The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affects how the 2020 election is being conducted and has exacerbated existing racism and xenophobia. What can philanthropy do to support communities during what will be a bumpy election and aftermath? On this call, we will cover the impact of COVID-19 on the election and voting with a racial equity lens. We will also discuss how groups on the ground are preparing and what philanthropy can do to support them now and to build a more reflective democracy going forward.

Speakers

• Jesse Beason, Northwest Health Foundation
• Keecha Harris, Keecha Harris & Associates, member of the Brain Trust for Democracy Frontlines Fund
• Judith Le Blanc, Native Organizer’s Alliance

Eligibility 

Participation in this meeting is open to philanthropic organizations that currently make grants. This includes corporate giving offices, private and public foundations, community foundations, government grantmakers and CDFI institutions with a philanthropic focus. You do not need to be a Philanthropy Northwest member to participate, but do need to represent an organizational philanthropic institution. Please do not join this call if you are a nonprofit organization. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact Nancy Sanabria.