When you support census work in Arkansas, you are not just funding data collection. You are helping every Arkansan say, “I’m here. I count.” And we’re counting on you.

Philanthropy isn’t a substitute for public investment, but a necessary complement. Philanthropy must continue to ensure every Arkansan not only has internet access, but knows how to use it, afford it, and thrive because of it.

Housing affordability—rental and homeownership—is at a pressure point. The issue is particularly challenging for the  ALICE  (Asset...

Excel by Eight's Business Coalition transforming childcare access; strengthening Arkansas's families, workforce, and economy

547 philanthropic leaders have signed a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary with a clear message.

In our commitment to recovery, AIP members are supporting 1) individuals, 2) businesses, and 3) community infrastructure. AIP members’ commitment to recovery has and will continue to emphasize grantee flexibility, including general operating support as well as increased urgency to disperse grant funds.

Arkansas Impact Philanthropy will use the Equity Statement as a framework to guide our priorities and our collective action.

The 2020 Census will be the single greatest source of data that American businesses will use to learn about the market, demographics, and growth potential throughout the next decade.

Educational opportunity can be the catalyst for breaking the cycle of generational poverty. Our public schools and higher education systems provide these opportunities with enormous support from the federal government. So let’s ensure Arkansans like Reyna count in the 2020 U.S. Census because it gives more residents the opportunity to one day say, “I am in control of my destiny.”

Visit our Arkansas Counts page for more information, resources for funders, additional learning resources, and the latest news on how we’re taking action to “Get Out the Count” in Arkansas.

The census matters. But do you know why? Estimates show that that a one percent undercount of Arkansas in 2020 may result in up to $750 million in lost funds over a 10-year period.

Something needed to change. And all the polite smiling and nodding by people I had worked closely with for years told me Arkansas funders were ready to take philanthropic collaboration to the next level. It was time to craft a shared vision for what could happen in Arkansas and take a coordinated approach as funders to unlock Arkansas’s full potential. I didn’t have a name for it in that moment, but we were ready for what would become Arkansas Impact Philanthropy (AIP).