Powerful Philanthropy, Driven by Community
Join the only funders network dedicated to advancing equity and justice across Southeast Louisiana.
Rooted in Regional Power
The Greater New Orleans Funders Network brings together funders to align investments, build trust with communities, and support grassroots-led solutions that drive systemic change across Southeast Louisiana. Our work turns collaboration into action.
Member Benefits
Collective Power
Amplify your impact through pooled, unrestricted funding and advocacy. Join a network of like-minded funders working together to drive systems change and influence policy for lasting regional impact.
Place-Based Focus
Direct your giving across the Greater New Orleans region. Engage in targeted, place-based philanthropy that ensures your investments benefit the communities across Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John, and St. James Parishes.
Learning Community
Connect with peers to exchange ideas, innovate, and grow. Participate in a dynamic learning environment where funders explore new strategies, take risks, and strengthen their funding practice.
Community Voice
Support funding models that are informed by residents and grassroots leadership. Be part of a network committed to building power with community, ensuring decisions reflect those most affected by them.
Equity in Action
Align your investments with a mission to advance racial and economic justice. Contribute to sustainable, inclusive growth by joining a network that centers equity at every level of philanthropy.
Member Types
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Grantmakers (public foundations, private foundations, intermediaries), Operating Foundations, and Philanthropic Support Organizations.
Benefits:
Complimentary registration to convenings and events for all institutional staff.
Opportunity to collaborate with other member institution staff participants via GNOFN Action Tables.
Access to webinars, reports, whitepapers, and other resources.
Eligibility for institutional staff members to serve in leadership and governance positions.
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Grantmakers who contribute a set percentage of the Greater New Orleans Funders Network’s annual budget, differentiated for local and national foundations.
Benefits:
All benefits listed under General Member.
Steering Committee seat for one institutional staff member.
Membership Fee Overview
General Member
Grantmaker contribution is tied to institution’s annual grantmaking budget and operating foundation and philanthropic support organizations pay the minimum fee.
Sustaining Member
Local Sustaining: $60,000
National Sustaining: $120,000
The Greater New Orleans Funders Network Board of Directors may waive or reduce an institution’s member fee and consider in-kind donations towards member fee.
Have questions about membership? Email us at development@gnofundersnetwork.org.
| Annual Grantmaking (less than or equal to) |
Member Fee $ |
|---|---|
| $1,000,000 | $1,000 |
| $5,000,000 | $3,500 |
| $10,000,000 | $6,000 |
| $30,000,000 | $18,000 |
| $60,000,000 | $35,000 |
| $80,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $80,000,000+ | $60,000 |
Ready to become a member?
We welcome mission-aligned funders who are ready to invest in community-driven change across Greater New Orleans. Complete the form, and we’ll be in touch to explore how you can join our growing network. Together, we can strengthen our region through shared learning, collective action, and equity-focused philanthropy.