

We can’t wait to see who signs next. AllByApril.org

“Organizers on the frontlines of civic engagement know how to inform and energize voters, but funders must take action now.”

➡️ Tides shares why they signed on to the #AllByApril campaign: tides.org/tides-is-all-i…

Join DF grantee Welcoming Interactive 4/10-4/12 for a conference to highlight successful practices and inspiring stories about immigrant inclusion, programs, policies, civic engagement, government leadership, and more: welcomingamerica.org/initiatives/we… #Interactive2024

What can you do to support the election process? #AllByApril is a movement of nearly 150 signers looking to end the boom-and-bust funding cycle that keeps organizations from building lasting capacity & sustaining key community relationships. allbyapril.org

If you’re a government official, nonprofit leader, or community leader, there’s still time to register for DF grantee Welcoming America's #Interactive2024 conference. You’ll hear from a diverse group of experts sharing insights & strategies for creating inclusive communities.

What's the recurring phrase philanthropy hears from 501(c)(3) grantee organizations after an election year? They were grateful for the support — but “the money came too late.” This year, we've joined forces with 141 signers (and counting!) to change that. insidephilanthropy.com/home/2024/3/6/…

The 🇺🇸 Representation Gap is as real as the #GenderPayGap 💲So DF Grantee RepresentWomen advocates for reforms to make politics more inclusive.

Curious about your local legislature's status? Check out their Gender Parity Index!
infogram.com/2023-gpi-histo… #WomensHistoryMonth

As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re grateful for those who work year-round to address gender disparities and lift up more diverse perspectives in the news industry. #IWD2024