GCRI is a member of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, the largest network serving philanthropy in America. Forum members include regional grantmaker associations and, new for 2017, national philanthropy-serving organizations, including issue- and practice-based affinity groups. With deep regional roots and a broad nationwide reach, the Forum Network represents more than 7,000 philanthropic organizations, facilitating effective philanthropy to strengthen communities and improve lives throughout the United States.
In addition to the regional grantmaking associations, Forum members include:
- ABFE (Association of Black Foundation Executives)
- Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group
- The Center for Effective Philanthropy
- CFLeads (Community Foundations Leading Change)
- Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy
- Fund the People
- Funders Concerned About AIDS
- Funders to LGBTQ Issues
- Funders Together to End Homelessness
- Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation
- Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
- Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
- Grantmakers in Aging
- Grantmakers Income Security Taskforce
- Grants Managers Network
- Health and Environmental Funders Network
- Media Impact Funders
- Mission Investors Exchange
- National Center for Family Philanthropy
- National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers
- Neighborhood Funders Group
- Peak Grantmaking (formerly Grants Managers Network)
- Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders
- Technology Affinity Group
GCRI’s connection with the Forum allows GCRI members to access resources, expertise and best practices nationwide.