Funder Collaboratives
Collaborating to learn, share, and amplify our impact as grantmakers.
Funder Collaboratives (thematic working groups) are self-organized groups of funders who want to meet regularly to further their learning about particular issues, share resources and expertise, and work collaboratively to multiply the impact of philanthropic initiatives in particular areas. Funder Collaboratives rely on leadership from among GCRI’s membership, and are supported by GCRI staff.
Current GCRI Funder Collaboratives
Census 2030
Next Meeting: October 5, 11AM – 12PM (Zoom)
Preparation for the 2030 Census is already underway. This group of funders wants to ensure support at the community level for an accurate Census. This group meets quarterly to share updates and discuss areas where funding support is needed.
Want to join this group?
Workforce Development
Next Meeting: TBD (Fall 2026)
This group has been revived in 2026 as new funders in RI have entered this space. Activities currently underway include mapping the ecosystem of workforce development funding and sharing funding strategies while also exploring collaboration across sectors. The next meeting of this group is currently being scheduled for the Fall of 2026.
Want to join this group?
In the past, GCRI supported funder collaboration and learning around other topics as well, based on member interest, including:
- Arts & Culture
- Basic Needs
- Climate/Environment
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employee Volunteer Engagement and CSR
- Grantmakers of Color
- Grants Management and Administration
- Health
- Nonprofit Capacity Building
- Racial Equity
- Seniors/Aging
Interested in starting a new funder collaborative?