Our Mission
To convene funders to collaborate, influence, and invest in initiatives that expand opportunity and strengthen communities across Arkansas.
Our Vision
A strong philanthropic sector that collaborates to create a more prosperous Arkansas for all Arkansans.
We believe in fairness and inclusive opportunity for all.
In Arkansas, every individual—regardless of background or circumstance—should have the ability to succeed and contribute to their communities. We are committed to cultivating effective systems that serve all Arkansans.
We are committed to meaningful investment and lasting change.
We seek to expand access to economic and educational opportunities, fostering an environment where all Arkansans can prosper. Through collaboration, innovation, and strategic investment, we work to strengthen systems that serve our communities effectively.
Our Commitment Includes:
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Educating ourselves
We use disaggregated data to understand and elevate where systems create disparate outcomes for some Arkansans, informing solutions that benefit all communities.
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Speaking
We courageously use our social, moral, and reputational capital to champion initiatives that expand opportunities for all Arkansans.
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Listening
We are committed to listening to communities about what they need. Philanthropy does not hold the answers, but has the ability to respond in ways that are relevant and impactful.
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Investing
We support organizations that strengthen Arkansas communities and enhance opportunities for economic and social mobility, trusting them to lead the way.
Our Guiding Principles:
We Believe
We are a unique group of funders that believe in the importance of a strong and prosperous Arkansas where every resident can thrive.
We Act
We act on big issues acknowledging that we go further together using our collective resources and influence to address Arkansas’s most pressing issues at scale.
We Listen
We listen and learn from communities and center their voices as we seek solutions.
We listen and learn from communities and center their voices as we seek solutions.
We Embrace
We embrace collaborative co-investment to maximize resources and impact, whether through pooled funding or member-to-member partnerships and we actively seek to bring new resources from national foundations, government, or otherwise to advance the change we seek.
We Advance
We advance opportunity in the state by analyzing the root causes of issues we seek to address and focusing on removing challenges that prevent some Arkansans from accessing the resources and support they need.
We Acknowledge
We acknowledge the value of our nonprofit sector and desire to build its capacity and access to resources—not compete with the nonprofit sector we see as our stakeholders.
We Leverage
We leverage existing institutions and capacity to boldly spark new infrastructure when warranted.
Our Core Values
We share a vision of real and lasting change for all Arkansans. We help solve their challenges by working together while embracing and complementing each of our unique perspectives and strengths. We build trust among us so that we can succeed in the things we cannot do alone.
Collaboration
To inform our journey, we believe in the power of engaging our grantees to better understand Arkansans’ needs, dreams, and successes.
Grantee Voice
Our membership, partnerships, stakeholders, and resources represent the people of Arkansas. We believe that understanding different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences strengthens our collective efforts.
Representation
Our efforts will be grounded in data to lead our decision-making and inform our path.
Learning
Every Arkansan should have the opportunity to succeed and benefit from the institutions and systems that serve them. We are committed to fostering pathways to success for individuals and communities across the state.
Opportunity
Learn more about our members, who are at the forefront of systemic change throughout Arkansas.