The Climate Action Funders Network is focused on opportunities for sharing and potential collaboration on ways to address climate issues through philanthropic grants, investments, advocacy and policy change. The meetings are held quarterly. Co-Chairs: Erika Church (Buck Foundation), Julie Voyles (The Denver Foundation) and Amanda Hill (Gates Family Foundation).
The April 23 Climate Action Funders Network meeting will be held in person (Denver) along with a virtual option. We encourage everyone to attend in person to strengthen relationships and hear from speakers on this critical strategy of policy and advocacy for climate action. There will be coffee and tasty pastries provided!
Statewide Climate Legislation & Strategic Funds for Climate Action Initiatives
Meeting Agenda:
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Meet and Greet. Grab coffee and treats and get to know each other.
9:20 AM Welcome and Introductions (Julie Voyles)
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Naomi Amaha, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, The Denver Foundation -- Update on Statewide Climate & Environment Legislation
9:45 AM to 9:52 AM Jan Brennan, Director of Advocacy and Engagement, Philanthropy Colorado -- State Budget & Advocacy
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Micah Parkin, Executive Director & Cofounder, 350 Colorado -- statewide climate action nonprofit coalition Safe & Healthy Colorado
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM Peer Exchange on Climate Action work for 2025
Please briefly share with your colleagues a highlight of what you are focused on for 2025. Also, any timely or new items to share for the benefit of your peers.
10:55 AM Wrap up, closing
11:00 AM Adjourn
Please REGISTER NOW to receive the meeting details & zoom link.
For more information, please contact info@philanthropycolorado.org