All by April. Every week counts.
Smaller, grassroots nonprofits — especially those led by and serving communities of color — bear the brunt of late funding. They're the first to cut programs, freeze hiring, or turn down opportunities.
Early funding isn't just good practice. It’s a necessity. allbyapril.org
Last year, we conducted a survey of 151 foundations, donors, advisors, and funding intermediaries in the democracy field to find out how philanthropy is responding to a changed world.
Check out the summary of our findings below, and see the full results here: democracyfund.org/idea/what-de...
In the first installment of the Hope in the Dark series for NPQ, @joegoldman.bsky.social proposes four tests to determine the viability of our democracy. If we pass these tests, we earn the opportunity to create a society that is more open, free, and representative of all Americans.
"Realizing the American democracy of our dreams means ensuring all people have what they need to thrive, feel a sense of belonging and community, and can navigate their lives with dignity and agency."
Learn more from Sanjiv Rao about what’s ahead for Democracy Fund and our updated strategy.
There is still time to show up to support #2026Elections
We're moving more resources into the field, deepening partnerships, and calling on philanthropy to do the same, while the window is still open.
The stakes haven't changed… The need for early funding is urgent. Act now: AllByApril.org
Hope in the Dark is a new series by @joegoldman.bsky.social to explore what it means to maintain hope while honestly confronting the realities of the situation facing our democracy.
Read the first piece now and follow along on @npquarterly.bsky.social: nonprofitquarterly.org/hope-in-the-...
All By April. Better late than later. Better now than never. What's your plan to give?
Organizations protecting our elections, expanding voter access, and fighting disinformation can still use your dollars right now to hire, to plan, to build.
The closer we get to April, the more your commitment matters.
It’s not too late, learn more at AllByApril.org
Our updated organizational strategy is designed to counter immediate threats to our democracy while simultaneously building for a people-centered future… One with a reimagined democracy that ensures freedom, dignity, justice, and well-being for all Americans. Learn more: tinyurl.com/385zry2f
All By April We can't freeze now... The All by April Week of Action is your push to move
Chaos is not an accident. It’s an effective tactic used to harm our democracy.
#AllByApril is proof of what philanthropy can do when we address uncertainty head-on, together.
Early giving is one of the clearest ways funders can protect democracy.
In a new @npquarterly.bsky.social op-ed, @joegoldman.bsky.social outlines why internal processes, not external barriers, are often what slow election-year funding, and how funders can fix that now.
Here’s a tough truth: Too many of the nonprofits protecting free, fair, and representative elections in 2026 still don’t have enough funds to prepare for this year’s elections. It’s not enough to be aware of the threats facing our elections—we must act. As part of the #AllByApril campaign, we’re moving elections-related 501c3 money quickly and efficiently to show our frontline partners that we have their backs.
We’re proud to participate in @democracyfund.bsky.social's #AllByApril call to action by distributing 501c3 election-related funding to movements by April 30. allbyapril.org
“Democracy is being tested in real time, and sitting on the sidelines is no longer a neutral choice. Decisions being made now will shape whose rights are protected, whose voices are heard, and the power that the rule of law holds for years to come…" - Texas Civil Rights Project
Join us and your peers in committing to moving on your 2026 election giving this week. AllByApril.org
#AllByApril #2026Elections
All By April - Week of Action 2026 Early funding and planning protect elections.
As you read this... Threats to free and fair elections are growing. The organizations tasked with protecting our elections need urgent support.
The Gap Many organizations are at risk of receiving funds too late. Too late to plan, hire, ad reach their communities at the speed election years demand.
The Ask Get your grants ready to move before time runs out: - Review your 2026 plans now - Find what you can commit/confirm before April - Signal clearly to grantees that early support is coming
We’re hearing it directly from grantees: funding hasn’t arrived early enough to support 2026 election planning.
Today, we’re kicking off an #AllByApril Week of Action to encourage fellow funders to move money to organizations sooner to protect the #2026Elections.
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For 2026, our president @joegoldman.bsky.social is hopeful that the pro-democracy coalition has “found our footing after a year of alarming democratic backsliding... we are more prepared and fortified as a field, and there is joy and momentum in that.”
democracyfund.org/idea/welcomi...
Being present means showing up meaningfully. Many times, a visit to a grantee might take the form of a meeting or an observation. To build relationships as a funder, it helps to ask partners about their needs and how your visit can help bring resources to the community. Ask yourself: How do I want to engage with my partners? What resources can I bring to the table when visiting a grantee? Should I bring a peer funder along who might be interested in supporting the organization? Should I help bring together other partners who can benefit from a mutual partnership with this organization?
