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Announcements
Black Funders Network of the Bay Area Announces 5th Anniversary Celebration Hosts: Fred Blackwell and Angela Glover Blackwell
The Black Funders Network of the Bay Area is incredibly excited to announce the hosts for our 5th Anniversary Celebration : Angela Glover Blackwell (Founder in Residence at PolicyLink) and Fred Blackwell (Chief Executive Officer of The San Francisco Foundation). Fred and Angela are giants in community development, social equity, resident-led community change, and public-sector systems change, as well as in grantmaking at the national and local levels. In addition, Angela and
Black Funders Network of the Bay Area to Celebrate Five Years of Impact and Philanthropic Leadership on November 14th in Oakland, CA
OAKLAND, CA – September 26, 2025 – The Black Funders Network of the Bay Area (BFN) will host its 5th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Kissel Hotel in Uptown Oakland. This event is a testament to our collective journey, honoring our history and inspiring our future. As the preeminent space in the Bay Area for Black philanthropic professionals, BFN has spent the last five years creating a community where members can connect, grow, and align their eff
A New Chapter: Black Funders Network of the Bay Area Welcomes Chantel Walker as Managing Director
The Black Funders Network of the Bay Area (BFN) is pleased to announce Chantel Walker as its new Managing Director, effective March 2025 . This strategic leadership transition marks a milestone for BFN as it continues to advance its mission of fostering community in the philanthropic sector for Black professionals while aligning funders to support Black communities in the Bay Area. Chantel Walker brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career spanning philanthropy,
Nonprofits: How to Engage with the Black Funders Network of the Bay Area
The Black Funders Network of the Bay Area (BFN) empowers Black philanthropic professionals and fosters stronger connections among philanthropy leaders throughout the Bay Area. What is the Black Funders Network? The Black Funders Network of the Bay Area is a nonprofit philanthropic affinity group. BFN is not a grantmaking institution, and we do not provide funding to nonprofits. Our events are also not intended as spaces for grant-seeking or funding inquiries. Instead, we serv
Grant Opportunities: Our Growing List of Grants for Nonprofits in the Bay Area and California
For nonprofits, securing funding is often one of the biggest challenges. Whether you’re running community programs, advocating for social...
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