Fire & Water: Foundations on the Front Lines of Climate (No Matter What We Call It)

Place-based funders tackle a range of geographic, social and political challenges. This session provides a case study of how two Foundations in seemingly polar environments are gaining ground. From Redding, California to Miami, Florida we will explore: How are private sector, nonprofit organizations and government collaborating to address risks to the economy and our most vulnerable communities? What is the role of the philanthropic sector to support an investment in the human and physical infrastructure needed to protect our future?