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Meet the Team: Kriselda Bautista
This post was originally shared on February 6, 2026, and can be found on TFN’s website here. At TFN, we believe our strength lies in our people, and we take pride in recognizing the expertise and commitment of our team members. This ongoing series — Meet the Team — highlights the talented… Read More »
Rural Leaders Are Rewriting the North State’s Economic Future
Too often, rural Northern California is treated as monolithic. But across 19 rural counties—from Humboldt’s redwood coast to Butte’s foothills and beyond—the North State is made up of distinct communities, histories, and economies. Leaders from Tribal, Hmong, Black, Latino, agricultural, faith-based, and other communities want philanthropy to see the region… Read More »
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Hot Takes on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Reauthorization with Mae Stevens
August 13, 2026The Funders Network Event
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