San Francisco, CA

The Partnership For The Bay's Future Fellowship, Coro Northern California

The Organization
At Coro, we believe that meaningful change comes from collaboration: people in business and communities, schools and unions, government and nonprofits, working together to find creative solutions and strengthen our democracy.
Our mission is to train, support, and connect leaders to foster a thriving democracy and tackle society’s biggest challenges together.
Coro graduates gain a deeper understanding of how the world works, the leadership skills to improve it, and a network of engaged and influential peers to help them reach their goals. Working together, we fuel positive change across the country.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT

Position Overview:
Affordable housing is one of the Bay Area’s most foundational challenges — and opportunities. A new generation of housing policy leaders can have a transformative impact, helping to create a more equitable and sustainable region. The Partnership for the Bay’s Future Fellowship equips housing leaders to move the needle on equity-focused affordable housing production and preservation. Fellows work with one selected local jurisdiction and a community organization committed to working collaboratively on the adoption of equitable and inclusive affordable housing policy.
The Partnership for the Bay’s Future Fellowship is a two-year, full-time, cohort-based, and salaried position for experienced, entrepreneurial, and equity-minded affordable housing professionals interested in leading collaborative policy making efforts in selected Bay Area cities. Fellows are embedded with one government jurisdiction and a community organization for the duration of their two-year tenure through a matching process, while benefiting from the Fellowship’s ongoing training, mentorship, technical assistance, professional development, and networking.
Fellows gain access to sector experts and influencers while also developing a network of leaders with the capacity to effect substantive and lasting change in the housing landscape. In this unique program, Fellows are positioned as learners and practitioners. As such they are provided with leadership and technical skills needed to help create a region where everyone can thrive, largely through advocating inclusive and innovative housing policies.
The Partnership for the Bay’s Future Fellowship is managed through a collaboration between Coro Northern California, The San Francisco Foundation, Enterprise Community Partners, and Informing Change. Coro Northern California brings expertise in administering esteemed Fellowship programs and its nationally recognized leadership development programming focused on training, supporting, and connecting leaders to foster a thriving democracy and tackle society’s biggest challenges together. Enterprise Community Partners provides direct housing policy technical assistance and access to consultative expertise. Informing Change provides both developmental and summative evaluation.
This initiative is guided by the Partnership for the Bay’s Future (PBF), an innovative and collaborative effort of the philanthropic, private, nonprofit, and public sectors. The initiative advocates for racial equity and economic inclusion to protect people already living in affordable homes while preserving and producing affordable homes to meet the region’s needs. PBF is managed by The San Francisco Foundation, which also funds this Fellowship.

What You’ll Experience:
Partnership for the Bay’s Future Fellows are matched and embedded with one government jurisdiction and a community organization for the duration of the two-year Fellowship. Their role is to provide additional expertise and serve as a grounding anchor, project manager, and catalyst for policy innovation alongside their city and community partners.
To set up each Fellow for success, they will receive the following training, structure, and support:
• Convene monthly as a cohort to participate in Coro’s proprietary leadership development training and Enterprise Community Partners’ technical expertise and mentorship.
• Receive 1:1 coaching to support individual professional development and leadership growth needs.
• Convene with jurisdictional and community partners monthly in support of building relational trust and ongoing project-level clarity.
• Convene with the broader community of core Fellowship teams 2 – 3 times per month, to cultivate a network of innovative and equity-minded housing policy makers, share key project updates, and learn from one other.
• Have access to a bench of expert technical assistants and a fund of financial resources to support the creation of innovative affordable housing policy solutions.
Timeline:
The Fellowship is a full-time, two-year commitment. Applications are due on March 9, 2022; early applications are strongly encouraged. Candidate interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis between February 2 – March 25. Fellowship invitations will be sent by April 18. The Fellowship will launch in June 2022 and conclude in May 2024.

Key Leadership Roles and Responsibilities:
• Influence through policy making: Demonstrate the belief that government is an integral part of affecting change and addressing the intractable problem of affordable housing, and implement, manage, and coordinate activities related to advancing a housing policy initiative within a given jurisdiction.
• Listen to understand: Engage directly with community members through various techniques in service of identifying core needs and interests of people currently living in affordable housing and people most at risk of housing insecurity stemming from  housing policies in the region.
• Bridge interests: Serve as a collaborative bridge builder between and within jurisdictions and communities, as multiple and competing interests emerge during the process of developing an affordable housing policy suited for a given municipality.
• Create opportunities: Bring your knowledge of affordable housing preservation and/or production, and interest in using policy as a lever for increasing affordable housing in the region.
• Wear multiple hats: Manage multiple aspects of a project with multiple stakeholders, and exercise a high degree of independence, motivation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Storytell for change: Effectively communicate and represent the project vision to audiences with similar and competing interests.
• Center residents: Prioritize the needs and center the experiences of the people who will ultimately call the housing you help to create “home.”
• Embrace inquiry: Lead with questions as you work to find solutions, think strategically, and analyze the landscape within which you will be working.
• Be professionally empowered: with an acute sense of self- and situational awareness as you identify what is needed most; articulate how you provide added value, if possible, in a given situation.
• Build teams: Demonstrate entrepreneurial and creative approaches to solution-finding  in the field of real estate development; enthusiasm and team building spirit.

