The Greater New Orleans Funders Network (GNOFN) held its fall convening in November 2024, and we extend our deepest gratitude to our members and grantee partners who attended. Your commitment to advancing justice, equity, and wellbeing for all is both inspiring and essential. Together, we have cultivated a space of belonging and transformation, reaffirming our collective agency to build a future rooted in dignity and liberation.
The Greater New Orleans Funders Network (GNOFN) is excited to announce a $25,000 grant to Step Up Louisiana to support their voter education and community civic engagement efforts. Step Up Louisiana is deeply committed to community organizing focused on education and economic justice for all Louisianans. Their mission aligns with GNOFN’s dedication to promoting equity and justice in the Greater New Orleans region through philanthropy.
In our ongoing commitment to amplify community voices and foster a brighter future for Greater New Orleans, GNOFN is excited to share two recent resources with our members. We believe that listening to our communities and sharing knowledge are pivotal actions that can help guide our collective philanthropy and maximize our impact.
The Greater New Orleans Funders Network (GNOFN) unequivocally opposes H.R. 9495, the so-called “Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act,” and urges Louisiana lawmakers to reject this dangerous legislation.
The Greater New Orleans Funders Network (GNOFN) is dedicated to mobilizing and amplifying philanthropic efforts that advance equity and justice across Southeast Louisiana. By fostering collaboration and shared learning among its members, GNOFN maximizes the impact of investments, driving systemic change and addressing the region’s most pressing challenges.
Central to GNOFN’s approach are its Action Tables, which convene members to explore a range of critical issues facing the community. These member-led groups enable GNOFN to remain flexible and responsive to emerging needs. Recently, the Black Men and Boys Action Table engaged in an in-depth exploration of systemic barriers faced by Black men and boys through a presentation titled A Life Course Framework for Improving the Lives of Boys and Men of Color by Arnold Chandler of Forward Change.
Dear GNOFN Members,
The 2024 Louisiana legislative session has ended. I’m reminded that at this year’s spring convening, GNOFN board co-chair Flozell Daniels highlighted the nuanced challenges that philanthropy faces as ever-changing public policies impact our communities. New laws passed in this year’s session will impact the people we serve across Climate Justice, Criminal Justice, Equitable Development, Health, Black Men & Boys, and Education—each one a focus of our Action Tables. Additionally, significant steps were taken to undermine access to democracy and transparent government. These outcomes point to why GNOFN is so important at this moment, as we push toward the 20th year commemoration of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
