![Joining Funders Together There is no fee for joining and participating in Funders Together; only a commitment to strategies and activities designed to end homelessness described by the Funding Principles for Ending Homelessness. To learn more and to join, please contact: Jason Born, Director of National Outreach, [email_address] or 617.236.2244.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/FundersTogetherOverview-123454375637-phpapp01/85/Funders-Together-Overview-21-320.jpg)
Funders Together Overview
- 2. Homelessness in America 25.8 million in unassisted renter households at < 50% AMI (1/3 of all renters) 13.4 million people live in six million worst case needs households 3.5 million experience homelessness in a year 760,000 homeless on a given night 155,000 chronically homeless individuals
- 3. Funders Together A national network of foundations and corporations supporting strategic and effective grantmaking to end homelessness
- 4. Who We Are An affinity group of like-minded foundations and corporate donors Founded November 2004 by 5 foundations and 2 corporations and implementing partners who made $37 million in supportive housing investments Have 120+ organizational members and $75 million+ committed to ending homelessness
- 5. A National Network 123 organizational members across 26 states
- 6. How We Work National in scope, regional in approach Share best practices in funding, collaboration and advocacy across the country Support the work of our implementing partners, the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the National Alliance to End Homelessness
- 7. What We Believe Homelessness is a solvable problem If we do not make the investments now, the problems of homelessness will cost more in the long-term Housing and prevention are proven and cost-effective solutions Private philanthropy can not do it alone
- 8. Operating Goals Build a national network of funders who support proven, evidence-based programs Support the study, research and collaboration needed to refine and improve practices and polices Advocate for the increase of local, state and national resources
- 9. Long Term Goals Create the systems change needed to end homelessness for 2 million Americans Raise and leverage at least $100 million for housing and services by the end of 2010 Create 90,000 more units of supportive housing by 2014 (60,000 of the overall goal of 150,000 have already been developed)
- 10. Funding Principles Homelessness in America is unacceptable, and it is solvable. We know that adequate, affordable and accessible housing is the solution. We know that quality housing with supportive services can get our most vulnerable homeless families and individuals out of shelters and off the streets and change their lives. Please read the following principles and strategies for suggestions for how funders can get involved.
- 11. Principle 1 Housing is the key Promote housing-based solutions with access to appropriate services, that are integrated into our communities, as the primary investment for ending homelessness.
- 12. Principle 2 Recruit partners - make deals Initiate and collaborate through strategic partnerships among funders, local policymakers, business leaders, and government, as well as advocacy, housing and service providers.
- 13. Principle 3 Think upstream Support effective prevention programs and strategies, such as discharge planning, employment training, substance abuse and mental health counseling, and family reunification efforts.
- 14. Principle 4 Share the vision Raise awareness of homelessness and help implement existing local ten year plans to end homelessness, while building public will for long-term strategies locally and nationally.
- 15. Principle 5 Build a bank of knowledge Encourage and support research, demonstration projects, and data collection to identify and confirm evidence-based approaches for serving the homeless population.
- 16. Principle 6 Be an agent for change Promote needed systems change, including increased coordination across government departments and agencies and efforts to transition providers from shelter-based to housing first models.
- 17. Principle 7 Follow the money Work actively to leverage national policy and financial support for these efforts.
- 18. Funders Together Creating local and regional networks that: Invest in best practice, evidence-based programs and projects to end homelessness; Fund research and pilot programs; Support initiatives and collaborations that encourage systems efficiencies; Advocate for public resources devoted to housing and services.
- 19. Member Benefits: Access to Colleagues & Best Practices Free monthly e-newsletter and issue alerts Audio Conference series for funders Chance to share data and knowledge about your national and community support Advocacy opportunities to shape policies and support systems change Support for regional partnerships and targeted communities Networking and knowledge-sharing events at key national gatherings (COF, NAEH, CSH, etc.) Interactive map of members, case studies, effective programs (coming summer 2009)
- 20. National Steering Committee William S. Abell Foundation , Tom Nurmi Barr Foundation , Melinda Marble Butler Family Fund , Martha Toll Campion Foundation , Sonya Campion Corporation for Supportive Housing , Deb DeSantis Fannie Mae , Joe Weisbord Paul and Phyllis Fireman Foundation , Deborah Fung Frey Foundation of Minnesota , Jim Frey Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation , David Wertheimer Conrad N. Hilton Foundation , Bill Pitkin Robert Wood Johnson Foundation , Nancy Barrand Melville Charitable Trust , Robert Hohler (chair) National Alliance to End Homelessness , Nan Roman Osteopathic Heritage Foundation , Terri Donlin Huesman Rockefeller Foundation , Darren Walker Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland , Leslie Strnisha
- 21. Joining Funders Together There is no fee for joining and participating in Funders Together; only a commitment to strategies and activities designed to end homelessness described by the Funding Principles for Ending Homelessness. To learn more and to join, please contact: Jason Born, Director of National Outreach, [email_address] or 617.236.2244.
- 22. How You Can Connect Group Name: “Funders Together” Email www.FundersTogether.org jason@melvilletrust.org