About the Democracy and Power Fund
Launched in 2008, the Democracy and Power Fund expands on OSI’s efforts to engage and mobilize youth, immigrants, and communities of color. It aims to build the collective power of individuals and organizations to develop and demand solutions that advance open society in the United States.

Call for Proposals: Developing Small Donor or Membership Bases
October 1, 2009
The Open Society Institute and the New World Foundation invite proposals to increase organizational sustainability and community accountability in the United States.

Democracy and Power Fund Announces Second Round of 2009 Grants
July 27, 2009
The fund announced a new round of grants to organizations that engage critical constituencies, nurture new leaders, and generate innovative ideas and solutions that address threats to democracy.

Democracy and Power Fund Announces First Round of 2009 Grants
March 20, 2009
A total of $3.45 million has been awarded to twelve national organizations, including several leaders in the fields of youth leadership development and community organizing.

Organizing in the Obama Era
OSI-New York
May 7, 2009
 AUDIO
Veteran organizers Zack Exley, Ai-jen Poo, and Zephyr Teachout examined the perils and the promise of mass civic participation.

The U.S. Elections—Innovations in Organizing
OSI-New York
November 21, 2008
 AUDIO
This OSI webcast looks at how nonpartisan groups can use innovative organizing and technology strategies to advance their agenda, and analyzes the role that emerging constituencies played in the recent elections.