Behavioral Health Funders Network Meeting: Funding Behavioral Health Services in Rural Communities
Location: Zoom - information to be emailed
Audience: Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor
Event type: Network Meeting
Funding Behavioral Health Services in Rural Communities – An Opportunity
Continually challenged to do more with less, in areas with few funding opportunities, rural nonprofits face a host of challenges – financial, strategic, and organizational. Now, more than ever, the philanthropic community needs to understand these unique challenges, appreciate the differences between rural nonprofits and their urban counterparts, and help them overcome the funding gap. This is especially true in the area of behavioral health (including substance use disorders). Our June 14th meeting will provide examples of two areas in the state (Nantucket and Central MA) addressing such challenges, and the way nonprofits and funders are coming together to address the needs.
More details on the subtopics and speakers coming soon.
About the Network:
The Behavioral Health Funders Network (Network) is a state-wide network of funders working in the area of behavioral and mental health and wellness. For over 4 years the Network has been meeting regularly for peer learning, knowledge sharing, and relationship building. Key norms of this Network are trust, confidentiality, and a learning/growth mindset.
The stated goals of the Network are: 1) Improve behavioral health services by providing a space and opportunity for learning from one another, and 2) Exchange information with the potential for collaboration on projects ranging in size from large, overarching initiatives to smaller community-based projects.
Zoom Instructions for Virtual or Hybrid Programs:
Zoom information: Zoom information for the program will be sent out to all registrants one week before AND in the afternoon of the business day before the session is scheduled to take place. Please reach out to info@philanthropyma.org if you believe you are registered for this program and do not receive the link.
Registration & Program Follow-up Materials: Registration for the program will be closed at 2pm EST on the day before the program is scheduled to take place. If you register after this point, you will be added to the waitlist and will be able to receive the program recording as well as all follow-up materials from the session. For fee-based Nonprofit Partner programs, you can request these materials for a discounted rate. Please note that it may take up to a week to prepare and disseminate those materials to all registrants.
Community Guidelines, Program Policies and In-Person Protocol:
Philanthropy Massachusetts has adopted these Community Guidelines & Policies for all programs.
