Advancing Childcare Solutions in Texas: Key Insights from AFN’s Member Convening at the RAISE TX Summit

January 28, 2025

FROM FRAN ROSEBUSH BAYLOR, CENTRAL TEXAS PROGRAM OFFICER, ASSET FUNDERS NETWORK JANUARY 2025 AFN Short Take is a blog series highlighting insights and perspectives from …

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Author(s): Fran Rosebush Baylor

Innovations in Baby Bonds: Why Pairing Guaranteed Income and Baby Bonds Is More Than the Sum of Its Parts

January 21, 2025

FROM LEAH MAYOR, Ph. D., SENIOR DIRECTOR, ASSET FUNDERS NETWORK JANUARY 2025 AFN Short Take is a blog series highlighting insights and perspectives from recent …

Topic(s): AFN Post

Author(s): Leah Mayor

Philanthropy at the Intersection of Climate Change, Economic Security, and Equity

January 15, 2025

BY JOE ANTOLÍN AND CHRISTI BAKER Our hearts go out to everyone in Los Angeles navigating the devastation of fire, intense smoke, and unimaginable loss. …

Topic(s): AFN's Work

Author(s): Christi Baker

Year End Reflections

December 4, 2024

FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO December 2024 Like you, AFN has been considering the political landscape changes and the likely effects on public policy—which is …

Topic(s): Letter from Joe

Author(s): Joseph A. Antolín

The Long Road Ahead, The Urgency Now: Philanthropy’s Response in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

November 25, 2024

FROM VELVET BRYANT, THE CAROLINAS REGIONAL PROGRAM OFFICER DECEMBER 2024 The greeting “How are you doing?” continues to be weighted for so many of our …

Topic(s): AFN Post

Author(s): Velvet Bryant

Building an Inclusive Economy in an Unpredictable Ecosystem Without Fear or Apology

November 1, 2024

Recent Supreme Court decisions are reshaping the landscape of economic justice, creating both challenges and opportunities for us to navigate together. As systemic frameworks evolve, …

Topic(s): Letter from Joe

Author(s): Joseph A. Antolín

Reflections on 20 Years of Asset Building as San Francisco’s Treasurer

October 24, 2024

FROM JOSÉ CISNEROS, TREASURER FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO October 2024 José Cisneros is the elected Treasurer for the City and County …

Topic(s): Guest Post

Legacy in Action: AFN’s Role in Advancing the Health-Wealth Connection

September 19, 2024

This blog is a part of a year-long series called “Roots to Horizons” commemorating AFN’s 20 years in the nonprofit sector. Mark Constantine is Senior …

Topic(s): Roots to Horizons

Role of Financial Assets and Services in Heirs’ Property

September 5, 2024

FROM KARAMA NEAL, STRATEGIC PROJECT DIRECTOR September 2024 Karama Neal serves as the Strategic Project Director at Asset Funders Network (AFN) focusing on heirs’ property. …

Topic(s): AFN Post

Author(s): Karama Neal

Strengthening Philanthropy through Community Voice: One Funder’s Approach

August 16, 2024

FROM ELAINA MULÉ, CHARLES SCHWAB BANK August 2024 We are witnessing an important shift in the asset building space as funders work to center their …

Topic(s): Guest Post

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Advancing Childcare Solutions in Texas: Key Insights from AFN’s Member Convening at the RAISE TX Summit

Innovations in Baby Bonds: Why Pairing Guaranteed Income and Baby Bonds Is More Than the Sum of Its Parts

Philanthropy at the Intersection of Climate Change, Economic Security, and Equity

Year End Reflections

The Long Road Ahead, The Urgency Now: Philanthropy’s Response in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Building an Inclusive Economy in an Unpredictable Ecosystem Without Fear or Apology

Reflections on 20 Years of Asset Building as San Francisco’s Treasurer

Legacy in Action: AFN’s Role in Advancing the Health-Wealth Connection

Role of Financial Assets and Services in Heirs’ Property

Strengthening Philanthropy through Community Voice: One Funder’s Approach

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