Youth Civic Engagement Grantmaking: Strategic Review Rockefeller Brothers Fund; Mosaica: The Center for Nonprofit Development and Pluralism Binder-Aviles, Hilary; Brigette Rouson Published: September 2009 Examines the impact, strengths, and weaknesses of RBF's strategy for building capacity among organizations that help train and empower low-income youth and youth of color working for social change. Recommends strategies for building shared infrastructure. Funder(s): Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Mosaica: The Center for Nonprofit Development and Pluralism Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(23 pages; 223KB; PDF)
The Internet and Civic Engagement Pew Internet & American Life Project Smith, Aaron; Henry Brady; Kay Lehman Schlozman; Sidney Verba Published: September 2009 Based on a survey, analyzes how socioeconomic status and other demographics correlate with online and offline political and civic engagement. Explores suggestions that younger generations' political use of social media may alter such patterns. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(66 pages; 4.92MB; PDF)
Dissecting the 2008 Electorate: Most Diverse in U.S. History Pew Research Center Hugo Lopez, Mark; Paul Taylor Published: April 2009 Analyzes the demographic composition of voters in the 2008 elections and compares trends in voter participation rates and shares among all voters by race/ethnicity, gender, and age. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 421KB; PDF)
The Internet's Role in Campaign 2008 Pew Internet & American Life Project Smith, Aaron Published: April 2009 Analyzes the use of the Internet to seek, receive, or share election news in 2008 by demographics, preferred candidate, and political engagement. Examines trends in news sources, online content, customization, and technologies and social media used. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Science/Technology, Internet; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(92 pages; 5.49KB; PDF)
2008 Survey of the Performance of American Elections: Final Report Pew Center on the States Alvarez, R. Michael; Stephen Ansolabehere; Adam Berinsky; Thad Hall; Gabriel Lenz; Charles Stewart III Published: March 2009 Analyzes results of a survey on the 2008 elections voting experience, voter confidence in the system, reasons for not voting, and support for reform proposals. Examines how age, race/ethnicity, and length of residency affect voters' experiences. Funder(s): AARP, JEHT Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(182 pages; 338KB; PDF)
Guns and Roses: Advocacy in an Emerging Democracy Atlantic Philanthropies Nell, Marian; Janet Shapiro Published: February 2009 Draws on campaigns for gun control and same-sex marriage in South Africa to offer a framework for effective advocacy. Discusses defining issues and goals, research, strategic partnerships, mobilizing, working with the media, lobbying, and other elements. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(48 pages; 1.28MB; PDF)
The Citizen Journalist's Guide to Open Government Knight Citizen News Network Published: January 2009 Provides an online guide on how to request and obtain state and federal government records, which documents can be obtained, and how to access public meetings and courts. Rates state Web sites, discusses issues for bloggers, and lists online resources. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Related Organization(s): J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link( pages; ; HTML)
Voters' Experiences in 2008 and the Future of Engagement Public Agenda Published: January 2009 Presents survey results on voters' experiences with and confidence in the voting process in the 2008 elections, as well as their level of commitment to civic engagement. Compares data by income level, candidate preference, and race/ethnicity. Funder(s): Rockefeller Brothers Fund Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(27 pages; 261KB; PDF) Complete Survey Results
State of the States 2009 Pew Center on the States Gibbons, Gene; Stephen C. Fehr; John Gramlich; Pamela Prah; Christine Vestal; Daniel Vock; Pauline Vu Published: January 2009 Highlights state election results and policy developments in 2008 and projects trends for 2009. Considers how the recession and the new administration's policies may affect states on a range of issues, including energy, education, Medicaid, and the social Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Stateline.org Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 2.41MB; PDF)
No Time to Vote: Challenges Facing America's Overseas Military Voters Pew Center on the States Published: January 2009 Examines whether state absentee ballot procedures ensure military personnel stationed overseas can vote with sufficient time, privacy, and security. Examines reform options, including e-mailing blank ballots and waiving notarization requirements. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(47 pages; 1.21MB; PDF)
California's Proposition 8: What Happened, and What Does the Future Hold? Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Egan, Patrick J.; Kenneth Sherrill Published: January 2009 Analyzes the characteristics of voters most likely to have supported or opposed Proposition 8 in 2008, including party affiliation, religiosity, and age. Reviews exit poll data suggesting strong African-American support for the measure. Funder(s): Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 567KB; PDF)
PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians & Their Government Public Policy Institute of California Published: December 2008 Presents survey results on the 2008 elections, including candidate and ballot measure choices, participation in citizens' initiatives, and sources of information on election issues. Analyzes factors behind the passage or defeat of specific propositions. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.29MB; PDF)
Data for Democracy: Improving Elections Through Metrics and Measurement Pew Center on the States Published: December 2008 Compiles essays on improving election data collection and reporting, management, and usage; how data improve elections; and other issues raised in a May 2008 conference; with policy recommendations. Includes a state-by-state assessment of data reporting. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): JEHT Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 736KB; PDF)
The Hispanic Vote in the 2008 Election Pew Hispanic Center Hugo Lopez, Mark Published: November 2008 Analyzes exit poll data on Hispanic/Latino voters in the 2008 presidential election, including their share in the electorate and the breakdown of votes by race/ethnicity in nine states. Compares trends with previous elections. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 218KB; PDF)
An Agenda for Strengthening Our Nation's Democracy: Conference Report & Policy Recommendations Everyday Democracy; AmericaSpeaks; Demos, A Network for Ideas & Action, Ltd. Published: November 2008 Presents recommendations from a July 2008 conference on civic participation: creation of a White House Office of Civic Engagement, an initiative to hold national discussions on major policy issues, and a legislative agenda for electoral and other reforms. Funder(s): Rockefeller Brothers Fund Related Organization(s): America Speaks, Demos Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 470KB; PDF)
Winning the Media Campaign: How the Press Reported the 2008 Presidential General Election Project for Excellence in Journalism Published: October 2008 Examines the tone, amount, and type of coverage the presidential candidates received from forty-eight news outlets between the conventions and the final debate. Analyzes the factors behind shifts in tone and compares coverage with those of past elections. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Research Center Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(29 pages; 216KB; PDF)
Deceptive Practices 2.0: Legal and Policy Responses Common Cause; Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; Century Foundation Published: October 2008 Reviews recent online misinformation campaigns and "cyberfraud" to suppress voting and skew elections, mainly in minority communities. Examines whether federal and state laws can sufficiently deter and punish perpetrators. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Century Foundation Related Organization(s): Century Foundation, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 720KB; PDF)
Being Online Is Not Enough: State Elections Web Sites Pew Center on the States Published: October 2008 Assesses state elections Web sites on the availability and accessibility of information on voter registration, registration status, and polling places. Lists the ten best and worst sites and suggests ways to make helpful information easy to find and use. Funder(s): JEHT Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.12MB; PDF)
Asian Americans and the 2008 Election National Asian American Survey Junn, Jane; Taeku Lee; S. Karthick Ramakrishnan; Janelle Wong Published: October 2008 Presents results of a survey of Asian Americans' views on the 2008 election and political participation. Examines candidate preferences, issues of concern, and percentages of likely voters, by party affiliation, voting record, ethnic group, and state. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Eagleton Institute of Politics, James Irvine Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation Related Organization(s): Rutgers University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Riverside, University of Southern California Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Minorities, Asians/Pacific Islanders Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(29 pages; 885KB; PDF)
Today's Choices, Tomorrow's Changes Public Policy Institute of California Reed, Deborah Published: September 2008 Provides an overview of the issues in California's November 2008 elections — the status quo of education, infrastructure, environment, budget, and governance, and the need for change in each area. Funder(s): William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Education Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(13 pages; 584KB; PDF)
The State of Asian America: Trajectory of Civic and Political Engagement LEAP Asian Pacific American Public Policy Institute Ong, Paul M., Ed. Published: September 2008 Compiles research on how and to what extent Asian Americans are civically and politically engaged. Examines levels of participation among immigrants and students, issues of racial/ethnic identification, growth of nonprofits, and institutional barriers. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, James Irvine Foundation, Nielsen Media Research, Washington Mutual Foundation Related Organization(s): University of California AAPI Policy Multi-Campus Research Program Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Minorities, Asians/Pacific Islanders Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(325 pages; 3.68MB; PDF)
