1. Why did the EITC FN undertake these projects? This year, the EITC Funders Network worked with our partners on several special projects. This interview will highlight two of them. We supported a new pooled-fund called the Community Outreach & Opportunity Fund (CO-OP Fund) aimed at maximizing the number of individuals and families who got…
Learn more about the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia here Learn more about United Community here 1. As a community foundation, why did you decide to support work related to tax credits? At the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, our community leadership work is led by four pillars aimed at “building a community that…
Brian Myer Former Senior Vice President of Impact Learn more about Dogwood Health Trust here 1. As a health funder, why is Dogwood Health interested in tax credits? How does it advance your mission? Before I talk about our work at Dogwood, it may be helpful to add a bit about my background…
Learn more about CFON here Learn more about CFLeads here 1. Why do community foundations play such an important role in maximizing the opportunities presented to the field due to the expansions of the CTC & EITC? Community foundations have a unique role to play in this work. With more than 750 community foundations…
The Niskanen Center, which launched operations in January 2015, is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) think tank that works to promote an open society through active engagement in the war of ideas and direct engagement in the policymaking process. Samuel Hammond Director of Poverty and Welfare Policy 1. Can you share the key…
RMHF works explicitly to foster an equitable and healthy Richmond region through grant making, research, convenings, and impact investing. Mark Constantine President & CEO 1. As a health funder, why is Richmond Memorial Health interested in tax credits? How does it advance your mission? This work has been…
The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF®) is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children at risk of poor educational, economic, social and health outcomes. Leslie Moore Senior Policy Associate The Annie E. Casey Foundation has been a leader in the field for many years. They are…
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a research and policy institute that informs and shapes federal and state policies to reduce poverty, promote equity, and build opportunity. Robert Greenstein President We are thrilled that Bob Greenstein has agreed to be our Interview with a Funder featured…
A Conversation with Rosemary Veniegas, Senior Program Officer, Health; Rosie Arroyo, Senior Program Officer, Immigration; and Ellah Ronen, Senior Program Officer, LA n Sync of the California Community Foundation. Tell us about the EITC-related work you are currently supporting, and the path that led you to invest in this work? The California Community Foundation made…
United Way Worldwide (UWW) supports, funds, and helps to grow VITA networks across the country. We recently spoke with Laura Scherler, Senior Director of Economic Mobility and Corporate Solutions; Barbara Saverino, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, and Bryndan Stueve, Manager, Community Impact and Economic Mobility about United Way Worldwide’s program and policy strategies in…