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An Evolving RelationshipExecutive Branch Approaches to Civic Engagement and PhilanthropyA new white paper from Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement outlines Executive Branch approaches to civic engagement and Philanthropy.

“An Evolving Relationship” provides a broad overview of Executive Branch approaches to civic engagement, participation, and service over the past two decades. It also describes how philanthropy has worked with the federal government on these issues over the same time frame.
May 17, 2010
Disrupting Philanthropy: Technology and the Future of the Social Sectorby Lucy Bernholz, Edward Skloot, and Barry VarelaThis monograph by Lucy Bernholz, Edward Skloot, and Barry Varela explores the immediate and longer-term implications of networked digital technologies for philanthropy. May 11, 2010
Creating Spaces for ChangeWorking Toward a “Story of Now” in Civic EngagementCreating Spaces for Change: Working Toward a "Story of Now" in Civic Engagement, a new report from the Deliberative Democracy Consortium and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is an attempt to describe the areas of convergence in civic engagement philosophies, and the remaining differences, so that the people who advocate, support, or practice civic engagement might better understand one another and decide how to work together more effectively. April 23, 2010
Annual Report 2009NCoC Year in ReviewNCoC is proud to announce the release of our 2009 Annual Report. Last year brought us many successes, thanks in large part to our many partner organizations that allowed us to expand the scope of our programs. Among the highlights of our report are a recap of our Annual Conference, our expanded Civic Health Index reports, and our plans for 2010.

Thank you to our partner organizations for your invaluable contribution to the success of NCoC. We are excited for what 2010 holds, and look forward to working closely with you and your colleagues to continue building an active and engaged citizenry.
February 1, 2010
An Inequitable Invitation to CitizenshipNon-College-Bound Youth and Civic EngagementThere has been considerable effort to engage college-bound students in public life, but much less attention has been paid to the 50% of youth that are not on the secondary education track. Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) recently released its report which examines the gap in public and civic involvement between college-bound youth and non-college-bound youth. December 8, 2009
Paths to 21st Century Competencies Through Civic Education ClassroomsThere is an expectation that students will have mastered an essential skill set by the completion of their education. In an economy that is globally connected and rapidly changing, the required skills are also evolving beyond the basics of mathematics and literacy. The “Paths to 21st Century Competencies Through Civic Education Classrooms” report from the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools illustrates how those students that experienced civic education were better equipped with these essential 21st century competencies than their counterparts who were not exposed to civic education programs.

Photo courtesy of U.S. Army
December 1, 2009
All Volunteer Force All Volunteer ForceCivic Lives of Our Newest Generation of Veterans“All Volunteer Force: From Military to Civilian Service,” a report written by Civic Enterprises, and underwritten by Target and the Case Foundation, finds that the overwhelming majority of veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan want to serve again on the home front, and those who have opportunities to serve again have better transitions than those who do not .

However, they feel disconnected from the communities to which they return home. This first ever nationally representative survey focused on their transitions home and civic lives highlights that only 13 percent of veterans strongly agree their transitions are going well.
November 11, 2009
Funding and Fostering Local DemocracyWhat Philanthropy Should Know about the Emerging Field of Deliberation and Democratic GovernanceAs the philanthropic community grapples with the question of how to support innovative and effective forms of democratic governance, PACE (Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement) has released a guide that provides a detailed description of how local civic engagement has grown and developed over the past decade.

The guide describes some of the most influential models and processes, as well as the possibilities, and limitations, of various approaches to working with the public.
May 19, 2009
The Quiet Crisis in the Nonprofit SectorA March 2009 report, found that even as Americans struggle through the current recession, the nation’s nonprofit organizations are facing a triple whammy: the evaporation of wealth has decimated charitable donations; the state and local budget crunch is costing nonprofits their foremost paying clients; and the human need for nonprofit help is skyrocketing as nonprofit resources shrink.

Last week’s signing of the Serve America Act was a leap forward in overcoming the “Quiet Crisis,” but there is still work to be done. What suggestions would you offer for recovery in the nonprofit sector and in what ways do you think civic engagement and public participation can step up to meet our society’s most pressing needs in this challenging time?

April 28, 2009
Engaged for Success Apr 1st, 2008
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NCoC Seeks 2010 CHI partnersIn 2009, NCoC worked with partners across the country to produce state Civic Health Index reports in six states. While not all the news has been great, the national and local dialogue is shifting from a focus on the economic and business factors plaguing our country, to a discussion on the state of our social capital and civic stocks.

As NCoC’s Civic Health Index is increasingly a part of the dialogue around which policymakers, communities, and the media talk about civic life, expansion opportunities exist to help local communities assess their civic vitality and compare their data to other communities across the nation. Therefore, NCoC seeks research/academic institutions, nonprofits, and funders to serve as local partners to cooperatively produce and release Civic Health Index reports in all 50 states and 100 communities by 2012.
December 14, 2009
California Civic Health IndexHunkering Down: Volunteering and Civic Engagement in Turbulent Economic Times“Hunkering Down:” Volunteering and Civic Engagement During Turbulent Economic Times

This 2009 state report assesses how California is performing on a wide array of indicators of civic health.
November 24, 2009
Illinois Civic Health Index 2009Illinois 2009 Civic Health IndexA 2009 Civic Health Index for the state of Illinois November 18, 2009
New Hampshire Civic Health Index 2009A 2009 report evaluating the civic health of the state of New Hampshire November 16, 2009
Ohio Civic Health Index Report 2009Civic Engagement in Hard Economic TimesAn in-depth look at the civic health of the state of Ohio in 2009. November 10, 2009
Minnesota Civic Health IndexIntegrating Civic Engagement into Community LifeA 2009 Civic Health Index for the State of Minnesota November 2, 2009
Florida Civic Health Index 2009 Florida Civic Health Index 2009Communities and the State’s Civic DestinyA 2009 report on the civic health of the state of Florida. October 14, 2009
2009 Civic Health IndexCivic Health in Hard Times August 27, 2009
Civic Health Index Finds America in the Midst of Civic ForeclosureThe annual America’s Civic Health Index, based on survey data collected in May 2009, is a look at the state of civic engagement in America that reflects the impact of the economic crisis.

The survey’s results reflect the hard choices Americans have made during the downturn, with 72 percent of respondents saying they have cut back on time engaged in civic participation, which includes time spent volunteering, participating in groups or performing other civic activities in their communities.
August 27, 2009
Ohio: Civic Health Index Ohio Civic Health IndexCivic Health IndexThis 2008 state report assesses how Ohio is performing on a wide array of indicators of civic health. November 1, 2008
Florida: Civic Health Index Florida Civic Health Index 2008Civic Health IndexThis 2008 state report assesses how Florida is performing on a wide array of indicators of civic health. November 1, 2008
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Can't wait to see you! RT @ktgirl1 Just registered for #NCoC on September 17. Outrageous list of industry leaders participating. Are you? About 7 hours ago reply
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Congrats to our friends at CIRCLE on the launch of their new website-- a truly valuable resource for the civic sector: www.civicyouth.org About 15 hours ago reply