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May 8, 2017 The racial and ethnic diversity of leadership in the nonprofit and tech sectors does not reflect current demographic trends. In fact, the United States is on track to achieve record diversity as a nation, yet leadership in these sectors has remained stagnant for over 30 years. While there have recently been several

May 5, 2017 As a strong supporter of voter participation, Voqal was excited to see Oregon implement Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) in 2016. This law, which automatically registers Oregon residents to vote (unless they opt out) when they interact with the DMV for things like applying for a driver’s license, is a simple, straightforward way

May 1, 2017 The mobile internet is its own medium. It is well on its way to becoming as different from internet on a computer as the internet is from print or from television. Many internet-connected services — including those of online organizers — that historically functioned as disruptors are finding themselves to be the

April 21, 2017 As a strong proponent of creating a more socially equitable world, we’re also strong supporters of equal access to information here at Voqal. One way to make information more accessible is to address the digital divide. More specifically, making sure everyone has equal access to high-speed, broadband internet. If you’re reading this,

April 11, 2017 After several years of work, Voqal grantees, Common Cause New Mexico and the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) won a huge victory for democracy in New Mexico. Through diligent organizing and education, these two groups helped pass several laws that will increase voter turnout and mitigate the influence of money

April 7, 2017 The Voqal Fund is pleased to announce 10 new grants to organizations working to enhance the community and strengthen social equity. The grants to M-Power Change, Piper Fund, Presente Action Fund, Coworker.org, Proteus Action League, Arab American Institute, Mijente, South Asians American Leading Together, Arizona Wins and Maine Citizens for Clean Elections

April 3, 2017 The Voqal Fund is pleased to announce six new grants to organizations working in the Chicago area to enhance the community and strengthen social equity. The grants to Chicago Filmmakers (Chicago Digital Media Production Fund), BYP100, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, City Bureau, State Innovation Exchange (SiX) and Illinois Humanities

March 30, 2017 The Voqal Fund is pleased to announce new grants to four organizations working in the Denver area to enhance the community and strengthen social equity. The grants to Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, Colorado Immigrant Funders Collaborative, ACLU of Colorado and Great Education Colorado Fund reflect the Voqal Fund’s commitment to supporting

March 28, 2017 The Voqal Education Venture Fund (EVF) is proud to announce a new round of investments in organizations that are working to close opportunity gaps in education. The EVF made two additional investments in current portfolio companies, Education Modified and Pairin. In addition, it added one new company, Schoolrunner, to its portfolio. The

March 16, 2017 The Voqal Fund is pleased to announce a new grant to Oregon Progressive Fund, an organization working in the Portland area to enhance the community and strengthen social equity. The funding from Voqal will be used to renew, upgrade and maintain Oregon Progressive Fund’s active subscription to the voter file through the