Expanding the Vote : State Felony Disenfranchisement Reform, 1997-2008 Sentencing Project King, Ryan S. Published: September 2008 Reviews efforts to reform restrictive felony disenfranchisement policies or to clarify rights restoration processes and expand voter eligibility. Outlines nineteen states' reforms and disenfranchisement rates for the population and for African Americans. Funder(s): Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation, Elizabeth B. and Arthur E. Roswell Foundation, Ford Foundation, Herb Block Foundation, Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation, Open Society Institute, Public Welfare Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Sam and Reba Sandler Family Foundation, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 319KB; PDF)
New Experiments in Minority Voter Mobilization II James Irvine Foundation Michelson, Melissa; Lisa García Bedolla; Donald P. Green Published: September 2008 Updates the California Votes Initiative's 2007 findings on outreach strategies to increase voter turnout among low-income and ethnic communities with new insights from the February and June 2008 elections. Details best practices and underlying research. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(18 pages; 221KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(18 pages; 221KB; PDF)
Vanishing Voters: Why Registered Voters Drop Off the Rolls U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund Published: September 2008 Assesses states' implementation and enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act's rules protecting citizens from being dropped wrongly from voting rolls and the number of voters affected. Recommends actions for state and federal governments. Funder(s): Democracy Alliance, JEHT Foundation, Nancy Meyer and Marc Weiss, Rockefeller Brothers Fund Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(16 pages; 893KB; PDF)
The State of California Voters Public Policy Institute of California Baldassare, Mark; Dean Bonner; Jennifer Paluch; Sonja Petek Published: September 2008 Highlights trends in the state's voter registration, turnout, and party affiliation and shifts in how voters view elected officials. Discusses the concerns behind a growing distrust of government — the economy, Iraq, immigration, and health care. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(24 pages; 5.31MB; PDF)
Teens, Video Games, and Civics Pew Internet & American Life Project Kahne, Joseph; Chris Evans; Alexandra Rankin Macgill; Ellen Middaugh; Jessica Vitak Published: September 2008 Analyzes survey findings on trends in teenagers' video gaming, the social context, the role of parents and monitoring, and the link between specific gaming experiences and civic activities. Explores gaming's potential as civic learning opportunities. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(76 pages; 725KB; PDF)
Voting in 2008: Ten Swing States Common Cause; Century Foundation Published: September 2008 Surveys ten battleground states in the 2008 election to assess the progress made since 2006 in improving the voting process, including poll worker training, student voting rights, voter registration and education, and the allocation of voting machines. Funder(s): John Merck Fund Related Organization(s): Century Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(108 pages; 958KB; PDF)
Results From the 2008 Annual Religion and Public Life Survey: More Americans Question Religion's Role in Politics Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life; Pew Research Center Published: August 2008 Presents survey findings on views on religious involvement in politics, parties' relationships to religion, and the importance of religion and social issues in elections. Examines trends by religion, ideology, party affiliation, and education. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Research Center Subject(s): Religion; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(63 pages; 280KB; PDF)
2008 Primary in Review Pew Center on the States Published: July 2008 Analyzes turnout in the primary elections, the use of provisional balloting, and problems encountered, such as ballot shortages and confusion over voter IDs and primary rules. Highlights one county's implementation of a new system of voting centers. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.57MB; PDF)
A Citizen's Guide to Redistricting Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law Levitt, Justin; Bethany Foster Published: July 2008 Provides a detailed overview of states' rules and processes for redrawing federal, state, and local legislative districts. Illustrates possible motives behind redistricting, effects on elections, implications for legislation, and reform recommendations. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, JEHT Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(113 pages; 1.16MB; PDF)
Investing in Change: Why Supporting Advocacy Makes Sense for Foundations Atlantic Philanthropies Deutsch, Ted Published: May 2008 Provides an overview of foundation funding for advocacy, including profiles of campaigns, tips for effective support, questions foundations should consider before committing to funding advocacy, and challenges and risks. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 3.00MB; PDF)
Case Study: Election Observation Dispatches From the Polls Pew Center on the States Published: May 2008 Provides an overview of the diversification among poll observers, from political parties to researchers to journalists and bloggers, and what they may contribute to the voting process. Summarizes state rules on media and public access to polling places. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(20 pages; 474KB; PDF)
