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The Funders Network
Non-profit Organizations
Coral Gables, FL 4,554 followers
Impact at the intersection of Equity, Environment and Economy.
About us
The Funders’ Network (TFN) exists to inspire, strengthen and expand funding and philanthropic leadership that yield environmentally sustainable, socially equitable and economically prosperous regions and communities. Our vision is that the Funders’ Network will be the leading resource in philanthropy for interdisciplinary and transformative thinking and action that gives all people the opportunity to live in more environmentally sustainable, socially equitable and economically prosperous regions and communities. TFN believes that collaboration is where real change takes root. When funders decide to act, lead, and advance an agenda together, entire regions and policies can be transformed. We staff funder working groups by providing support to help advance shared learning, develop best practices, create policy agendas, support policy reforms, and improve outcomes on issues and in places. While each issue- or place-based funder working group has its own priority agenda and work plan, the working groups use similar models and tactics for raising funder awareness, building funder knowledge and capacity, and facilitating impact and action. These tools and approaches include: -Funder outreach and education -Convening and networking -Research and analysis -Supporting regional and place-based practice -Pooled funds and investments -Policy reform In addition to the working groups currently staffed by the Network, we also provide strategic support and services to other place-based and regional funder collaboratives, such as the Great Communities Collaborative in the Bay Area, the Central Corridor Funders Collaborative in the Twin Cities, and an emerging Intermountain West Funder Network.
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http://www.fundersnetwork.org
External link for The Funders Network
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Coral Gables, FL
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- GREEN! Funders' Group, PPREP, Smart Growth California, Partners For Places, PLACES Fellowship, Urban Water Funders, Mobility and Access Collaborative, and Inclusive Economies
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1500 San Remo Avenue
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Coral Gables, FL 33032, US
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✨ "It is increasingly important that we mobilize ourselves, tell our stories and embody the forms of joy we engage in. Cleveland is a city that has set an example for all three." #TFNPLACES Fellow Jarryd Bethea, MPP of Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative reflects on the cohort's Cleveland site visit in our latest Going PLACES blog post. Read more from Jarryd here ⤵ bit.ly/3zKzipQ
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📢 Calling all PLACES Alums! Have you registered for the 2024 PLACES Alum Gathering yet? Check out agenda highlights and featured speakers - like poet, radio host, organizer and activist Mario Smith aka "The Mayor of Hyde Park.! We hope to see you in Chicago Aug. 8-9! #TFNPLACES #philanthropy #fellowships https://bit.ly/3WbeAXL
TFN PLACES Alum Gathering 2024
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Love to see it! California funders came together this week to talk climate, conservation and community resilience in coastal areas. Check out these pics from Tuesday's gathering of the Climate Funders’ Collaborative - part of TFN's Smart Growth California initiative - at San Diego's Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve. During the gathering, funders: 🌊 Met with leaders from the ReWild Mission Bay Coalition to learn about efforts to enhance and restore the bay’s natural wetlands - which would mean cleaner water, greater climate resilience and increased carbon sequestration - and improve public access along the public bayfront. 🌊 Heard from partners working on the conservation of San Diego’s coastal lagoons, and other resilience efforts for our coastal communities. 🙏 Special thanks to: Jelani O. from the Builders Initiative for helping organize this session! Our speakers for sharing their time and insights: ✨ Travis Kemnitz & Andrew-Meyer, San Diego Audubon Society ✨ Amber Pairis, Climate Science Alliance ✨ Serge Dedina, Ph.D., WILDCOAST ✨ Ana Gloria (Martha) Rodriguez, Tipey Joa Native Warriors ✨ Phillip Musegaas, San Diego Coastkeeper And members of our amazing Climate Funders' Collaborative Steering Committee who joined us for this event: ✨ Christiana DeBenedict (Co-Chair), San Diego Foundation ✨ Marisa Aurora Quiroz, International Community Foundation ✨ Andrea Sanchez Davidson, Resources Legacy Fund ✨ Kara Ballester, BQuest Foundation The Climate Funders' Collaborative supports funder learning and collaboration to promote healthy, equitable, and sustainable communities in the Baja, Imperial and San Diego Region. Follow the link below to learn more - or reach out to Smart Growth California director Ron Milam! bit.ly/3SAiokn
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Rural areas – particularly low-income and/or BIPOC communities – are at a disadvantage in accessing federal funds. Join us Thursday, July 25 2-3:30pm ET for the webinar “The Latest: Leveraging Federal Funds & Building Community Capacity in Rural.” This funder-only learning call is presented in partnership with Neighborhood Funders Group and Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN). More info and registration info ⬇
