““Community banks play a crucial and unique role in the asset-building movement due to their deep connections and proximity to the communities they serve. However, achieving success in this vital endeavor demands a broad, diverse community of committed colleagues and organizations across sectors and institutions working alongside us.
This collective effort within the AFN network allows us to learn from each other and share best-in-class strategies that facilitate economic mobility at the regional and national levels.”
Lynette Bell | Truist Foundation
AFN members are national, regional, or local in focus. They are leaders, making change in their communities. They invest in a diverse range of asset-building strategies, from early childhood education to college access, micro-business to public health, community development to workforce development. Being a part of AFN means having access to this powerful group. As a member, you can:
- Gather the latest research in the field.
- Connect with experts to inform your grantmaking.
- Find an experienced partner to help you pilot new work.
- Share strategies that work with diverse colleagues.
- Shape the best solution to a challenge.
- Leverage the weight of our national and regional network.
Leading regional chapters, coordinating place-based efforts, and representing the sector across the country where funders came together to learn and collaborate on issues of local importance and priority.