Local Democracy in Action: A Civil Society Perspective on Local Governance in South Africa Good Governance Learning Network Published: May 2008 Evaluates South Africa's municipal governments on democracy, responsiveness, and accountability; planning and budgeting; and equitable service delivery and poverty reduction. Discusses priorities and limitations, and offers alternatives and interventions. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): German Agency for Technical Co-operation (GTZ) Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(105 pages; 1.00MB; PDF)
Engaged for Success: Service-Learning as a Tool for High School Dropout Prevention Civic Enterprises Bridgeland, John; Robert Balfanz; John DiIulio; Stuart C. Wulsin Published: April 2008 Outlines service-learning — learning through investigating a community problem, planning a solution, taking action, and reflecting on results — as a strategy to reduce dropouts, prepare students for college, and instill civic responsibility. Funder(s): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Case Foundation Related Organization(s): Peter D. Hart Research Associates Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 1.35MB; PDF)
New Strategies for Latino Voter Mobilization: The Nevada Democratic Caucus as a Case Study Century Foundation Wang, Tova Andrea Published: March 2008 Describes the 2008 Democratic caucus in Nevada with a focus on the large Hispanic/Latino population. Reviews earlier efforts to raise historically low voter participation rates and the role of the media and suggests new models for voter mobilization. Funder(s): Century Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(18 pages; 1.26MB; PDF)
Back to Paper: A Case Study Pew Center on the States Published: February 2008 Documents the developments in California, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, and Ohio, where electronic voting machines were introduced after the 2000 election but are now being replaced by paper ballots. Also discusses trends among other states. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(24 pages; 712KB; PDF)
Frontloading the Primaries: African Americans No Longer Marginalized Century Foundation Wang, Tova Andrea Published: January 2008 Outlines how holding Democratic primaries early might affect the representation of African-American voters in a process long dominated by Iowa and New Hampshire. Considers the potential impact on policy issues as well as ways to maximize participation. Funder(s): Century Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(7 pages; 209KB; PDF)
Bringing Voting Rights to Overseas and Military Voters Century Foundation Wang, Tova Andrea Published: November 2007 Examines the difficulties military and overseas voters face in casting absentee ballots and the challenges of ensuring that their votes are counted. Proposes reforms to address procedural problems as well as to improve turnout among these voters. Funder(s): Century Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Social Science, Military Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(13 pages; 235KB; PDF)
New Experiments in Minority Voter Mobilization: A Report on the California Votes Initiative James Irvine Foundation Michelson, Melissa; Lisa García Bedolla; Donald P. Green Published: September 2007 Evaluates the effectiveness of efforts in California to mobilize voters in communities with significant low-income and minority populations. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(44 pages; 965.22; PDF) FOLIO Link(44 pages; 965.22; PDF)
Citizen Participation in the Unified New Orleans Plan Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Williamson, Abigail Published: March 2007 Explores the extent to which public participation in town meetings following Hurricane Katrina influenced local political leaders' views of the credibility and substance of the Unified New Orleans Plan, which was presented to the City Planning Commission. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Case Foundation, Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Inc., Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Related Organization(s): America Speaks Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Disaster Relief, Hurricane Relief Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 2.5MB; PDF)
Social Capital in Androscoggin County, Maine, 2000-2006: A Report to the Maine Community Foundation Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Williamson, Abigail Published: February 2007 Presents findings on how social capital — including political participation, associational involvement, and giving and volunteering — has changed in Maine's Androscoggin County from 2000 to 2006. Funder(s): Maine Community Foundation Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 270KB; PDF)
Nonprofit Service Organizations and Civic Engagement: Addressing Challenges and Moving Forward Building Movement Project Published: 2007 Explores how different forms of civic engagement can be integrated into the work of the nonprofit sector, especially among organizations that provide services. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Rockefeller Brothers Fund Related Organization(s): Alliance for Children and Families, Minnesota Council on Nonprofits, Nonprofit Voter Engagement Project Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(14 pages; 216.49KB)
Millennials Talk Politics: A Study of College Student Political Engagement Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement Kiesa, Abby; Karlo Barrios Marcelo; Deborah Both; Emily Hoban Kirby; Mark Hugo Lopez; Peter Levine; Alexander Orlowski Published: 2007 Examines the attitudes of the millennial generation toward politics and civic engagement, as compared to the attitudes of previous generations. Funder(s): Kettering Foundation Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 6.4MB; PDF)
