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Keeping PACE with Kristen

Keeping PACE with Kristen

Written by: Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
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 Kristen Cambell is the ever-curious and inquisitive CEO of PACE (Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement), one of the largest communities of philanthropists (120+ foundations!) seeking to maximize their impact on democracy and civic life in America. In this sometimes-punchy and sometimes-meaty podcast, Kristen wrestles with some of the flashpoint news and enduring questions facing democracy and philanthropy in America today, and she's never afraid to bring a fascinating guest into the mix.All rights reserved Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • How Trust for Civic Life is Funding Civic Entrepreneurs Ft. Charlie Brown

    How Trust for Civic Life is Funding Civic Entrepreneurs Ft. Charlie Brown
    Jan 22 2025

    In this episode, Kristen Cambell interviews Charlie Brown, Executive Director at Trust for Civic Life. They discuss the Trust's new civic entrepreneur grant cycle -- an initiative sure to push the field forward -- and how the Trust is uniquely doing "pre-politics" work. If you're curious about the cutting edge of philanthropic investment in civic life, this episode is for you.
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    30 mins
  • How Parks Can Save Our Democracy Ft. Cary Simmons

    How Parks Can Save Our Democracy Ft. Cary Simmons
    Jan 22 2025

    In this episode, Kristen Cambell interviews Cary Simmons, Director of Community Strategies at Trust for Public Land. They discuss how parks are uniquely positioned to promote a democracy larger than politics and reduce polarization.
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    25 mins
  • RECAP: Is Democracy Larger than Politics in Philanthropy?

    RECAP: Is Democracy Larger than Politics in Philanthropy?
    Jan 22 2025

    PACE's overarching theme in 2024 was 'Democracy is Larger than Politics.' Across 12 salon gatherings and hundreds of funder participants, Amy McIsaac is here to share our biggest learnings and still-lingering questions. If you're looking for a 50,000 foot, meta-analysis of how foundations are navigating the tension between strenghtening democracy and engaging in politics heading into 2025, you'll want to listen to this episode.
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    30 mins
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