The Funders Network – Impact at the Intersection of Environment, Economy and Equity

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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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Black Voters Matter

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"If we are serious about the celebration of Juneteenth, if we're serious that this is a space around where all people are liberated and all people feel a sense of freedom, then we have to make sure we're protecting voting rights. " - @MsLaToshaBrown, BVM Co-Founder https://t.co/4TURpZOcY7 254 Retweets

The Funders Network

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🎉We're adding to our team! Now hiring for: TFN Communications & Engagement Associate.
Interested? (Or know someone who might be?) Learn more 👉🏾https://t.co/HZ1LhpUw8t https://t.co/vniJu6M4hC 1 Retweets

DisasterPhilanthropy

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A new report from the CDC found that the gap in vaccination rates between the poorest, most disadvantaged counties and healthier, wealthier counties has worsened since March. Learn more: https://t.co/tsJXim3lv6 @pewtrusts #COVID19 #vaccine 4 Retweets

Kresge Foundation

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The #TulsaRaceMassacre is only recently receiving the national recognition it deserves and needs. The destroyed homes & property of Greenwood would be valued at $200 million, @andreperryedu, @AnthonyMBarr & @_cromer043 write in this @BrookingsInst article. https://t.co/MJrq1zJ3xC 3 Retweets

The Funders Network

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Congrats to @unitedphilforum - as well as to 16 of the forum's member organizations - for receiving funding from philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett!
Read the full statement from United Philanthropy Forum/@dbiemesderfer here: https://t.co/WCq5ZAQq7Q 8 Likes 3 Retweets

California Endowment

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No lies detected here 💅
#Pride is more than a month or a moment.
It's a movement and a call to action.
Let's get to work for and with our LGBTQ+ siblings!
🎨 x @intoactionus https://t.co/k99GvItY1k 2 Retweets

The Funders Network

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#PolicySummit2021 starts June 23!
Join #TFN 's @patsmith_tfn (& many others!) for this two-day virtual event focused on #EconomicResilience, #Equity & how they play out in communities of all sizes and compositions. https://t.co/HiP1hWueLm 4 Likes

ReinvestmentFund

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Happening now! Join @Don_HB for @Funders_Network's webinar on how community development capital can promote #healthequity: https://t.co/aqyaSb5a1b The session will focus on how to advance health equity in in ways that create outsize impacts for relatively small price tags. #CDFIs https://t.co/mKxyVwGBkN 1 Retweets

The Funders Network

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Reimagining Coal Country: Pathways To Equitable Development & Federal Climate Legislation
Speakers:
➡️Marcia Dinkins, Black Women Rising & Black Appalachian Coalition
➡️Angie Rosser, @OurWVRivers & @newdeal4us
➡️Kelly Yagatich, @ClimateReality
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The Funders Network

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A movement to is gaining momentum. Join the 6/29 webinar to learn more➡️ Reimagining Coal C....

A movement to #ReimagineAppalachia is gaining momentum. Join the 6/29 webinar to learn more➡️ Reimagining Coal Country: Pathways To Equitable Development & Federal Climate Legislation https://t.co/K9TMfouNLj
w/ @HEFNorg @EGAconnects #CEFG https://t.co/rvMnyF6M0D 10 Likes 4 Retweets

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Bea was instrumental in the creation of #TFN 's @SmartGrowthCA LA Funders Collaborative. Re-sharing this blog post from @SmartGrowthCA director @ronmilam reflecting on her impact and contributions to the network: https://t.co/2g6PLicZDj 3 Likes 2 Retweets

The Funders Network

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Applications for the inaugural class of the Solís Policy Institute fellows- named in honor of Bea Solís’ - are open.
Learn more about the institute, Bea's legacy & how to apply for he SPI-State Class of 2022. ⬇️ https://t.co/28zFBpoy5g 3 Likes 2 Retweets

ReinvestmentFund

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Smaller cities present opportunities to advance #healthequity in ways that create impacts for relatively small price tags. Join Don Hinkle-Brown & @Funders_Network on 6/15 for a webinar on how community development capital can promote health equity: https://t.co/aqyaSb5a1b #CDFI https://t.co/P3C16JymEz 1 Retweets

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Building to Heal: A Framework for Holistic Community Development, a report from #TFN member @EnterpriseNow, explores why a healing-centered approach is essential to community development & defines core principles and strategies for centering healing. https://t.co/I74NwnafGk 4 Likes

Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties

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The @Funders_Network Annual Conference--happening 2022 in San Diego--brings together funders from across North America to explore strategies & stories for creating more equitable, sustainable & resilient places to live. Submit a session proposal to help lead the conversation 👇🏽 https://t.co/KT9ZKxJ8Jt 3 Retweets

What We Believe

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.

What's New

"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."

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