What is micro-TIL?
CNX Resources’ Hyper-Localized Philanthropy
July 10, 2025
By CNX Community Relations Team
At CNX Resources, community investment isn’t just a corporate responsibility—it’s a core part of our identity. Building on our Appalachia First vision, our innovative micro-TIL approach is redefining what it means to give back as we continue to ensure our efforts are tangible, impactful, and local.
Understanding micro-TIL
Micro-TIL stands for micro Tangible, Impactful, Local. This distinctive philanthropic strategy is CNX’s way of making sure that every dollar and every hour invested goes directly to the families and organizations who need it most—right in our own backyard.
- Tangible: Investments are concrete and measurable, resulting in real improvements for individuals and communities.
- Impactful: Every initiative is chosen for its ability to make a meaningful, lasting difference.
- Local: CNX’s efforts are focused on the communities where the company operates, ensuring that support stays close to home.
How micro-TIL Works
Unlike traditional philanthropy, which often disperses resources across broad regions or large organizations, micro-TIL is hyper-localized. This means:
- Direct Support: Funds and resources are delivered straight to individuals, families, and small entities with the greatest need. This includes unique areas such as school lunch debt relief, support for veterans, and alleviating certain debt related to essential needs.
- Community-Driven: Local leaders, organizations, and residents help identify where investment will have the most significant effect.
- Agility: Micro-TIL allows CNX to respond quickly to emerging needs, adapting support as circumstances change. Just one example of that agility is our team and partners quickly stepping up to assist clean-up efforts when severe storms hit western Pennsylvania this past April.
The Virtuous Circle of Local Investment
By prioritizing micro-level, targeted giving, micro-TIL creates a virtuous circle of investment:
- Empowering Communities: Immediate needs are met, strengthening the social and economic fabric of the region.
- Workforce Development: Alongside CNX Foundation’s flagship Mentorship Academy, investments in education and training help cultivate a best-in-class local workforce. For example, our 2025 CNX Foundation Charity Golf Outing raised over $52,000 to support Apollo-Ridge School District’s HVAC needs. We’re confident children who are comfortable in school are better able to focus, participate, and ultimately succeed academically.
- Long-Term Value: As communities thrive, CNX and the broader industry benefit from a stronger, more resilient region.
Why micro-TIL Matters
Micro-TIL isn’t just about charity—it’s about partnership. By working hand-in-hand with our neighbors, CNX ensures that every investment delivers maximum value, both for our communities and for the company’s long-term success.
- Focused Impact: Resources don’t get lost in bureaucracy—they go where they’re needed most.
- Sustainable Growth: Local investments pay dividends for years to come, building a foundation for ongoing prosperity.
- Shared Success: When our communities succeed, so does CNX.
Micro-TIL is more than a philanthropic program—it’s a promise. At CNX, we are committed to making a tangible, impactful, and local difference, every single day. By investing in the people and places that have defined us for over 160 years, we’re powering a brighter future for everyone.
