Expert Analysis: Mitigating Extremism Through Philanthropy & Shaping the Census 2030
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As midterm elections near, join us for a funder-focused conversation on two timely and critical issues. Together we will explore findings from a national and Michigan-specific public opinion research project supported by The Joyce Foundation in partnership with the Trusted Elections Fund and the Klarman Family Foundation on the public’s view of political violence and ways that Michigan philanthropy can engage to mitigate the threats posed by political extremism. Additionally, the U.S. Census Bureau has formally invited the public to share input and ideas for an improved 2030 Census. This virtual conversation will offer an opportunity to learn more about what the Census Bureau is seeking and share your feedback on successes and opportunities in reaching and motivating hard-to-count populations. In partnership with Michigan Nonprofit Association, CMF will use your insights to offer a comprehensive response to the U.S. Census Bureau based on Michigan’s experience.
CMF’s Civic Engagement Learning Community is focused on bringing insightful discussions to Michigan philanthropy that support a healthy democracy and strengthen civil society in Michigan’s communities.
Jaclyn Butler
Dr. Jaclyn Butler is the state demographer for Michigan. Dr. Butler and her team analyze population data for the State of Michigan. She also advises state and local leaders, nonprofits, and the general public on the sources, uses, and limitations of Census data. Before completing her PhD in Demography and Rural Sociology at Penn State, she completed degrees from the Harvard Graduation School of Education and Georgetown University. Dr. Butler is a first-generation college student who enjoys reading, the outdoors, and lakes in her home state.
Raquel Robinson
With over 25 years of experience in higher education, nonprofit management and philanthropy, Raquel specializes in organizational performance improvement and capacity building. She is the Vice President of Programs at the Ruth Mott Foundation where she leads its grantmaking, community engagement, capacity building, and learning and evaluation initiatives. She is also a member of the inaugural cohort of the Race Equity Culture Fellowship, a joint partnership of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations and Equity in the Center. Raquel has served effectively in roles as executive director, chief operating officer, development director and adjunct faculty within nonprofits and universities in Indiana, New York and Michigan. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a master’s degree from Purdue University, both in communications. Additionally, she is an executive and personal coach (Coach Training Institute) and has earned a master’s in education focused on Human Performance Improvement & Training from Wayne State University.
David Walker
David Walker advises issue campaigns and domestic political campaigns for GQR and 2018 marked his 30th year as a public opinion researcher. He has fought for equality issues with the Human Rights Campaign, advocated gun violence prevention with Gabrielle Giffords (formerly Americans for Responsible Solutions) and other state groups and leads the firm’s work for the Small Business Majority. David began his career as a junior analyst at Cooper & Secrest Associates, a national political polling firm, and quickly worked up to the top staff position in that firm. In 1998, he was named a Rising Political Star by Campaigns and Elections magazine and has been published in a variety of public opinion and trade journals, including Campaigns & Elections magazine, Polling Report and Bill Shipp’s Georgia. He also provided election night coverage for national cable station in 1994. David graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in history.
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