Prioritize 2020 Census - An Urgent Opportunity to Protect Communities

There is concern that the upcoming 2020 Census may be under-resourced and over-politicized, which can lead to low response rates and the undercounting of residents of some of the most at-risk communities. All funders and communities stand to lose in this scenario, losing everything from data for planning local needs, services and hiring decisions; federal funding for programs; and representation in Washington, as well as decreasing the economic viability of rural and small-town America. While significant challenges remain to achieving a fair and accurate count in 2020, philanthropic leaders, together with grantees and other partners, are responding. Join this discussion on the opportunities funders still have to address this need, and ensure that these crucial numbers are accurate.