Chronicle of Philanthropy Highlights Funding Collaboratives

Philanthropic funding stands to make a big impact in rural America. A recent Chronicle of Philanthropy article highlights the stark realities of rural life that our communities know too well: only 7% of philanthropic funding goes to rural places, even though 86% of U.S. persistent-poverty counties are rural.

The article highlights Heartland Fund as a leader in the funding collaborative space, bringing together donors to make the most headway on challenges in rural communities. Our programs aimed at addressing these concerns — Rural Democracy, Resource Rural, and Rural Climate Partnership — offer effective approaches for funders and practitioners interested in addressing these urgent gaps.