From Greater Clark Foundation and PACE:

A Look at Civic Language Perceptions in Kentucky and Appalachia

PACE’s Civic Language Perceptions Project seeks to understand peoples’ perceptions of the language associated with civic engagement and democracy work. The words Americans use to describe our civic values, ideals, and practices are also the words we use to connect, share, and co-create our communities and national future. What can we know about how aligned we are on our language choices related to our civic lives? Perhaps a more important concern underlies this question: Are we talking past each other about values we think we share?

Join us MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 12 PM for a look at how voters in Kentucky perceive civic language and how that compares with national trends.

This webinar is hosted by PACE: Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement and Greater Clark Foundation. This event is co-sponsored by the Appalachian Funders Network and Grantmakers of Kentucky.

Post-Election Funder Debrief

What do the election results mean for funders in Appalachia? 

Join us November 18th at 1 PM for a funders only conversation hosted by AFN and Just Transition Fund. This lightly facilitated space is meant to give our members a platform to connect and engage in open dialogue following the 2024 election.

CO-HOSTED BY:

Hurricane Helene: How Funders Can Support Recovery

Presented by the Center of Disaster Philanthropy

From our friends at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, join us tomorrow for a co-hosted webinar featuring panelists working actively on the ground.

Panelists include:

• Debra M. Jacobs, President and CEO, The Patterson Foundation

• José García, CEO, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay

• Ryan Eller, ED, Appalachia Funders Network

And by the end of this webinar, donors will:

• Understand the most urgent and ongoing needs in affected communities.

• Learn how chronic and repetitive disasters create additional needs.

• Be aware of ways they can invest funds to support community needs.

In addition to Appalachia Funders Network, this webinar is co-sponsored by The Funders Network, Florida Philanthropic Network, Philanthropy Southeast, Council on Foundations, United Philanthropy Forum, National VOAD, Network and North Carolina Network of Grantmakers. 

This meeting has passed. Check out a brief overview and the recording at by clicking on the button below

Join AFN on June 27th at 1 PM for an insightful webinar featuring Non-Profit Vote. This session, tailored for Appalachian funders, will explore the crucial role of philanthropy in fostering civic engagement during a polarized election year.

Dive into Non-Profit Vote's Philanthropy for Voter Engagement Toolkit and gain practical insights, hearing directly from funders like Educational Foundation of America and Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky who are actively engaged in this vital work. They will share their experiences, discuss unique challenges, and illustrate how their efforts are both influenced by and influencing the toolkit. This webinar offers an invaluable opportunity to learn from experts and enhance your strategies for supporting voter engagement in Appalachia's diverse communities.

Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding and impact in the realm of philanthropic civic engagement!

More about Philanthropy for Voter Engagement from Non-Profit Vote:

Active civic engagement, including voting, contributes to the health and economic vitality of local communities served by nonprofits and foundations, which in turn supports these organizations’ social missions and goals. People who vote are more likely to connect with neighbors, communicate with elected officials, and engage civically in other ways.

However, our nation’s democracy is distorted by gaps in voter participation that in large part reflect gaps in voter contact – who is and is not contacted about voting. By tapping the vast reach of America’s nonprofits and leveraging the role of foundations, we can engage underrepresented communities at scale and begin to foster a more inclusive democracy. As trusted messengers deeply rooted in local communities and invested for the long term, foundations and nonprofits are well positioned to engage the communities they serve in voting and democracy

This toolkit is full of case studies, common strategies, and best practices for foundations committed to sustain and strengthen our nation’s democracy while improving mission effectiveness.

See you in June!