Report Highlights
Engaging over 140 institutional members investing in asset building across the U.S.
47 learning opportunities
advancing the latest insights and strategies from the field

37 national and regional webinars and events convened
10 unique issue based research publications produced
Partnered with more than 175 thought leaders on publications and in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.

Mobilized 87 unique organizations to collaborate on 31 jointly funded initiatives
National Snapshot
2022 Grantmaker Conference
AFN’s biennial conference, Accelerating Ideas Into Action: Rebuilding a More Equitable and Anti-Racist Economy, took place in Oakland, California—home to AFN’s first regional chapter. The conference explored, discussed, and shared funding approaches designed to complement AFN’s groundbreaking research.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 200% increase in grantmaker attendees since 2012
- 3 days of programming, including 25 sessions and networking opportunities
- More than 40 speakers representing nonprofits serving communities of color
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AFN’s conference was an informative and provocative convening that brought the right voices to the right conversations for funders to be hearing and having right now.
RACHEAL MEIERS | Kaiser Permanente