Meet The Funders – Closing the Funding Gap for Black-Led Nonprofits IV

The seeks to bridge the funding gap and establish relationships with local and national funders, providing their members a seat at the table not only to eat but also to have the same portion sizes.

A continued joint effort by and , this event will provide an opportunity for black-led nonprofit leaders to enrich their understanding of funding opportunities and discuss the barriers they face in securing philanthropic funding. While studies demonstrate an increase in the percentage of grants awarded to black-led nonprofits, the overall percentages remain relatively low.

Representatives from the West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation (WBRF), The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Hoffberger Family Philanthropies, and Abell Foundation will provide an overview of their initiatives, briefly describe their priorities, types of grants, application guidelines, and how and when grantmaking decisions are made through a racial equity lens. There will be break-out sessions for participants to engage with funders.

This event is for nonprofit directors who identify as Black and are at any level of fundraising experience. Space is limited to 40 participants.

Assistance & Cancellations

Please email [email protected] with any questions, assistance with registering, or changes to your registration. If you need to cancel, you will still receive a recording of the panel portion of the event. We expect this event will reach capacity. If you are not able to attend, we will open a slot for another participant.

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