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Join the Black Funders Network!

​Welcome to the place and space for Black-identified funders and people in philanthropy to get connected, aligned, and (re) energized to best support Black communities and organizations across disciplines. We're based in the Bay Area/Northern California.

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

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BFN matters to my work because it has given me access to the kind of trusted relationships where I can seek candid, wise counsel about the issues and opportunities that are unique to our community. Professionally, that kind of support is invaluable. Personally, I’m deeply grateful for the beloved community BFN has created: a space rooted in care, connection, and shared purpose.

Paula Ambrose

BFN CO-CHAIR

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