Discovering the Activation Point: Smart Strategies to Make People Act Communications Leadership Institute Grimm, Kristen Published: December 2006 Explores strategies for mobilizing concerned people to supportive action by identifying and leveraging their activation points. Recommends developing effective persuasion campaigns to achieve social change. Funder(s): David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Open Society Institute, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Related Organization(s): Spitfire Strategies Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 701KB; PDF)
Liberal Education and Civic Engagement: A Project of the Ford Foundation's Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom Program Ford Foundation Lawry, Steven; Daniel Laurison; Jonathan VanAtwerpen Published: September 2006 Surveys and assesses recent efforts by U.S. colleges and universities to cultivate in their students the intellectual skills and values conducive to lives of civic engagement. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Higher Education; Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(40 pages; 253KB; PDF)
Faith, Community and Civic Action: Reflections on the Organized Religion Initiative James Irvine Foundation Scheie, David; Nan Kari Published: January 2006 Evaluates how well six California faith-based institutions used community organizing to pull immigrant and low-income communities into more active involvement with political and civic leadership and participation activities, between 1996-2005. Funder(s): James Irvine Foundation Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 645KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(52 pages; 645KB; PDF)
Citizens at the Center: A New Approach to Civic Engagement Case Foundation Gibson, Cynthia Published: 2006 Offers specific recommendations for giving citizens the tools they need to identify problems and develop solutions in their communities — and warns against top-down solutions that require people to "plug into" existing programs or campaigns. Funder(s): Case Foundation Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(31 pages; 787KB; PDF)
Voter Engagement Evaluation Project Proteus Fund Published: January 2006 Describes ways to structure nonpartisan voter engagement efforts that start earlier in the election season, remain ongoing throughout election cycles, and are integrated into permanent policy or issue-based work. Includes recommendations for funders. Funder(s): Bauman Family Foundation, Inc., Beldon Fund, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, JEHT Foundation, Open Society Institute, Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock Related Organization(s): Funders' Committee for Civic Participation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(46 pages; 1.28MB; PDF)
Survey of Mexican Migrants, Part Two: Attitudes About Voting in Mexican Elections and Ties to Mexico Pew Hispanic Center Suro, Roberto Published: March 2005 Looks at whether Mexican citizens living in the U.S. would vote in Mexican elections if they could, and which segments of the migrant population are likely to meet eligibility requirements. Explores other ties between the migrants and their home country. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Social Science; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(13 pages; 266KB; PDF)
The American Religious Landscape and the 2004 Presidential Vote: Increased Polarization Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Green, John; James Guth; Lyman Kellstedt; Corwin Smidt Published: February 2005 Presents findings from a post-election survey conducted in November and December 2004. Explores the polarization between different religions, as well as within the major religious traditions. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Religion; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(18 pages; 117KB; PDF)
Monitoring Election Campaign Finance: A Handbook for NGOs Open Society Institute Reed, Quentin Published: November 2004 Provides an overview of political finance and its relationship to corruption; an explanation of how to design an election monitoring project; categories of campaign spending and how to monitor them; and details on how to monitor political contributions. Funder(s): Open Society Institute Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(188 pages; 493KB; PDF)
The Power of the Internet to Engage a Generation Summit Collaborative Osten, Marc; Katrin Verclas Published: October 2004 Summarizes a wide body of literature relating to the use of technology as a tool to engage young people in civic and political processes. Offers several recommendations about how to use technology to promote youth civic engagement. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Omidyar Network Fund, Pew Charitable Trusts, Surdna Foundation, Time Warner Foundation Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Literature Review PubHub Link(25 pages; 134KB; PDF)
The Hall of Mirrors Perceptions and Misperceptions in the Congressional Foreign Policy Process Chicago Council on Foreign Relations Bouton, Marshall; Catherine Hug; Steven Kull; Evan Lewis; Benjamin Page; Meredith Perry; Clay Ramsay; Robert Shapiro; Jennie Taylor; Stephen Weber; Christopher Whitney Published: October 2004 Explores several factors related to an inconsistency in the voting record by the U.S. Congress on foreign policy issues, compared with the position taken by the public, administration officials, and leaders in business, labor, media, and education. Funder(s): Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund Related Organization(s): Program on International Policy Attitudes Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(31 pages; 580KB; PDF)
