ABFE's 2023 Annual Report is here! 🎉 Access the report: lnkd.in/ed_9sPeP Celebrate as we reflect on the partnerships, projects, and people that have propelled our mission forward. Thank you to everyone in our community for your support & commitment to racial equity.

Fear of donor pushback or regulatory scrutiny often stops funders from tackling upstream, systemic issues. But silence reinforces inequity. On Aug 20, join @ABFE for a session on how funders can centre racial equity & power building in systems change: ow.ly/TOq250WzfZR

Last week, ABFE hosted its second annual Corporate Community of Practice Retreat in Alabama, graciously organized by ABFE members from the Alabama Power Foundation during Magic City Classic week. If interested in joining, please visit abfe.org/corporate-community…

🎉 Early bird registration for the 2025 Annual Harambee Conference is officially open! 🎉 Register now: abfe.org/harambee-conference 🗓️ Take advantage of this opportunity before the deadline on Monday, December 16th.

Join us for an informational Q&A session tomorrow, October 31st, at 1 PM ET to learn more about Sustainable Development Goals: 2025 Community Foundation Cohort released in partnership with @CFLeads! Register now: lnkd.in/gTnWRFNs Apply: lnkd.in/ei5tgs8Q

The Harambee 2025 Annual Conference is coming to Atlanta, GA from April 6th-9th, 2025! Join the largest gathering of Black professionals in organized philanthropy in a city celebrated for its legacy of Black excellence and culture. Learn more: abfe.org/harambee-conference

On Friday, October 25 at 1pm ET, join Funders Together and @ABFE as we explore how funders can respond to challenges to and attacks on racial justice by advancing equitable outcomes and ensuring that marginalized communities remain at the forefront of housing justice advocacy efforts. Funders can register here: funderstogether.org/policy_f… Speakers include: - @AmandaAndere , CEO, Funders Together to End Homelessness - Susan Bass Roberts, President, Pohlad Family Foundation - Susan Taylor Batten, President & CEO, @ABFE - @DrTiffanyManuel . Tiffany Manuel, President & CEO, @TheCaseMade

We are excited to announce the ten exceptional individuals selected for ABFE’s 2024-2025 Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program (CLFP) cohort! 🎊🎉 CLFP is key in ABFE’s dedication to building a leadership pipeline that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy.

In a released statement, “Resilient in the Face of Challenge: Responding to the Fearless Fund Decision & Upholding Our Commitment”, ABFE, @aapip, @BeHIPGive & @NativeGiving unite to address the impact of the recent @FearlessFund settlement. Read now: abfe.org/blog/resilient-face…

Join ABFE’s Black Communities Funders Network for a webinar focused on strategies to build community wealth in Black communities through Black Funds. Register now: lnkd.in/e49UQVaj

Register - “From Giving to Governance: Advancing Black Communities through Strategic Philanthropy.” Join us: lnkd.in/ezPEBQCn  This webinar builds on ABFE’s Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities framework, emphasizing economic development & equity in grantmaking.

Join our next Wednesday Workshop Community Series event on Wednesday, September 25th: "Doubling Down During Backlash: Using a Values Based Communications Approach to Keep Racial Equity at the Center.” Register Now: tfaforms.com/5135834

Join us for the next Monday Membership Spotlight Series event on Monday, September 16th at 12 p.m. EST, where we'll feature Marc Philpart, Vice President and Executive Director of the California Black Freedom Fund @CABlackFreedom Register now: lnkd.in/eST7Be2X 

What a privilege this morning to connect with the members of @abfe! We appreciate the opportunity to connect with such a powerful network. 🥰 Thanks also for the warm reception of @drwhittglover who shared our new vision. Let’s keep the momentum going! ➡️ #ReimaginingBlackHealth

🗣 Here’s one of the many insights Executive Director @drwhittglover shared yesterday with @abfe! Thanks for inviting us to your Member Spotlight session! ✨ #ReimaginingBlackHealth

Day 1 of the 2024 Black Women in Philanthropy Leadership Retreat was nothing short of transformative! We ignited powerful conversations, built meaningful connections, and explored bold strategies for advancing racial equity. Become a member today: lnkd.in/e_KXPuqx

Join us for our next virtual webinar on Wednesday, August 28th at 1 p.m. EST: “Not Just Grantmaking: Integrating Racial Equity into Programs & Internal Systems.” Register now: tfaforms.com/5135834 #WednesdayWorkshopCommunitySeries #ABFE #PhilanthropicAdvising

🚨Today is your final chance to secure a spot for the Black Women in Philanthropy Leadership Retreat. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with leading Black women in the sector—register now before it’s too late! Register: lnkd.in/eWV-DVmE

ABFE is excited to launch our Wednesday Workshop Community Series, your monthly destination for transforming philanthropic challenges into actionable solutions amid rising anti-DEI backlash and equity fatigue. Register now for the virtual series: tfaforms.com/5135834