AFN Programming

AFN will offer the following programs in the coming year. 

Review this page to learn more!

Communities of Practice

Communities of Practice (CoPs) are ongoing, practice-based peer learning circles that meet quarterly. They’re designed to be low-lift but high-impact, providing space for members to share insights, exchange strategies, and learn together without imposed timelines. Participation in any CoP is always free and included as a benefit of membership

Learning Journeys

Learning Journeys (LJs) are structured, cohort-based learning experiences centered on a specific topic, designed with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Action Teams

Action Teams are collaborative, action oriented formations focused on producing concrete outcomes, like a playbook, new fund, or solutions to regional challenges.

AFN is considering hosting or standing upprogramming on the following subjects in the coming year.

Communities of Practice

  • Housing Funders

  • Democracy Funders

  • Funders of Workforce Enablers

  • Funders of Infrastructure & Civic Support

  • Disaster Response & Preparedness Funders

Learning Journeys

  • Foundation Corpus Investment Strategy series

  • Reproductive Health series

  • Blended Capital for Program Staff

  • Leadership Development & Fellowship Models

  • Opioid Funding Models

  • Place-based Funders of Hyper Rural Communities (>1,000 residents)

  • AI Implications on Philanthropy and Funding in Appalachia

  • Cooperative Development of Shared Ownership Models