The New AFN Structure

As some of you remember, we announced at the 2025 Annual Gathering our intention to restructure so as to empower a more nimble, responsive, and democratic network. This decision was made in dialogue with our members, and following multiple conversations over a period of many months. Cycles, changes. However, we know that changes can be challenging, which is why we are further committed to walking this road with you all.

Our Programmatic Structure

As some of you remember, we announced at the 2025 Annual Gathering our intention to restructure so as to empower a more nimble, responsive, and democratic network. This decision was made in dialogue with our members, and following multiple conversations over a period of many months. However, we know that changes can be challenging, which is why we are further committed to walking this road with you all.

For nearly 15 years, our programmatic structure has remained largely the same. But a lot has changed. Not just in the world, but within our membership.

You’ve told us, and we understand and heard, that to make meaningful progress, we must think and act intersectionally. You want space for big ideas and organizing, for deep learning and real collaboration. You want less duplication, more integration, and a structure that supports long-term change. We asked ourselves how we could honor the history of our network, its successes, and offer spaces that fit the needs and wants of all our membership.

Check out the recording of our May 6th Virtual Restructure Roll-Out Webinar below to learn more about this exciting change, and what rich opportunities await. Don’t forget to click on the links above with the supplemental information shared during the call, as well as other opportunities to plug in in the immediate future.