Funders working together to build healthy, equitable, and sustainable communities across California.
Journey to Bakersfield and Back: Equity on the Road
I walked into the Bakersfield meeting not sure what to expect, other than it was the first in a series of town halls crisscrossing the San Joaquin Valley – and that more than a thousand people were anticipated. I’d spent the morning riding the train from Sacramento to Bakersfield, reading… Read More »
Highlights from our 2024 Funder Summit
We’re thrilled that over 70 people joined our Funder Summit in Sacramento, and excited to witness the sparks that ignite when new people meet and longtime colleagues see each other again. We started with a welcome from Dion Cartwright, The Funder Network’s new President and CEO. She shared TFN’s work… Read More »
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Craig Martinez, The California Endowment
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Francesca Vietor, The San Francisco Foundation
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Jacqueline Waggoner, Enterprise Community Partners
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