As decided by our Gathering Committee**, stay tuned for more updates to come regarding specifics. Bookmark the link below and check back frequently to be looped into what's next! |
**Are you interested in joining the committee that makes the Gathering possible? In addition to location discernment, the Gathering Committee also helps to decide content and programming, and is a great way to get involved with AFN. If you'd like to join, email Jess Mullins Fullen. |
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Last month, AFN announced it's role as the first multi-state, region-wide chapter of the Press Forward Locals initiative. The first chapter of its kind, Press Forward Central Appalachia will cover a multi-state region across the mountain counties in Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. If you are interested in joining peer learning around media and local news sign up for updates below.
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| AFN Health Group, Central Kitchen, & A Network-Wide Learning Opportunity |
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Through the intention of providing healthy meals for school aged children, Central Food Kitchen project is an undertaking that is both culturally rooted, and community driven. Check out the recording below to also hear more about how Benedum has built deep trusting relationships with a grantee, and how acting as an “integrator” can play a vital role in building out projects that benefit our communities across sectors.
Special thanks to Kim Tieman of Benedum for uplifting this partnership and helping to coordinate this discussion! If you have ideas about learn-in opportunities that can be shared across the network, please let us know. |
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Did you know that AFN no longer has a cap on how many groups you can join and participate in? Check out the upcoming group meetings below, send us an email to have your information added to the group contact list to get involved!
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| July 30 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM What we're working on? -
Planning a webinar series in partnership with Philanthropy Together.
- Development of regional funders tour.
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Considerations of best practices for place-based foundations capacity building.
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Other Upcoming Group Meetings: - Energy and Natural Resources - September | TBD (rescheduled due to ARC conference)
Leadership Updates:
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Reminder: We have co-chair vacancies in the Place-Based and Health Groups. If you have an interest in serving in a leaderful capacity to shape work that will radiate from the network, please contact Jess Mullins Fullen.
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Welcoming New AFN member: The Monarch Foundation
Join us in offering a warm welcome to new AFN member, The Monarch Foundation! Named for the monarch butterfly, who can take up to five generations to complete one migration cycle, The Monarch Foundation "believes in steady progress and collective effort to create lasting impact", and that we must move in a direction of preparation for those who come after us.
We look forward to working with Co-Principles Holly and Jeff, as well as Director Caroline! Welcome, ya'll! |
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| Thompson Charitable Has New Executive Director |
Long time AFN member Thompson Charitable has a new Executive Director. Steering Committee member and former Downtown Revitalization Group co-chair Jeff Mansour steps into the role of Executive Director from from Program Director. Congratulations, Jeff! We look forward to your continued partnership and are excited to see you continue to lead Thompson Charitable.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Now Accepting for their Community Investment Training Program |
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Welcoming Mt. Association New President |
In June, AFN member Mountain Association welcomed a new president, Robin Goddard. Robin has served as board chair since 2019.
Join us in welcoming Robin, and read the announcement here. |
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| Webinar Recording: Philanthropy and Civic Engagement |
Last month, AFN partnered with Nonprofit Votes to present a co-designed webinar about how philanthropy can navigate civic engagement during a divisive election year. Topics included stakeholder engagement, relationship building, and the power of trust. Additionally, Nonprofit Votes shared their Philanthropy for Voter Engagement Toolkit. View the recording and additionally shared resources at this link.
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July Membership Spotlight |
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| Rachael Young, Deputy Director of Partnerships
Just Transition Fund
July's Membership Spotlight goes to Rachael Young, the Deputy Director of Partnerships with Just Transition Fund. Rachael also serves as co-chair of the AFN Energy and Natural Resources Group. Click here to read our profile on Rachael, the wonderful work she holds at JTF, and how they are helping the region achieve an equitable transition. |
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GoodLaugh Comedy Tour: Arts and Civic Engagement
In June, AFN joined community partners in Hazard, KY for an evening of entertainment and laughs for The Great American Punchline. During the Appalachian leg of the national GoodLaugh Comedy tour, out of the Center for Media and Social Impact (CMSI), 7 comedians with pluralistic identities from across the country asked the question: Is the answer to America's polarization problem jokes?
We wanted to know, too. In coordination with CMSI and Appalachian Arts Alliance teams, AFN developed an optional survey that attendees completed immediately following the event. Be on the lookout for a write up of the results!
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What's Good In Appalachia? |
Other News That Caught Our Eye |
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