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The Funders Network is a robust network of more than 170 national, regional and community foundations across the U.S. and Canada who are committed to supporting efforts to create communities and regions that are sustainable, prosperous and just.
We embrace a foundational and cross-cutting commitment to racial equity in order to address environmental, economic and social injustices — helping our members deepen connections, ignite action and improve outcomes.
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“The Funders Network is a diverse group of funders and partners united by a common goal: to create a more sustainable, prosperous and equitable future for all. We’re committed to helping our members, in partnership with their communities, find intersectional solutions that combat environmental, economic and racial injustices.”
Patricia L. Smith, President & CEO, The Funders Network
"If we truly want to tackle deep and damaging racial, economic and environmental inequities, we need to support sustained and urgent action. We cannot afford to work in silos. TFN is a place where funders can come together to learn, share and align the strategies that will make lasting impacts."
Craig Martinez of The California Endowment, Chairperson of TFN’s Board of Directors and a PLACES Alum
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Congratulations on an incredible conference @Funders_Network. We’re grateful to have been included in the program! https://t.co/VMrSnKWxwX 2 Retweets
A great tour of Gentilly & New Orleans East to hear about community partnership, high impact CDCs & exciting new re development in some of NOLAs neighborhoods & conversation w community members, project developers and educators and faith based partners. #TFN2023 https://t.co/ddfvpdCvjS 1 Retweets
"We’re all looking for ... reciprocal relationships in which we share the power we hold with the people who are most affected by our #grantmaking and usually least consulted."
#TFN2023 @Funders_Network
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#TFN2023 @Funders_Network
@FeedbackLabs @siegelendowment @Voqal
#philanthropy #listening #feedback https://t.co/5byAnY4cNi 3 Retweets
@Funders_Network What a great conference! Thanks @Funders_Network! Fantastic to connect with so many folks and learn from place. & fun to facilitate the closing conversation sharing reflections and action items. Onwards! 2 Retweets
So grateful @Funders_Network @patsmith_tfn for the opportunity to share. Thank you for your work and leadership in the fight for justice and equity. https://t.co/LLOfSXUorz 3 Retweets
Thanks to all the organizers and colleagues we learned from at #TFN2023! We were thrilled to attend. https://t.co/vvdOrITwpS 2 Retweets
Funders must be partners in the fight for a just, inclusive democracy. Let's get the resources that match the vision 💥 https://t.co/BO4Vveykx8 5 Retweets
And thank you to our amazing #TFN2023 sponsors for supporting our conference & broader mission 🙏 https://t.co/2zzkZem9Zt 3 Likes
It's a wrap! Thanks to everyone who brought their passion & wisdom to #TFN2023! https://t.co/pD2e5vZ3vr 5 Likes
📣"The reality is when we step outside this room of protagonists, we live in a world of extremes. It's not enough to tinker at the edges of justice."
@Demos_Org's Taifa Smith Butler closing #TFN2023 w/ a call to funders to stand against white supremacy & fund grassroots orgs https://t.co/BTKpDeBI3E 12 Likes 2 Retweets
@Demos_Org's Taifa Smith Butler closing #TFN2023 w/ a call to funders to stand against white supremacy & fund grassroots orgs https://t.co/BTKpDeBI3E 12 Likes 2 Retweets
🤯 How it started....How it's going
🙏Thank you Brandon Black/@drawnversation, creator of the #TFN2023 Learning Wall, for capturing all of the 'aha moments' at our New Orleans conference. https://t.co/4gr0d2nMea 4 Likes
🙏Thank you Brandon Black/@drawnversation, creator of the #TFN2023 Learning Wall, for capturing all of the 'aha moments' at our New Orleans conference. https://t.co/4gr0d2nMea 4 Likes
🙏Winding down #TFN2023 with a beautiful meditation on Afro Creole music & culture - thank you Denise Frazier, assistant director of the New Orleans Center for the Gulf South at @Tulane University, https://t.co/sp94l70H4N 4 Likes
Closing out #TFN2023 with thanking some amazing board members, hearing about the power of youth, and sharing our takeaways ✨ https://t.co/91B8b6SphA 5 Likes 1 Retweets
Gathering at @ashe_cac for Eat Here! Culinary Showcase! Tonight we are highlighting local cuisine & exploring food systems 👀🎉 #TFN2023 https://t.co/pDGi2V7Kl9 9 Likes 3 Retweets