Please join NFG’s Integrated Rural Strategies Group and its partners Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN) and The Funders Network for an upcoming webinar on Thursday, July 25 2-3:30pm ET. “The Latest: Leveraging Federal Funds & Building Community Capacity in Rural” is the second in a series of quarterly calls focused on accessing and leveraging federal funds to build capacity and advance justice for frontline communities. As funding opportunities roll out at a dizzying pace, many communities are already implementing projects with awarded funds. Despite how rural communities reflect some of the most important and opportune communities for investment, these communities – particularly low-income and/or BIPOC rural populations – are at a disadvantage in accessing federal funds. Due to decades of divestment and extraction from these communities, many are not “shovel ready,” oftentimes operating with extremely limited capacity and infrastructure to be able to successfully track, pursue, receive, and manage these resources. As funding opportunities continue to open up – and with the potential for November’s election to dramatically shift the availability of these funding streams – philanthropy must act. Click the link below to register and learn more about the event speakers! Please note: registration is open to funders only. https://lnkd.in/gKk-Rys2
The Latest: Leveraging Federal Funds & Building Community Capacity in Rural - Neighborhood Funders Group
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When is litigation an effective strategy? Join TFN’s Mobility and Access Collaborative to hear from funders and advocates who have launched legal challenges to push for more sustainable and equitable transportation systems. These cases focus on transportation - but the lessons and strategies are relevant regardless of your grantmaking focus. Join us for a funder-only learning call on July 29 at 2 p.m. ET. We'll hear from: ✨ Elizabeth Graves Love/The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation ✨ Gabe Cazares/LINK Houston ✨ Zak Accuardi of Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) ✨ Arturo Garcia-Costas/The New York Community Trust ✨ Nick Sifuentes/Summit Foundation ✨ Betsy Plum/Riders Alliance ✨ Renae Reynolds/Tri-State Transportation Campaign Register today! https://bit.ly/3S2C6EQ
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➡ Happening Friday at 3:30 p.m. ET! Livestream a funder panel on the future of climate philanthropy featuring TFN members Rip Rapson/The Kresge Foundation, Neeraj Mehta/McKnight Foundation and Arturo Garcia-Costas/The New York Community Trust. Their plenary is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Transportation and Climate Symposium in D.C. (Scan the QR below to access the agenda & livestreams.) Are you at the symposium? Be sure to say hi to Martha Roskowski, program lead for TFN's Mobility and Access Collaborative!
mobility strategist | policy and program advisor | strategic planning | campaign manager
The U.S. Department of Transportation Transportation and Climate Symposium starts today. I'm excited to attend. A funder panel featuring Rip Rapson, President of The Kresge Foundation, Neeraj Mehta, VP of McKnight Foundation and Arturo Garcia-Costas of The New York Community Trust will be livestreamed at 3:30 ET on Friday. Join with the QR code below to hear them talk about the future of climate philanthropy. In my role as USDOT Philanthropic Outreach Consultant, I also helped organize a workshop panel with Stephanie Lotshaw of TransitCenter, Nick Sifuentes of The Summit Foundation Foundation and Dan Favre of Greater New Orleans Foundation on supporting grassroots advocates. Nearly 500 climate leaders are attending. Please say hi if you're here in person. The Funders Network Michael Kavate
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✨ Check out the latest Going PLACES blog post from 2024 PLACES fellow Qiana Williams, MA., MSc. of Central New York Community Foundation! Qiana shares her reflections from a #TFNPLACES site visit to Cleveland where she encountered community-based organizations that provide high-quality, culturally-informed health and healing services for Black and brown women. Read the blog ⤵ https://bit.ly/4czRvVo
Going PLACES: We All We Got — Powering Up the Margins for Self-Determination
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Check out TFN's Ron Milam's latest blog on Smart Growth California's recent efforts to ensure equitable distribution of public infrastructure funding to frontline communities across Los Angeles County. Read the blog ⤵ https://bit.ly/4cg9i41
Mapping and Expanding the Capacity Building/Technical Assistance Ecosystem in Los Angeles County - Smart Growth California
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New Member Spotlight 💫 Let's give a big welcome to the newest member of the TFN Family, the Southwest Initiative Foundation! Dedicated to advancing southwest Minnesota through leadership, relationship building, program development and philanthropy, the Southwest Initiative Foundation aims to be a catalyst, facilitating opportunities for economic and social growth by developing and challenging leaders to build on the region's assets. Drop a comment below to extend a warm welcome to our new members 💙
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