KF News and Ideas

Webinar | Reimagining Democracy: How Philanthropy Can Support an Opportunity Society

Submitted by Kettering Staff on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 13:47

This is the second free, online briefing inspired by a collection of new essays on the future of American democracy commissioned by the Kettering Foundation and the Knight Foundation.

Beyond the Facts: Public Journalism and Deliberative Democracy

Submitted by S. J. Min, on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 14:34

In September 2020, we invited S. J. Min, associate professor of communication studies at Pace University, to share his work on the intertwined futures of democracy and journalism. We asked, Beyond informing the citizenry, what can journalism do to facilitate public deliberation and strengthen our civic life? These are Min’s thoughts on that question and reflections on the conversation that followed. 

Democracy and Civic Life: What Is the Long Game for Philanthropy?

Submitted by Kettering Staff on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 09:29

A new series of papers from the Kettering Foundation and the Knight Foundation.

Webinar | Reimagining Democracy: Philanthropy’s Long-Term Role

Submitted by Kettering Staff on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 08:53

Register now to join the Chronicle of Philanthropy for a two-part discussion produced in partnership with the Kettering Foundation and the Knight Foundation to coincide with the publication of a collection of essays reflecting on American democracy. 

WATCH: NASPAA 2020 Panel Focuses on With the People

Submitted by Kettering Staff on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 14:13

In October, a group of faculty members who have participated in KF research exchanges held a virtual roundtable presentation as part of the NASPAA (Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration) annual conference.

Hidden Common Ground: Mathews Publishes New Op-Ed in USA TODAY

Submitted by Kettering Staff, on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 15:47

Kettering Foundation president David Mathews authored an op-ed piece published October 20 on the website of USA TODAY. The article is tied to the conclusion of the Hidden Common Ground initiative, a collaboration by the USA TODAY Network, Public Agenda, National Issues Forums Institute, the America Amplified public radio collaborative, and Kettering. 

Kettering and NIFI: Developing Materials for Deliberation

Submitted by Brad Rourke, on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 11:41

By Brad Rourke

Public Work and Higher Education in These Pandemic Times

Submitted by Paul Pribbenow, on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 11:20

By Paul C. Pribbenow
President, Augsburg University (MN)

Safety, Justice, and Policing: Insights from 2017 Forums That Speak to Today

Submitted by Kettering Staff, on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 14:42

A report from the Kettering Foundation and the National Issues Forums Network.

CGA and Zoom Technologies: Deliberation in the Era of COVID-19    

Submitted by Maura Casey, on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 14:49

By Maura Casey, Senior Associate, Kettering Foundation