Join the United Philanthropy Forum and colleagues for a thought-provoking webinar on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at noon MT, where we will explore The Forum’s 10 Principles for Rural Philanthropic Engagement—a framework developed by the national Rural Equity Working Group with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This interactive program offers an opportunity to delve into the principles, examine their real-world applications, and learn from funders actively investing in rural communities across the country. REGISTER HERE
Whether your organization is deeply engaged in rural philanthropy or just beginning to explore its role, this program promises to offer valuable insights, new connections, and a renewed commitment to ensuring rural communities receive the resources they need to thrive.
Featured speakers include:
- Traci Slater-Rigaud, Senior Director of Philanthropic Practice & Partnerships, United Philanthropy Forum
- Kathryn Gaasch, Program Director, MDC
- Brittany Schulman, Senior VP of Programs Native Americans in Philanthropy
The Forum’s WideNet Webinars, are thoughtfully designed programs that bring Forum members and their foundation partners together to explore timely, sector-wide topics in an inclusive and dynamic space. Led by peers from our diverse network, WideNet Webinars foster meaningful dialogue and the exchange of ideas, tools, and strategies that strengthen our collective work.
Registration is open to both philanthropy-infrastructure organizations (PIO) and their funder members.