ABFE's 2023 Annual Report is here! 🎉
Access the report: https://t.co/dpsfTA9Lfo
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: https://t.co/a31HIpMTZs
By contributing to ABFE Give Month, you are helping us drive strategic initiatives, strengthen our community’s resilience, and forge pathways to equity.
With the recent results of the election, the stakes for racial equity have never been higher, and now, more than ever, we need your support to drive bold, intentional, and unapologetic action.
Your support is vital, donate today: https://t.co/J9LPSrWyg4
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 https://t.co/uCKrNHRCDT
🎉 Early bird registration for the 2025 Annual Harambee Conference is officially open! 🎉
Register now: https://t.co/5XwkfFaQCp
🗓️ 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: https://t.co/9DwH6Q2IwS
Apply: https://t.co/6MaxlmIdWX
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: https://t.co/8M1FKygMw4
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: https://t.co/aNqI0uL7gO
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: https://t.co/Kd0UBmQqje
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: https://t.co/HxWBnbtMmS
Register - “From Giving to Governance: Advancing Black Communities through Strategic Philanthropy.”
Join us: https://t.co/4MS447xtLQ
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: https://t.co/tsELbzori8
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: https://t.co/e3eWG0IZNS

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: https://t.co/KAnVVEM7Ov
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: https://t.co/ORPfbuZi3s
#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: https://t.co/hUDRTrqaEz
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: https://t.co/tsELbzoZ7G