Presented by Center for Disaster Philanthropy | Hurricane Helene: How Funders Can Support Recovery
Oct
3

Presented by Center for Disaster Philanthropy | Hurricane Helene: How Funders Can Support Recovery

Hurricane Helene: How Funders Can Support Recovery

Presented by the Center of Disaster Philanthropy

Following the widespread impacts of Helene, our networks must endeavor to increase resilience and build out resourcing measures.

Photo: Hurricane Helene approaching Florida, Sept. 26, 2024. Credit: NOAA

From our friends at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, join us tomorrow for a co-hosted webinar featuring panelists working actively on the ground.

Panelists include:

And by the end of this webinar, donors will:

  • Understand the most urgent and ongoing needs in affected communities.

  • Learn how chronic and repetitive disasters create additional needs.

  • Be aware of ways they can invest funds to support community needs.

In addition to Appalachia Funders Network, this webinar is co-sponsored by The Funders Network, Florida Philanthropic Network, Philanthropy Southeast, Council on Foundations, United Philanthropy Forum, National VOAD, Network and North Carolina Network of Grantmakers. 

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navigating civic engagement during an election year: the role of philanthropy
Jun
27

navigating civic engagement during an election year: the role of philanthropy

This meeting has passed. Check out a brief overview and the recording at by clicking on the button below

Join AFN on June 27th at 1 PM for an insightful webinar featuring Non-Profit Vote. This session, tailored for Appalachian funders, will explore the crucial role of philanthropy in fostering civic engagement during a polarized election year.

Dive into Non-Profit Vote's Philanthropy for Voter Engagement Toolkit and gain practical insights, hearing directly from funders like Educational Foundation of America and Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky who are actively engaged in this vital work. They will share their experiences, discuss unique challenges, and illustrate how their efforts are both influenced by and influencing the toolkit. This webinar offers an invaluable opportunity to learn from experts and enhance your strategies for supporting voter engagement in Appalachia's diverse communities.

Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding and impact in the realm of philanthropic civic engagement!

More about Philanthropy for Voter Engagement from Non-Profit Vote:

Active civic engagement, including voting, contributes to the health and economic vitality of local communities served by nonprofits and foundations, which in turn supports these organizations’ social missions and goals. People who vote are more likely to connect with neighbors, communicate with elected officials, and engage civically in other ways.

However, our nation’s democracy is distorted by gaps in voter participation that in large part reflect gaps in voter contact – who is and is not contacted about voting. By tapping the vast reach of America’s nonprofits and leveraging the role of foundations, we can engage underrepresented communities at scale and begin to foster a more inclusive democracy. As trusted messengers deeply rooted in local communities and invested for the long term, foundations and nonprofits are well positioned to engage the communities they serve in voting and democracy

This toolkit is full of case studies, common strategies, and best practices for foundations committed to sustain and strengthen our nation’s democracy while improving mission effectiveness.

See you in June!

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AFN Annual Gathering
Apr
11
to Apr 13

AFN Annual Gathering

The Gathering is open to AFN Members Only.

This annual meeting is a space for shared learning and analysis where members build trust and relationships, expand their connections, develop lasting partnerships, and align their investment strategies to accelerate large-scale change across Central Appalachia.

The first day of the Gathering will create spaces for connection with new and old AFN member colleagues. A mix of panel presentations, workshops, Group meetings, open space time to explore emerging interests, and training will be available. The second day of the Gathering will offer a Network-wide deep dive into research study results that assess the contribution of community assets to wellbeing indicators in Central Appalachia. On the morning of the third day, attendees will have the option to go on regional site visits to explore examples of local wrap-around services that provide support for those in re-entry or experiencing homelessness, regional food producers, and entrepreneurial arts and cultural endeavors.

Learn more about the Gathering.

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