Ethical, Transparent, and Community-centered Civic Engagement
The following projects are fiscally sponsored by the Institute for Ethical Campaigning and operate in alignment with our charitable mission to strengthen ethical, transparent, and community-centered civic engagement. Through fiscal sponsorship, IFEC provides nonprofit infrastructure, oversight, and administrative support that allows mission-aligned initiatives to focus on their substantive work while advancing education, democratic participation, and public trust.
Each sponsored project remains distinct in its voice and programming, while benefiting from the shared support, accountability, and stewardship provided through IFEC’s sponsorship program.
Rise Forward Foundation
The Rise Forward Foundation works to expand civic participation and leadership development within underserved and underrepresented communities, with a particular focus on empowering Asian American and allied communities through education, advocacy, and community engagement initiatives.
Double Tap Education Fund
The Double Tap Education Fund promotes public education and awareness around democratic participation, media literacy, and the responsible use of digital communications in civic life. The project supports educational programming designed to help communities better understand the modern information environment and engage constructively in public discourse.
Civic Leadership Fund
The Civic Leadership Fund supports the development of ethical, community-driven civic leadership by investing in educational initiatives, training opportunities, and programs that encourage broader participation in democratic institutions, particularly among emerging and historically underrepresented leaders.