Our Priorities
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#1 - CREATE safe, supportive, Black positive, and re-energizing spaces for Black professionals in philanthropy.
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#2 - SERVE as strong advocates in philanthropy for Black communities by building philanthropy’s understanding of the complex issues facing our communities.
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#3 - SUPPORT Black professional talent to enter the field of philanthropy, and to advance into leadership positions in the sector.
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#4 - ALIGN Black funders and allies to maximize resource support of Black-led Organizations (BLOs) and strengthen the capacity of BLOs.​
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​#1 - Summary of Intended Outcomes:
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A strong community in the Bay Area that fosters the professional development and retention of Black philanthropic professionals.
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Black professionals feel supported and empowered to fully participate in the sector.
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​​#2 - Summary of Intended Outcomes:
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Black funders and their allies become stronger advocates for Black-led social change by deepening their understanding of the issues.​​​​​​​
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#3 - Summary of Intended Outcomes:
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Enhanced entry and advancement opportunities for Black professionals in philanthropy.
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Increased support and retention of Black leadership in the sector.​​​
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#4 - Summary of Intended Outcomes:
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BFN brings together Black funders so they are able to work collaboratively and leverage resources, achieving greater impact through joint efforts.
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By aligning resources and building a strong network of Black Funders and allies, we ensure that BLOs can drive impactful, lasting change while deepening philanthropy’s understanding of the unique challenges facing Black communities.
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