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

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.

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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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Patricia Smith

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Looking forward to conversing with @MichaelMcAfee and @TaifaButler on what it takes to build movements that #WinOnEquity and foster #EconomicDemocracy @Funders_Network #InclusiveEconomies 2021 Meeting | Dec. 1 - 3 @Demos_Org @policylink https://t.co/KcZFotsKpt 3 Retweets

Finance New Orleans

FinanceNOLA

Join #FNO CEO, Damon Burns, for a presentation on Accelerating Community Investment at the @Funders_Network #InclusiveEconomies Annual Meeting Dec. 1! Learn more about partnerships, policies & grantmaking strategies that advance racial & economic justice https://t.co/rsjNEhHMza https://t.co/pAFzNzy3lJ 3 Retweets

The Funders Network

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Be sure to check out the chapter focusing on investing in #communities in the San Joaquin Valley. This chapter was written by @SmartGrowthCA co-chair Kaying Hang and the team from the @SHFCalifornia 👏🏾
Read more 👉🏾 https://t.co/lZXnJPqD2Z https://t.co/Qeq4aLmSwL 6 Likes 3 Retweets

The Funders Network

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Check out the agenda highlights below 👇🏾 https://t.co/tQ6JlKbDPx

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Make sure to take a 👀at the online agenda for the full list of speakers and sessions! https://t.co/jP3AJDXrkd

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Funders_Network

Are you a #grantmaker committed to connecting historically marginalized communities to wealth-building opportunities? Don't forget! ⏰Today is the LAST DAY to register for the #InclusiveEconomies meeting Dec. 1-3!
Learn more: https://t.co/jP3AJDXrkd https://t.co/81WlkxXLi0 1 Likes

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It's ! Join on Dec. 9, 2 pm ET for a webinar to explore the unique issues faced by rural commu....

It's #TFN #ClimateMonday! Join @funds4disaster on Dec. 9, 2 pm ET for a webinar to explore the unique issues faced by rural communities and how best to support their #disaster recovery. Register: https://t.co/PCQTofAXNc #CDP4Recovery https://t.co/fUAKIVh8zJ

RJ McGrail

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Excited 2 join @Funders_Network 4 the #InclusiveEconomies meeting THIS Wednesday.
I'll share some new thinking from @landpolicy Accelerating Community Investment (https://t.co/9uAnynBfap) on how 2 maximize impact of #BuildBackBetter #ARPA & other fed resources. 3 Retweets

Arthur Blank Foundation

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A message from our chairman about today's verdict. https://t.co/U0HYOUox7i 14 Retweets

The Funders Network

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💡Are you curious about the the unprecedented federal investments — including the $1 trillion #InfrastructureBill recently signed into law — and how they may help build equitable and inclusive #EconomicGrowth?
Join us to learn more! https://t.co/jP3AJDXrkd 2 Likes 1 Retweets

The Funders Network

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Don't forget! ⏰ Nov. 29 is the LAST DAY to register for the #InclusiveEconomies virtual meeting Dec 1-3! Join us to learn, share and strategize ways to increase your impact as a #funder in this unprecedented moment.
Learn more: https://t.co/jP3AJDXrkd https://t.co/fCj30otiz5 1 Likes

Mission Driven Finance

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We're honored to speak @Funders_Network Annual Meeting 12/1–3! https://t.co/T6pJjC6XVQ
On Wed 12/1, 11:15 a.m. PT, @davidalynn will speak at an #inclusive #entrepreneurship breakout with @HPolicy_Kiyadh @HOPE_Policy, Renée Johnson @PubPrivStrat & Karleen Porcena @LISC_HQ 🙌 3 Retweets

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#gratitude https://t.co/uUAvS6aQwr 1 Likes

Smart Growth CA

SmartGrowthCA

Check out the San Joaquin Valley place-based learning breakout sessions at the @Funders_Network #InclusiveEconomies annual mtg & learn about the collaborative movement for solutions in California’s most industrially farmed region: https://t.co/oR0ZvEfKjT Dec. 2 @11thhourproject 3 Retweets

The Forum

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.@Funders_Network will host a funder-only virtual meeting, Dec. 1-3, offering an opportunity to network and connect with peers and partners in the sector; Learn about the unprecedented federal investments. https://t.co/8tP1b1xb1r 1 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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