Agents of Change: Scot Spencer of The Annie E. Casey Foundation on how PLACES shapes leaders of tomorrow.
Don’t take it from us—we want you to hear directly from PLACES alumni about how their experience as a PLACES fellow impacted their work, grew their understanding of equity work in philanthropy, and was an opportunity for personal growth and community learning.
The deadline to apply for a 2018 PLACES Fellowship is Oct. 31, 2017. Apply here!
The Next Generation of Thought Leaders
“As a funder, I…
Water Alliance report a blueprint for more climate-resilient, equitable water systems
I heard about a young mother whose children were almost removed from her home because she couldn’t afford the water bill. I recall listing my home in Texas as a temporary shelter for people who had lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina flooding. And I continue to hear stories from rural America where water infrastructure is nonexistent, contaminated water is the norm, and raw sewage erupts from…
Webinar: A Robust Local Media is Essential to Strong Communities. Learn What Funders Are Doing To Help.
Solutions Journalism: How Investing in Media Can Drive Positive Community Change
In a world where traditional journalism is finding it increasingly hard to compete with the fast-paced—and often “fake news”—blossoming across social media and digital platforms, local news outlets are faced with dwindling audiences and advertisers. Yet a robust media that can produce original, rigorous reporting,…
The Legacy Foundation: Leaning into Advocacy
After participating in the very first Inside Policy call on Housing, Neighborhood Revitalization, and the HUD budget, Caroline Saxton, president of the Legacy Foundation in Lake County, Indiana, was moved to action. With cuts to public housing in the offing and the Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and Choice Neighborhoods programs under threat of wholesale elimination, Saxton wondered…
Embracing Green Infrastructure: Low Impact Designs Offer High Returns
"As a discipline, green infrastructure is still coming into its own as regional planning efforts shift from a traditional, project-centric practice to a holistic approach," writes Holly Powers of The Russell Family Foundation, a member of the Funders' Network.
"Necessity may be the mother of invention, but we need sustained, collaborative leadership to ensure that good ideas for infrastructure…
Five Ways Funders Can Support Policy Action Amid a Turbulent Political Landscape
For those of us who are not in the habit of following the daily give and take of Washington policymaking, this year has been a crash course in skinny budgets and the latitude of presidential executive orders.
Contrary to early hopes that a Trump Administration might channel resources to the struggling places that ushered it into office, recent funding proposals and policy actions seem designed…
Are You the Future of Philanthropy? Apply for a 2018 TFN PLACES Fellowship!
Grow your network. Lead the way. Be the change.
Our PLACES Fellowship is a transformational leadership development experience that gives professionals in philanthropy the tools, knowledge, and best practices needed to embed an equity lens into their work.
PLACES fellows embark on a year-long process focused on creating more equitable neighborhoods and communities — and learning how to turn…
Save the Date! Charting a Climate, Health, and Equity Agenda
Save the Date!
Charting a Climate, Health, and Equity Agenda: Investing in Those Most Impacted to Improve Health and the Environment
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017
Detroit, Mich.
Every community faces serious health, water, air, and infrastructure challenges from climate change and the forces driving it. But climate change also represents a historic opportunity to make a positive, even…
Lead Exposure in Drinking Water is a Serious Health Risk. How Can Funders Help?
"The critical connection between water and health can be found in almost every aspect of our lives. For most, this link is the water from the taps in our homes, where we expect to find clean, safe water to drink, shower, brew coffee, and brush our teeth. The recent tragedy in Flint, Michigan has reminded us that we should not take access to safe drinking water for granted. Children are…
A few words with Kris Archie: PLACES Fellow and the new Executive Director of The Circle
This post is cross-posted from The Circle.
PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF…
I am a mother, sister, and aunty. I share the adventures of life with my partner Jr Olson and my 17-year-old son, Shadowhawk. I am blessed to be surrounded by lots of good people, both biological and chosen family that keep my heart filled with laughter, good meals, and celebration.
I grew up in a small…