Our Work - The Fetzer Institute

Fetzer believes that viewing the world as inherently Sacred — through a diversity of faith and spiritual beliefs — is necessary for societal transformation. Therefore, we currently invest in large coalitions working to transform systems through a point of view that is rooted in the Sacred.

Promoting accurate portrayals of faith and spirituality in news and entertainment.

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How is faith represented in the media? This coalition explores how spiritual identities are communicated through media channels, fostering a dialogue around accurate and dignified portrayals of religious and spiritual life.

“Media has the power to shape perceptions of faith. This coalition is dedicated to ensuring that faith is represented authentically and with respect.”

Transforming civic engagement through the diversity of spiritual solutions.

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Public Life represents diversity in religious traditions and spiritual paths; culture, race and ethnicity; geography, and public life sub-sectors.

"Spiritual values like compassion, justice, and responsibility can reshape our political landscape and bring a deeper moral grounding to public life."

Blending tradition and technology and spiritual innovation, together.

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Spiritual innovation is an emerging field comprised of religious and spiritual leaders working within religious traditions, at the creative edges of religious institutions, and outside religion.

"From virtual gatherings to meditation apps, the intersection of faith and technology is creating new ways for communities to engage with their spiritual practices."

Using spiritual beliefs to guide environmental stewardship.

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Although amazing work is underway to save the environment, most individuals and organizations in this sector are not working from the perspective of a sacred worldview.

"The Sacred resides in all of creation, and this coalition fosters spiritual practices that protect and nurture the future."

Unraveling the connections between faith and science.

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A sector dedicated to the sacred worldview and science would foster a deeper understanding of how spiritual and scientific perspectives can coexist, enriching both personal beliefs and empirical knowledge.

"Faith and science are not opposites; they are two ways of exploring the same ultimate truths. This coalition fosters dialogue between these perspectives to create holistic solutions."

Exploring common ground and sacred solutions to societal challenges.

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This sector of work would focus on exploring universal principles found within diverse religious philosophies, promoting mutual understanding, ethical innovation, and spiritual solutions to societal challenges.

"The world's great religious traditions all offer wisdom on Shared Sacred Flourishing, and this coalition fosters collaboration among them."

There is no public application process for Fetzer funding and we do not fund individual projects, programs, or organizations outside of our coalition building work. While we love that you or your organization may be working towards shared goals, Fetzer does not accept unsolicited requests for funding.