9 Results for “Rural Funders Peer Network” in Events

Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Save the Date: Fourth Quarter Rural Funders Peer Network

November 7, 2024
NCFP’s Rural Funders Peer Network, chaired by Erin Borla and Wynn Rosser, provides a space for learning and discussion for philanthropic families and community foundations working in rural areas, including those funding in rural Tribal places. More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming. In the meantime, please save the date on your calendar and we will let you Read More
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Save the Date: Second Quarter Rural Funders Peer Network

May 16, 2024
NCFP’s Rural Funders Peer Network, chaired by Erin Borla and Wynn Rosser, provides a space for learning and discussion for philanthropic families and community foundations working in rural areas, including those funding in rural Tribal places. More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming. In the meantime, please save the date on your calendar and we will let Read More
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Rural Funders Peer Network: Connecting with Peers to Share Successes and Opportunities

February 22, 2024 | Erin Borla, Wynn Rosser
Use this opportunity to share experiences of best practices for working in rural areas, discuss tactics and strategies, and connect with funding and partnering opportunities to leverage your investments and increase impact. This conversation will focus on successes and opportunities. Please come prepared to share! Some questions to consider: What initiatives are you attempting? What are you funding? What is Read More
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Rural Funders Peer Network: Connecting with Peers to Share Successes and Opportunities

August 17, 2023 | Erin Borla, Wynn Rosser
Use this opportunity to share experiences of best practices for working in rural areas, discuss tactics and strategies, and connect with funding and partnering opportunities to leverage your investments and increase impact. This conversation will focus on successes and opportunities. Please come prepared to share! Some questions to consider: What initiatives are you attempting? What are you funding? What is happening Read More
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Rural Funders Peer Network: Workforce Development in Rural Communities

In rural communities, where populations are more dispersed and farther from major job centers, labor markets face different challenges than those in urban areas. Currently labor shortages in healthcare and education are particularly acute in rural areas. But investment in workforce development tailored to rural communities can significantly improve this situation. Join us for a conversation to learn about best Read More
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Rural Funders Peer Network: Rural Capacity Building–The Rural Partners Network

The Rural Partners Network (RPN) is a government program where a number of federal agencies collaborate together with rural communities to find resources and funding to create jobs, build infrastructure, and support long-term economic stability. RPN has created community networks in several states to help federal agencies develop improved service delivery models, program processes, and funding priorities for the benefit Read More
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Rural Funders Peer Network Topical Call & Networking

September 20, 2022 | Erin Borla, Wynn Rosser
Join your peers to network and discuss topics of concern for philanthropic families who are place-based rural funders. As NCFP launches the Rural Funders Peer Network, we are pleased to offer this collaborative space for family funders working in rural areas to create connections and share strategies and stories with others across the country. This event will provide an opportunity Read More
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Rural Funders Peer Network: Rural Community Capacity Building

As funding flows into rural communities, the opportunity for these communities to access, deploy, and effectively manage these funds has risen as a pressing priority. The ability to assess community needs, design inclusive, ‘shovel-ready’ projects, and coordinate, write, and manage grant applications requires time, human capital, and resources that are hard to come by in overstretched rural communities. This discussion Read More
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The Black Belt Community Foundation: Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Rural Funding

November 16, 2023 | Felecia Lucky, Erin Borla, Wynn Rosser
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) utilizes a variety of funding sources and partnerships to pursue its philanthropic mission and to provide services to its rural region and rural constituents. BBCF President Felecia Lucky will discuss how the community foundation aggregates resources from individuals and other grant programs to fund their work. She will also share broader implications for private philanthropy’s engagement with rural Read More