The Funder's Network, based in Coral Gables, Florida, is a membership organization of corporate, private, international, community and intermediary foundations that are working to solve the environmental, social and economic problems created by suburban sprawl and urban disinvestment. The group's 90-plus members include foundation giants like The Heinz Endowments, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

"Berks County Community Foundation joined The Funder's Network several years ago in response to our community's efforts to reduce sprawl and increase municipal cooperation," Murphy said. "My election to the board is a direct result of Berks County's focus on issues like land use and the regionalization of services."

To learn more about Berks County Community Foundation, log onto www.bccf.org. To learn more about The Funder's Network, log on to www.fundersnetwork.org.

###

Berks County Community Foundation, established in 1994, is a nonprofit corporation that develops, manages and distributes funds to meet existing and emerging community needs. They administer funds of all sizes and for all purposes, from helping disabled children to building innovative renewable energy sources.

###

Berks County Community Foundation, established in 1994, is a public benefit corporation that develops, manages and distributes funds to meet existing and emerging community needs. They administer funds of all sizes and for all purposes, from helping disabled children to building innovative renewable energy sources.