In The Room: Meet The Funders

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BLK ED Network, in partnership with Stem & Vine, presents: In The Room: Meet the Funders
In The Room: Meet the Funders is a curated, relationship-centered gathering designed to bring Black nonprofit leaders and philanthropic partners into the same space for meaningful connection.
This experience is intentionally designed to move away from traditional formats that rely on panels, presentations, or structured dialogue. Instead, the focus is on creating an environment where conversations can happen naturally, without pressure, performance, or expectation.
This is not a panel. This is not a pitch session.
There will be no formal presentations or speaking roles. Participants are invited to engage as individuals, sharing what they are working on, what they are navigating, and where alignment may exist.
By removing structure, the space allows for direct, thoughtful conversation where nonprofit leaders and funders can engage openly, exchange perspectives, and begin building relationships grounded in trust and mutual understanding.
Attendance is intentionally limited to maintain an intimate, focused, and high-quality experience. (Registration is required)

What to Expect

• Direct engagement with philanthropic funders
• Open, unstructured conversations
• Intentional networking in a curated setting
• A space designed to support connection, not performance

Who Should Attend

• Black nonprofit Executive Directors and founders
• Nonprofit leaders seeking meaningful connections with funders
• Philanthropic partners and foundation representatives

Participating Funders

Truist Bank • GreenLight Fund Baltimore • Fulton Bank • France-Merrick Foundation • Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

If this experience aligns with your work, we encourage you to register to be part of the room.

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Host or Publisher The Black Executive Director's Network (BLK ED Network)