The Funders Network was created by the Dyson Foundation in 2005 to bring together the approximately 300 funders in the Mid-Hudson Valley region to provide professional development, motivate collaboration, to link them to national and state philanthropy organizations and to provide more resources for grantees.

Benefits of the Funders Network included:

• Connections to other grantmakers
• Better ways to conduct grantee assessments
• Means of increasing funding capacity
• Professional development
• Technology programs
• Focused discussion on topics affecting the region

While the Funders Network is currently inactive, from time to time the Dyson Foundation conducts programs for grantmakers, as well as programs for the larger nonprofit community. To receive notifications of any such events, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director of Programs.