By David B. Smith on Mobilize.org blog September 21, 2011 Today, over 14 million Americans (largely Millennials) are actively seeking jobs with no promise in sight. They are frustrated, run down, and just plain tired. While Congress debates the President’s…
Chronicle of Philanthropy September 21, 2011 by Peter Bolton States in which a big share of people volunteer, vote, and participate in other civic events tended to suffer the least-drastic increases in joblessness during the downturn, according to a new…
Chronicle of Philanthropy September 15, 2010 People who volunteer for charities are also more likely to be involved in other civic activities, according to a new study. For example, more than 20 percent of volunteers contacted a public official in…
Coverage of the 2009 Civic Health Index from The NonProfit Times
Coverage of the 2009 Civic Health Index from the Chronicle of Philanthropy by Caroline Preston
Coverage of the 2009 Civic Health Index by Stephanie Strom of the New York Times
New York Civic Health Index 2010 December 8, 2010
A new report released today by the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship shows that Florida’s civic culture is in failing health, indicates that tough economic times are making the illness worse, and highlights the need for immediate action to treat the malady,
The report found that the state has one of the worst civic cultures in the country, ranking 46th in the nation. It ranked Florida 34th in average voter turnout, 49th in percentage of citizens who volunteer, 48th in percentage of citizens attending a public meeting and 37th in percentage of citizens who worked with others to address a community issue.
NCoC has used civic health data for years to understand civic life in communities across the country, and to take an evidence-based approach to their work.
Community Strategies Director Kristi Tate discusses some recent efforts to respond to the data revolution, and how one might take up the charge on their own.
The annual America’s Civic Health Index, based on survey data collected in May 2009, is a look at the state of civic engagement in America that reflects the impact of the economic crisis.
The survey’s results reflect the hard choices Americans have made during the downturn, with 72 percent of respondents saying they have cut back on time engaged in civic participation, which includes time spent volunteering, participating in groups or performing other civic activities in their communities.
NCoC’s executive summary of the leading findings from the 2010 Civic Health Assessment, based on research conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2008 and 2009. This document supplements an issue brief we are jointly releasing with the Corporation for National and Community Service. The joint brief is titled “Civic Life in America: Key Findings on the Civic Health of the Nation.”
The “Arizona We Want 2.0: The Case for Action” outlines leader and citizen-driven goals, providing a roadmap for the state’s future. Using the citizen voice captured by the 2009 Gallup Arizona Poll, the new report revisits goals for Education, Job Creation, Environment and Water, Young Talent, Civic Engagement and Community Involvement.