Supportive Systems

Resilient Communities

The postal code people live in can affect their opportunities, health, education, and employment outcomes. Issues such as homelessness, poverty, and low-performing schools can block the path for those trying to reach their full potential. Strong communities can address underlying conditions contributing to disparities and support environments where individuals and families can thrive.

Investments support communities with limited access to services, including low-income, remote, isolated, and small communities experiencing economic hardship.

Supported efforts may include:

• Community economic development

• Information and resource hubs

• Community-driven enhancements to increase the physical or mental health of residents

• Relevant community-driven, multisectoral partnerships, or issue-driven initiatives

Effective Sector

A strong nonprofit sector is built on organizations having the resources, support, and information they need to improve outcomes for the people they serve. Sector-serving organizations help strengthen the field by supporting leadership development, attracting investment, and building core organizational infrastructure. Their work also contributes to the spread and scaling of proven interventions.

Supported efforts may include:

• Sector-serving umbrella organizations working to improve sectoral effectiveness and/or encourage philanthropy. This may include United Ways, community foundations, and nonprofit management or consulting organizations and associations.

• Organizations working to scale proven models and improve sector practice with their content or issue expertise, catalyzing growth and opportunity.