Together, we're creating communities where everyone can thrive
Connecting community foundations to empower economic mobility and advance equity.
The Community Foundation Opportunity Network (CFON) is a highly engaged network of more than 60 U.S. community foundations partnering to advance equity, opportunity, and justice.
We share what’s working, innovate to address common challenges, and forge partnerships that help CFON members make more possible in their communities.
Tapping the power of community to create opportunity and equity for ALL!
Community foundations unite philanthropy, government, business, and individuals to build stronger communities based on the belief that all of us deserve a fair chance to thrive. CFON builds on these strengths — leveraging a powerful network of aligned organizations working together to advance equity and opportunity in neighborhoods across the U.S.
News & Announcements
NEON Cohort Expansion
Our cohort is expanding to include up to 4 new community foundations!
Article: Creating Opportunities through Direct Cash Assistance
Our member community foundations work to improve systems to help ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
Our members foster effective, community-focused partnerships and programs including direct cash assistance, affordable housing, workforce development, and education.
CFON's network creates opportunities for national and regional partners to work with organizations that are deeply rooted in local communities to accelerate innovative approaches to advance equity and economic and social mobility.
The stark and complex challenges facing our communities demand bold action. CFON’s network of community foundations is up to the task. We learn fast, act purposely, and align resources to deliver measurable results.
Relevant research
Restoring the American Dream
The culminating report from the US Partnership for Mobility from Poverty
Closing the Opportunity Gap
Robert Putnam/Saguaro Seminar Working Group's report
Opportunity, Responsibility and Security
AEI/Brookings Report: A Consensus Plan for Reducing Poverty and Restoring the American Dream
The Opportunity Index
The Opportunity Index provides data that show what opportunity looks like in the United States.
Join Us
Join CFON for invitations to gatherings (face-to-face and virtual) to learn from other communities and for access to national networks and thought leadership to elevate the work of your foundation.