Network Updates

The Black Funders Network of the Bay Area (BFN) continues to deepen its role as an intentional and dynamic space for Black leaders in philanthropy to connect, grow, and lead with purpose. Rooted in legacy and propelled by a shared commitment to community impact, BFN brings together members and partners who are shaping the field through collective learning, strategic collaboration, and an unwavering focus on effectiveness and equity. This work is sustained by the relationships

The Grantmakers for Effective Organizations' 2026 Change Leaders in Philanthropy Fellowship cohort. Miyesha Perry pictured on the second row wearing a red-orange scarf. Grantmakers for Effective Organizations announced their cohort of 2026 Change Leaders in Philanthropy Fellows. Congratulations to Miyesha Perry, Chief Program Officer at Kenneth Rainin Foundation, for her participation in this transformative peer learning cohort. | Learn more about the cohort

Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) Annual Harambee Conference Session Title Highlighted Speaker(s) BFN Member Organization Black Caregivers are Overworked and Underpaid: How Philanthropy Can Build Economic Power and Justice in the Care Economy Brianna Rogers San Francisco Foundation East Oakland is Rising! How a $100M Investment is Catalyzing Change Fred Blackwell (Moderator) San Francisco Foundation Exploring Leadership in These Times – Author-Leaders with