Politics and the Pulpit 2004: A Guide to the Internal Revenue Restrictions on the Political Activity of Religious Organizations Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Dessingue, Deirdre Published: September 2004 Outlines the rules governing political activity that apply to nonprofit organizations, including churches and other religious groups. Explores the legality of candidate endorsement, voter registration, and other election related issues. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Religion; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 120KB; PDF)
2004 National Survey of Latinos: Politics and Civic Participation Pew Hispanic Center Published: July 2004 Examines the views of registered voters on a range of issues debated in the 2004 political campaign. Looks at the differences in characteristics, attitudes, and civic participation among registered voters, nonvoters, and those who are not U.S. citizens. Funder(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Minorities, Hispanics/Latinos Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(77 pages; 382KB; PDF)
How to Work on Community Projects Involving People of Diverse Backgrounds W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: June 2004 Provides a guide for neighborhood leaders to use in building inter-group relations, using examples of lessons learned from community gardening and parent-teacher association initiatives. Includes local and national resource information directories. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(4 pages; 244KB; PDF)
Cable and Internet Loom Large in Fragmented Political News Universe Pew Internet & American Life Project Kohut, Andrew Published: January 2004 Presents findings from surveys conducted in December 2003 and January 2004. Looks at political campaign news source preferences, how Americans are informed by various news sources, perceptions of partisan bias, and factors that influence voting decisions. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(41 pages; 129KB; PDF)
How to Get More People Involved in Your Neighborhood Project or Effort W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: November 2003 Provides a guide for neighborhood leaders to use in developing effective outreach tools that build relationships and increase group participation in neighborhood improvement activities. Funder(s): W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Community Improvement/Development; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(4 pages; 286KB; PDF)
The Youth Challenge: Participating in Democracy Carnegie Corporation of New York Fields, Alison Published: March 2003 Provides an analysis of why young Americans are not participating in the electoral process. Explores strategies for increasing civic engagement, including education, increased political action, and youth development. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(14 pages; 106KB; PDF)
Untuned Keyboards: Online Campaigners, Citizens, and Portals in the 2002 Elections Pew Internet & American Life Project Cornfield, Michael; John B. Horrigan; Lee Rainie Published: March 2003 Presents findings from a survey conducted in October and November 2002. Looks at the role that the major portals of Web traffic, online campaigners, and Internet users who got political news online played at the highlight of the 2002 mid-term elections. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Science/Technology, Internet Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(34 pages; 792KB; PDF)
Civic Engagement Programs and Youth Development: A Synthesis Child Trends Michelsen, Erik; Elizabeth Hair; Jonathan Zaff Published: May 2002 Focuses on the role that civic engagement plays in helping young people develop a broad array of strengths and capacities, including educational achievement, health and safety, social and emotional well-being, and self sufficiency. Funder(s): Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 373KB; PDF)
Democracy's Moment: Moving From Crisis to Positive Change Carnegie Corporation of New York Farris, Anne Published: 2001 Explores the history of voting in America, the November 2000 national election, and recent proposed reforms of the electoral process, including upgrading technology, establishing uniform standards, improving voter education, and implementing legislation. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Public Affairs, Electoral Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 91KB; PDF)
Better Together Saguaro Seminar on Civic Engagement in America Published: December 2000 Calls for a nationwide campaign to overcome civic apathy and outlines the framework for sustained, broad-based social change to restore America's civic virtue. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Inc., Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Wallace Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Related Organization(s): Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(106 pages; 486KB; PDF)
Community Philanthropy in Central/Eastern Europe Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Published: January 1999 Examines efforts by community philanthropy organizations to accommodate rapid change and provide support for public participation and democratic principles of community building, following the withdrawal of central government in the region. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 325KB; PDF)
