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All of our members work for a funding or grantmaking institution. The Council on Foundations defines funding and grantmaking institutions as:
Community Foundations:
Grantmaking public charities that are dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area. They bring together the financial resources of individuals, families and businesses to support effective nonprofits in their communities.
Grantmaking
Public Charities:
Grantmaking organizations that include intermediary grantmakers, health-conversion foundations, and public charities that make grants and operate programs.
Private
Grantmakers:
Private, independent, and family foundations, along with operating private foundations, grantmaking LLCs and private health-conversion foundations.
Corporate Grantmakers:
Corporate foundations and corporate giving programs funded by companies as separate legal entities.
Our Members:
Live and work in the San Francisco Bay Area
Are Black-identified (Black, African, African American, Multiracial)
Work for a funding/grantmaking institution or philanthropy affiliate organization
Seek to participate in a supportive community of like-minded Black funders and philanthropy professionals
Membership Benefits
Leadership Opportunities
Enhance your leadership skills by presenting on Network sponsored programs and volunteering to lead special projects.
Savings & Discounts
Enjoy annual savings through discounted registration at BFN events.
Professional Development
Take advantage of member-exclusive discounts on trainings and capacity building programs to deepen your learning, including in-person workshops and webinars.
Sector Issues & Updates
Remain up to date on the challenges and opportunities shaping philanthropy and share stories about your organization's impact through exclusive communications, including our members-only e-newsletters.
Networking & Connecting
Gain access to our online member directory where you can connect with peers, attend in-person BFN events and join our members only page in LinkedIn.
Membership Type
Membership Dues:
For private independent foundation who meet our membership requirements.
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Under $1M in annual grantmaking - $750
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Under $2.5M in annual grantmaking - $1500
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$5M or more in annual grantmaking - $5000
For private independent foundations; family foundations; community foundations; corporate foundations / corporations with community giving programs; professional grantmaking networks; grantmaking public charities.
Institutional Membership
Institutional Membership
Alumni Membership
Alumni Members are professional providers of philanthropic services who meet our membership requirements.
Alumni membership is for current members who are transferring out of the field but would still like to be connected with the network. Your contribution as an alumni member is considered a donation and is tax-deductible.
Alumni Membership
$300 Membership Dues
As an Alumni Member, you will receive:
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Member newsletter giving you the latest updates on BFN programming.
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Invitations and member rate registration to BFN events
Renewing your BFN Membership:
A pre-completed membership invoice will be sent to the billing and primary contact that we have on file, 30-60 days before your membership expires. Invoices may also be sent via email. This invoice will be created using the most recent data in our system, but we appreciate your feedback. If you believe your invoice is incorrect, or if you do not intend to renew, please email us at info@blackfundersnetwork.org.
If you have any questions about membership or membership benefits, please contact us at info@blackfundersnetwork.org.
