How Foundations Can Affect Family Economic Stability Through Advocacy

How can funders drive lasting, systemic change in their communities? In this session, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and The Pew Charitable Trusts will highlight recent collaborative efforts in Tennessee to reform court-enforced debt collection practices. Through real-world examples, participants will explore effective strategies for engaging donors, policymakers, directly impacted communities, and foundation staff in advocacy-driven initiatives. Attendees will also participate in discussion designed to strengthen cross-sector partnerships and mobilize key stakeholders to support meaningful system change.

This is a session in our Leading Locally All Year Long series, featuring content designed for place-based funders.