Four questions Democracy Fund’s Janet Hernández asks herself before visiting a grantee.
Read her full article on the importance of trust for successful partnerships between philanthropic and nonprofit organizations: nonprofitquarterly.org/what-does-it...
All by April is about more than just moving money — it’s an opportunity for philanthropy to show grantee partners that we have their backs.
www.allbyapril.org
🗞️ Happy #GivingNewsDay!
Every day, the 500+ nonprofit newsrooms in the INN Network provide fiercely independent journalism that informs, empowers and protects their communities.
Everyone deserves access to news they trust. Find YOUR newsroom to support today: findyournews.org
⏰ The 2026 elections will be here faster than you think.
💰 Early money empowers nonprofit organizations to plan confidently, hire and train staff, and strengthen safety and operational infrastructure.
Learn more about All by April: www.allbyapril.org
Faded paper background with two lists. The left list headline reads, Funding later, with the listed items: last-minute hiring, rushed planning, limited capacity, staff burnout. Each item has an x next to it. The right list headline reads, Funding earlier, with the listed items: thoughtful recruitment, strategic planning, full capacity, and sustainable programs. Each item has a check mark next to it. AllByApril.org written across the bottom with the disclaimer “All by April” is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 effort.
It’s not enough to be aware of the threats facing our elections—philanthropy must act.
April is the latest point when nonprofits can still fully plan and prepare for the election cycle.
Let’s get dollars out the door, #AllByApril. Visit AllByApril.org to learn more.
Faded paper background with text reading: Nonprofits work to support elections long before November. So should the funds that support them. Underneath is a meandering dotted path with points along reading: hire and train staff, recruit and train poll workers, nonpartisan voter registration drives, support voter education, and early voting. The path ends at a calendar with the date November 2026 on it. AllByApril.org written across the bottom with the disclaimer “All by April” is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 effort.
Early money meets the moment. When funders move quickly, nonprofits can plan confidently.
This means more organizations supporting the election process can hire staff, lock in partnerships, and build trust long before November. Let’s get dollars out the door. #AllByApril AllByApril.org
“The fight for democracy is not separate from the individual causes we fund — it is the heartbeat of them all. And it is ours to protect.” For more insights from DF President @joegoldman.bsky.social and other leaders read:
🔒 www.philanthropy.com/opinion/defe... via @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social
Faded paper background with the headline: How to move money faster. Underneath are 4 steps in bubbles: review renewal grants ASAP, Make grant applications shorter, speed up board approval, and notify grantees by April (or earlier). On the side is a small message reading Small process changes equal major impact. A disclaimer at the bottom reads “All by April” is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 effort.
All by April is about more than just moving money — it’s an opportunity for philanthropy to show grantee partners that we have their backs.
Ask yourself: How can I make it as easy as possible for elections and voting nonprofits to get the 501(c)(3) resources they need? #AllByApril AllByApril.org
Solidaire members are proud to support @DemocracyFund.bsky.social #AllByApril campaign to ask philanthropy to move all 501(c)(3) funds to support community governing power out the door by April 30, 2026.
Democracy can’t wait, and neither can those defending it.
Learn more at www.allbyapril.org
If you're a fundor, donor, or advisor, check out AllByApril.org to learn how you can support free, fair, and representative elections!
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📢 We’re excited to announce that All by April 2026 starts TODAY!
When we first launched #AllByApril in 2024, hundreds of funders accelerated their timelines and moved $155M to support nonpartisan election-related work.
🏁 Let’s get moving and see what we can do in 2026!
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💫 40 pro-democracy jobs are available right now on our partner job board 💫
Check it out for yourself or share with a friend!
network-jobs.democracyfund.org/companies
Graphic with text saying: "Thank you to everyone working to build a stronger democracy - on Election Day and every day" against a backdrop of "I Voted" stickers, with the Democracy Fund logo on the bottom.
Today we want to express our gratitude to everyone who has worked to make sure our election is free, fair, representative, and secure. Thousands of people dedicate their time not just on Election Day, but every day, to help their neighbors exercise their right to vote.
Strong local media is a key feature of a strong democracy. The new series “Reimagining Local News,” hosted by author and journalist Charles Blow, shares how communities are proving what’s possible by reimagining how local news can better serve, inform, and connect us all. reimagininglocalnews.com
