Incubating social action projects that bridge divides.
For over three decades, Mediators Foundation has supported and enhanced the work of America’s leading bridge-builders and civic thought leaders.
Our Mission
When you read about the many issues dividing America, you may wonder: who is working to bridge these divides?
We are.
Mediators Foundation does this invisible work quietly and without fanfare. We help a new generation of civic change agents test and launch their initiatives. We also initiate new projects that strengthen the bridge-building field to address some of the deeper issues of our time.
How We Bridge Divides
We support and launch projects doing on-the-ground work.
In politics - Civic Health Project
In news media - Better Conflict Bulletin
In film and video: Transformational Media Fund
In philanthropy - Philanthropy Bridging Divides
In communities - Better Together America
In entertainment - Bridge Entertainment Labs
In schools - AllSides Education Fund
In small groups - Living Room Conversations
In global peacebuilding - Side3
And more!
Our Services
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Project Cultivation
We support projects from their inception by providing services ranging from fiscal sponsorship & financial management to catalytic learning communities & strategic advisory.
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Field Building Initiatives
These joint ventures provide an essential service to the civic ecosystem at large. They are launched, hosted, and sponsored by Mediators Foundation in partnership with other thought leaders.
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Consulting
Our team of experienced consultants offers a variety of services focused on collaborative leadership, bridge-building, civic innovation, and democratic renewal.