The transcript of Karen Kelley-Ariwoola giving our 21st James A. Joseph Lecture is now available. Please click here to access read it.
Online applications are now available for the 2012-2013 Connecting Leaders Fellowship Programs! Applications are due May 21, 2012. Click here for the application, full details, and more information about the Fellowship Program.
Click here to read the latest interview with Susan Taylor Batten, ABFE President and CEO.
On the 40th anniversary of the signing of its articles of incorporation, the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) announced the launch of Leverage the Trust; a campaign to support Black foundation trustees in their efforts to promote effective and responsive philanthropy in Black communities. By 2015, the multi-year Campaign aims to engage 100 current and future Black foundation trustees in regions across the country in a robust set of activities and opportunities designed to maximize the strengths and assets of Black trustees. Click here to read the announcement.
DONATE NOW to support ABFE and our mission to promote effective and responsive philanthropy in Black communities.
Association of Black Foundation Executives Effective and Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities: Building a Framework and Agenda for Change. Read about the RPBC framework and agenda here.
We are proud of ABFE's 40 years of promoting effective and responsive philanthropy in Black communities. Read ABFE's History Here...
Upcoming Events
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June 6-9, 2012 National Urban League |
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June 8-10, 2012 Southeastern Council of Foundations |
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June 13-15, 2012 Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees |
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June 13-17, 2012 100 Black Men of America, Inc. |
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June 19-21, 2012 Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders |
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June 20-24, 2012 National Association of Black Journalists |
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Recent News
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Former ABFE Board Chair Shares her Thoughts on Philanthropy Gladys Washington, Former ABFE Board Chair, and current Program Director of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, shares her thoughts on Philanthropy |
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New Black Male Achievement Fellowship Launch The Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green announced a new fellowship program for individuals dedicated to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys in the U.S. |
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The Congressional Black Caucus New Launch Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) officially announces its “For the People” Jobs Initiative, which includes nationwide job fairs and town hall meetings. |
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Athan L. Lindsay's new role ABFE's 2006 Emerging Leader In Philanthropy Recipient Athan L. Lindsay joins the Cameron Foundation as Director of Capacity Building |
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