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Collaborative Initiatives
VFN Funder Members believe in the transformational power of collaboration. By working and learning together, philanthropy can more effectively advance opportunities for Virginia communities and the people who live in them. VFN serves as the backbone for learning, co-funding collaboratives, and coordinated action.
Funding Collaboratives
Virginia Mental Health Access Program
Twenty Members throughout Virginia invested in the Virginia Mental Health Access Program (VMAP) to deliver training developed by the REACH Institute. The program helps to address the state’s shortage of pediatric mental health specialists by training primary care providers in mental health care. One hundred twenty-eight providers encompassing all regions of the state have been trained in this intensive course. Now, thousands of Virginia’s pediatric patients have immediate access to providers who are better prepared to address their mental health needs.
Cardinal News Health Reporter
Five VFN Members from across the Commonwealth joined together to resource a health reporter position at Cardinal News, a nonprofit news organization serving Southern and Southwest Virginia. The health reporter has published numerous stories shedding light on health-related issues impacting rural communities throughout the state.
RVA Health Racial/Ethnic Equity Funders
Funded by four Members in the Greater Richmond MSA, health funders, local health departments, and health providers are working over a 12-month period to identify 3 priorities for grantmaking to address inequities in health outcomes in the region with a goal to scale impact through collective efforts.
Across Philanthropy Serving Organizations (PSOs)
VFN collaborates with other PSOs and the United Philanthropy Forum to bring resources and learning opportunities to Members. Examples include:
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An ongoing partnership with Maryland Philanthropy Network, supported by the Bainum Family Foundation, provides co-learning and
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VFN leverages its membership in the United Philanthropy Forum to provide a variety of member resources, including information about
and tools for policy and advocacy. - VFN partners with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE), a Virginia nonprofit resource center, for member learning opportunities.