Network Updates

A positive convergence of needs and desires is surfacing to support climate resilience in the Bay Area and beyond. Climate change and its impacts are real. Workforce development is a must in the ‘Green’ jobs industry. Black and Brown Bay Area residents have identified the desire to have access to education and skills development as a path to economic prosperity. More specifically, findings from EVITARUS in the Bay Area Urban League’s “State of the Black Bay Area” survey offer

BFN members are aligning capital, power, and capacity to build an equitable green economy by centering economic mobility, environmental justice, and frontline BIPOC leadership. Here’s what we observed: Power building and environmental justice Investing in grassroots communities to drive policy and land-use decisions that protect human health and economic security How: multi-year flexible funding, community organizing, advocacy support The California Endowment’s Inclusive Comm

During the month of August, we honor Black Philanthropy Month. As we reflect on Black Philanthropy Month, we honor a long and storied tradition of Black giving from mutual aid societies and church-led networks to modern foundation grantmaking led by Black staff, trustees and high net worth donors. As Black community approaches to giving evolve broadly, some donors are beginning to deepen their analysis of how to create impact through both tax deductible and non-tax-deductible