Building Relationships & Trust
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Building Relationships & Trust
Communities of Practice (CoPs) are member-only, practice-based peer circles that meet regularly. Designed as high-connection spaces where members share insights, exchange strategies, and grow their networks, participation in any CoP is free as a membership benefit.
Our Communities of Practice
Cappalachia
A dedicated space for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among our members who work in or support financial, CDFIs, CDEs, and impact investment organizations in Central Appalachia.
CEO Circle
To provide a trusted, generative space for philanthropic CEOs to reflect, learn, and lead together — strengthening both individual leadership and collective strategy for a more equitable and resilient Appalachia.
Funders of Civic Infrastructure
Civic infrastructure is the relationships, leadership, and shared spaces that help communities function, adapt, and thrive. This Community of Practice brings together funders who are supporting this work, exploring it, or looking to deepen their impact through stronger, more connected community ecosystems.
Funders of Arts & Culture
Connecting funders who see creative practice as essential to social, economic, and environmental well-being.
Comms Professionals
Developed for communications professionals, this community fosters shared learning, strategy alignment, and storytelling practices that elevate regional voices and build public trust in philanthropy's role.
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