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ABFE’s Black Communities Funders Network has released a statement, “Investing in Black-Led Funds to Advance Equity and J...
10/07/2025

ABFE’s Black Communities Funders Network has released a statement, “Investing in Black-Led Funds to Advance Equity and Justice,” underscoring the urgent need for the philanthropic sector to take bold, consistent, and sustained action to support Black-led funds and Black communities in the face of ongoing political and philanthropic retrenchment. The Black Communities Funders Network is a national network of Black fund leaders at community foundations, intermediary organizations, and collaborative funds designed to support Black communities and Black-led organizations.

This is about repair, justice, and fortifying our collective future. ABFE’s Black Communities Funders Network stands ready to support philanthropy in advancing this vision, and invites funders across the sector to join us in this critical work.

Read the full statement: https://lnkd.in/eMuzGFr3

To learn more and get involved with ABFE’s Networks & Partnerships, please contact [email protected].

Tomorrow is the final day to apply for the 2025–2026 Gladys K. Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program (CLFP)—W...
10/07/2025

Tomorrow is the final day to apply for the 2025–2026 Gladys K. Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program (CLFP)—Wednesday, October 8th at 11:59 p.m. EST.

For two decades, CLFP has been shaping the future of philanthropy by nurturing Black leaders who are redefining what equity and transformation look like. If you’re ready to grow, lead, and build lasting impact, this is your moment to join that legacy.

In celebration of CLFP’s 20th Anniversary, we also invite you to give back. A gift of $20 in honor of 20 years helps ensure the next generation of fellows continues to rise, thrive, and lead with purpose.

Apply now and invest in the future of the fellowship by visiting abfe.org

Together, we carry forward Gladys K. Washington’s vision—building a stronger, more just philanthropic community for all.

⏰ it’s another and the deadline to apply for the Gladys K Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program is approach...
10/03/2025

⏰ it’s another and the deadline to apply for the Gladys K Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program is approaching fast—next Wednesday, October 8th! As our fellows like Nomzana Augustin remind us, CLFP isn’t just about leadership development; it’s about building a network that always answers the call. Apply today and become part of a community that grows with you, for you, and through you.

Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eV_tu-cB
Invest in the future of the fellowship - any and every donation helps: https://lnkd.in/enYhFJJP

Join us in celebrating ABFE Member Aline Odara, CEO and Founder of , Brazil’s first philanthropic fund dedicated to Bl...
10/02/2025

Join us in celebrating ABFE Member Aline Odara, CEO and Founder of , Brazil’s first philanthropic fund dedicated to Black women, who has been honored by the UN’s Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) as one of the 50 Most Impactful Global Leaders in Philanthropy and Social Impact.

Learn more about their impactful work: https://fundoagbara.org.br/en/

Fundo Agbara’s mission is to promote access to economic rights by empowering the largest number of Black women’s initiatives, enabling financial and emotional independence. They promote income generation, productive inclusion, socio-emotional emancipation, and community development and seek to provide technical training, financial support, and mentoring for the personal and professional growth of these women.

Please join us in congratulating the Agbara Fund on their incredible impact and leadership. In just five years, they have reached more than 20,000 people and are paving the way for greater equity and opportunity in Brazil and beyond.

Join ABFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities on Wednesday, October 22nd from 1:00 to 2:30 PM EST for a t...
10/01/2025

Join ABFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities on Wednesday, October 22nd from 1:00 to 2:30 PM EST for a timely and values-centered funder briefing, “What It Really Means to Invest in Black Women: A Conversation on Wellness, Leadership, and Philanthropic Practice.”

Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/efy-MaBx

Moderated by Shenell Thompson, Senior Program Officer of Local Impact at the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, this conversation will feature insights from:
- Tiffany Tate, CEO and Founder, Career Maven Consulting
-Toya Randall, Founder of Voice. Vision. Value. Black Women Leading Philanthropy, and
-Tiffany Friesen, VP of Programs and Partnerships of Philanthropy Southeast

In these crucial times, we are reminded that wellness is not separate from the work—it is essential to it. This year’s B...
10/01/2025

In these crucial times, we are reminded that wellness is not separate from the work—it is essential to it. This year’s Black Women in Philanthropy Leadership Retreat stood as an essential space for restoration, sisterhood, and strength—and we are so thankful to all who came together for our 2025 retreat.

In our recently released article, “Rooted in Sisterhood: Reflections from the Black Women in Philanthropy Retreat”, 2025 retreat attendees and ABFE Members Tee Weaver, Financial Coach and CEO of The FLY Foundation, and Leslie Young-Martin, Senior Program Officer at The Wege Foundation, share how this year’s retreat renewed their strength and fortified their leadership.

