1. The Characteristics of an effective Regional Funder Collaborative by Angel H. Bermudez Baltimore June 17-19, 2015

2. Funders Collaborative: Best Practices NFWS model understanding – Know its purp0ose, objective, flexibility, and non-negotiable. One vote per funder Minimal dollar threshold for governance participation Large and flexible pool of funds Engage in grant review, site visits and decisions Engage in public policy Full-time staff model preferred 2

3. Use grants as a means to achieve system change Centrally engage employers Branding, media, and messaging activities are essential Brand should be independent of the host institution Funder attribution in all marketing materials is key Conflict of interest guidelines Detailed meetings minutes to track policy, financial, and grant decisions Foundation Member Collaborative Peer to Peer Fundraising Key 3