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Allen Smart Recognized as Inside Philanthropy’s Rural Philanthropy Guru
We are happy to share that Allen Smart, founder of PhilanthropywoRx, has been honored by Inside Philanthropy as its Rural Philanthropy Guru in the 2024 Annual Philanthropy Awards. This recognition highlights Allen’s deep commitment to advancing equitable philanthropy in rural communities across the United States. With decades of experience and a passion for addressing the…
Read MoreNational Organization of the State Offices of Rural Health Resources
PhilanthropywoRx was engaged by the National Organization of the State Offices of Rural Health (NOSRH) to develop resources for their 50 state members on how to negotiate the complexity of entering conversations with rural funders and non-health rural stakeholders. The work involved a series of interviews with state Office of Rural Health leaders; focus groups and…
Read MoreVIDEO: Build Healthy Places Network Video Snapshot
Allen was recently a guest on the Build Healthy Places Network’s new Video Snapshot Series hosted by Ashley Hernandez. During the interview they talked about the important contributions philanthropy brings to community development and health partnerships in rural areas, as well as philanthropy’s role in accelerating investments aimed at improving health and well-being in rural…
Read MoreWhy Playgrounds Matter In Rural America: Insights For Rural Donors And Funders
The neighborhood playground is a critical asset that helps make communities resilient places where kids can thrive and residents can connect. But in many rural communities across the country, factors like physical distance, countywide recreation policies, and the lack of a local tax base can limit children’s ability to access these spaces and the benefits…
Read MoreRural Philanthropy As a Long-term Strategy — Advancing Health Podcast
Allen recently was a guest on the Advancing Health podcast with Joy Lewis, AHA vice president for strategic policy planning. They discussed the imperative for rural hospital leaders to develop long-term strategies where community engagement and philanthropy meet for the good of communities’ health. When properly positioned for the long-term, philanthropic relationships with both the…
Read MoreInvesting in Rural America – Innovation for All Podcast
Dr. Sheana Ahlqvist asked Allen to appear on her national innovation and social psychology podcast with the opening line of “I live in Los Angeles. I don’t know anyone who voted for our current President”. So listen for a wideranging conversation about dispelling the urban myths about rural America; the opportunities for rural investment and…
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