In The Room: Meet The Funders
About this Event
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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 • The Harbor Bank of Maryland • Fulton Bank • France-Merrick Foundation • GreenLight Fund Baltimore • Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation • Hoffberger Family Philanthropies
If this experience aligns with your work, we encourage you to register to be part of the room.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 28.52