Check out the full article now by visiting abfe.org/news-blog

Celebrate the vision of one of the late founders of BWIP, Gladys K. Washington, by making a donation in her honor, supporting the spaces she helped create for Black women leaders in philanthropy and beyond by clicking the link 🔗 in our bio or visit: https://lnkd.in/e-b35NcY

Time is almost up! Registration for the 2025 Unity Summit powered by closes October 1, at midnight.Join 1,000+ changema...
09/30/2025

Time is almost up! Registration for the 2025 Unity Summit powered by closes October 1, at midnight.

Join 1,000+ changemakers in Minneapolis for four days of inspiration, learning, and action.

📅 October 27–30, 2025

Don’t miss out—secure your spot now: https://www.changeunitysummit.info/

As corporate giving continues to shift and expand, ABFE is creating space for deeper dialogue and connection. This fall,...
09/30/2025

As corporate giving continues to shift and expand, ABFE is creating space for deeper dialogue and connection. This fall, we invite professionals working in corporate philanthropy to join us for a private, in-person retreat presented by ABFE’s Corporate Community of Practice (CCoP) network.

Register now: https://lnkd.in/e8iQmp9U

Over two days, participants will gather in a confidential setting designed for reflection, candid peer exchange, and meaningful relationship-building with fellow corporate philanthropic leaders. Together, we’ll step away from the day-to-day to focus on strategy, shared challenges, and the future of our field.

To learn more or get involved with ABFE’s Networks & Partnerships, please contact [email protected].

This gathering will unite trustees, foundation executives, program officers, grassroots fund leaders, CDFIs, philanthrop...
09/29/2025

This gathering will unite trustees, foundation executives, program officers, grassroots fund leaders, CDFIs, philanthropic partners, and community wealth builders to meet the urgency of this moment. Together, we will:
- Map assets and align strategies
- Strengthen partnerships across philanthropy and investments
- Organize for sustained Black power, wealth, and ownership in Arizona

Register now and learn more by visiting abfe.org/events

With escalating attacks on Black communities and Black-led institutions, this convening is a critical step toward building collective strategies, pooling resources, and ensuring lasting impact. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, with an optional dinner and mixer to follow.

Join Black leaders in philanthropy, investments, and community wealth coming together in Phoenix for a historic statewide convening: Collective Power, Collective Resources: Building Black Philanthropic Power in Arizona presented by ABFE’s Black Communities Funders Network.

To get involved with ABFE’s Networks & Partnerships, please contact [email protected]

ABFE’s September Newsletter is here! Dive into the latest updates, reflections, and upcoming opportunities designed to s...
09/26/2025

ABFE’s September Newsletter is here! Dive into the latest updates, reflections, and upcoming opportunities designed to strengthen Black leadership and philanthropy.

Don’t miss what’s ahead—read now by clicking the link 🔗 in our bio or visit: https://mailchi.mp/63285195e0b6/abfe-may-12753877

Now more than ever, investing in the next generation of Black philanthropic leadership is essential.The Gladys K Washing...
09/26/2025

Now more than ever, investing in the next generation of Black philanthropic leadership is essential.

The Gladys K Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program (CLFP) continues this legacy, equipping emerging leaders with the tools, networks, and vision needed to transform our sector. Applications are open for the 2025–2026 CLFP Cohort, and we encourage all who are ready to grow, lead, and drive systemic change to apply.

Invest in the future of the fellowship today by clicking the link 🔗 in our bio or visit abfe.org
Apply now for the 2025-26 Cohort: https://lnkd.in/eV_tu-cB

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 8th.

ABFE is inviting the sector to confront fear with strategy and turn resistance into a catalyst for real policy and power...
09/25/2025

ABFE is inviting the sector to confront fear with strategy and turn resistance into a catalyst for real policy and power shifts. In a moment when DEI efforts are under attack and equity fatigue threatens progress, we are creating space for philanthropy professionals to pause, reflect, and take meaningful action.

Join ABFE’s Philanthropic Advising Services team for, “Activating ABFE’s Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities (RPBC) Framework: Strategies Made for These Times” happening Wednesday, October 15th at 1 p.m. EST.

Register now by clicking the link 🔗 in our bio or visit: https://lnkd.in/eDTTFPXq

ABFE’s Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities (RPBC) Framework provides a roadmap for advancing racial equity by rebuilding a shared language, applying a structural analysis to reframe narratives about race and racism, and shifting policies and systems to strengthen power in Black communities. This session will offer participants an overview of the RPBC Framework—both its core principles and its practical applications.

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