Claiming the Future: A Conversation on Futurism and Philanthropy

The Funders Network is committed to sharing the stories and strategies of our members, partners and others in the philanthropic sector working to create more sustainable, prosperous and equitable communities. Today, we're sharing a guest blog post from TFN member Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) highlighting a recent conversation between Trista Harris, President of FutureGood, and Jessica…

3-Part Leadership Coaching Series with Bina M. Patel

This event has been postponed - stay tuned for new dates! Join TFN PLACES coach and alum Bina M. Patel of Saathi Impact for a three-part leadership learning and coaching series based on her recently published book, Say The Quiet Part Out Loud. Through expert coaching, reflections on truth-telling and guided modules, this leadership series will bring participants to the summit of an…

Going PLACES: Love as a Force to Dismantle White Supremacist Systems

BY Maria Aquino, Senior Program Officer on the Priority Communities Initiative at The James Irvine Foundation, and 2023 PLACES Fellow   During the third PLACES site visit, our cohort ventured into the Southwest to Santa Fe, N.M. In the PLACES tradition, our first day provided some foundational context about the city, which was led by City of Santa Fe historian and author of…

2024 Spring Convening: GREEN, Urban Water, Mobility & Access

SOLD OUT! Registration for our 2024 Spring Convening is now closed. About TFN's 2024 Spring Convening: Community, Climate, Connection   We’re excited to gather in Austin on March 27 and 28 for TFN’s Spring Convening of our GREEN, Urban Water Funders and Mobility and Access Collaborative working groups! This jointly organized convening will bring together funders and nonprofit…