WHO WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE
You should apply if you are a(n)…
• Affordable housing expert: You have 5 – 10+ years of experience in the affordable housing sector. This experience can be a combination of education and professional experience, and encompasses areas of affordable housing development, finance, policy, research, or coalition building related to housing production and/or preservation.
• Community engager and facilitator: You know the distinction and have familiarity in shifting between driving change through direct action (on your part) and creating space for change to be co-created by many (sometimes including your input, but not always).
• Committed to operationalizing racial equity: You have an interest in and are aware of how to explicitly consider racial equity in decisions, including policies, practices, programs, and budgets.
• Leadership enthusiast: You love leadership and regularly think about how to help people recognize their agency and influence outcomes regardless of positional authority.
• Holder of the “both/and”: Able to hold apparently conflicting ideas and embrace our non-partisan approach to prepare individuals, diverse in thought and background, to be leaders.
• Innovator: You think creatively, and see opportunities to create value and increase our impact.
• Collaborator: You play well with others and thrive in contexts where you are bringing people together to achieve common goals.
• Belonging creator: You understand and are aware that creating psychological safety allows all people to feel welcome, able to take risks, and able to shape and influence the group.
• Autonomous worker: You exercise judgment to prioritize your work and hold ownership of moving toward your goals while welcoming advice and input from stakeholders.
• Lifelong learner: You consistently seek out new information to stay current with best practices; you welcome feedback and can integrate it into your work.
• Impact seeker: Your values and life experiences connect you to our work at Coro to foster a thriving democracy and tackle society’s biggest challenges together.
• Culturally adaptive: You understand, articulate, and navigate the differences and similarities across work cultures. As an employee of Coro working in a jurisdiction, you will “dance” with many types of peoples and within varying systems.

These skills are required:
• Related to preserving and producing affordable housing:
◦ Familiarity with policies and programs, funding and financial structures, and the development process for affordable housing production and preservation.
◦ Expertise in one or more of the following: affordable housing development and/or finance, affordable housing program design and delivery; training and technical assistance; research and data analysis.
◦ Excellent written skills including experience preparing policy memos and reports, and performing research.
◦ Strong oral communication skills with a range of stakeholder types, including community members, government staff, elected officials, nonprofits, banks, etc.
◦ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives and assignments, meet deadlines, promptly follow-up with stakeholders, and coordinate effectively among widely dispersed partners.
◦ Ability to operate independently and successfully navigate new situations and environments.
◦ Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Related to leading collaboratively:
◦ Ability to work well with stakeholders
◦ Interpersonal savvy
◦ Comfort in dealing with ambiguity
◦ Compassion, empathy, and deep listening skills
◦ Ability to create environments where people’s differences are represented and respected
◦ Time management
◦ Analysis and synthesis of proposed policy solutions
◦ Excellent public presentation/speaking skills

POSITION LOGISTICS
The Work:
This is a full-time, salaried role and requires a 2-year commitment. Eleven fellows will be selected from a competitive pool. Jurisdictions will be assigned during each applicant’s interview process.

You will physically work with a government partner at their location in a full-time capacity. A two-way matching process will pair Fellows with their government and community partner assignments.

The day-to-day work will include, but not be limited to:
• Create housing policies and programs that meet the needs of the local community.
• Develop program guidelines, policy memos, best practices, etc. Draft legislation as needed.
• Identify/align efforts with other state and regional housing programs/funding sources and loan products. As appropriate, create housing funding policies and proposals to secure funding.
• Engage technical assistants to support the creation of innovative affordable housing policy solutions, including financial analysis.
• Build political support by convening government and community partners on a regular basis to develop trust and co-create policy and programs.
• Meet with the broader community of core teams intermittently to cultivate a network of innovative and equity-minded housing policy makers, share key project updates, and learn from one other.

Salary and Benefits:
Fellows will be employed and provided with the following benefits by Coro Northern California:
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Parental leaves
• Professional development
• Transportation reimbursement
The anticipated annual salary for this position is $125,000.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
On March 11, 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to constitute a public health emergency. Coro Northern California has adopted a policy that requires all employees, in-person program participants in Coro owned and operated programs, faculty, independent contractors, board members, and temporary workers (“Covered Individuals”) to have received FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccinations and be considered fully vaccinated, as defined by current CDC guidelines, before in-person, indoor interaction and before coming to Coro offices or in-person indoor training premises, as permitted by law and based upon guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health authorities, unless an individual is eligible for and has received a written exemption from Coro.

This policy has been established to minimize exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 among, and thereby safeguard the health and well-being of Covered Individuals, their families, and visitors, as well as the community at large. These purposes are accomplished through the requirement that all Covered Individuals receive an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccination. This policy will be enforced in compliance with all applicable laws and guidance, and as such, if any terms of this policy are contradicted by any applicable laws or guidance from California or federal public health authorities, then those shall govern.

Diversity Statement:
Coro is an equal opportunity employer. We STRONGLY encourage and seek applications from women-identifying individuals, BIPOC, bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the LGBTQ+ communities. Read more about Coro’s Approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

​​YOUR LEGACY
When you look back on this experience…
Because of your efforts, the vision of secure and affordable housing will become a reality for more individuals and families within the jurisdiction you will have worked within for two years. Moreover, you will be an experienced, skilled thought leader in strategizing and developing innovative, equitable, and inclusive housing policy. Reflecting on your time in the Partnerships for the Bay’s Future Fellowship, you will have answers to key questions such as:
• How do I best empathize with, understand, and mirror back the interests of affordable housing stakeholders?
• What does it take to cultivate deep relationships when seeking to build innovative and inclusive housing solutions?
• Who now can call this jurisdiction “home” because of the alleviation of the housing crisis?
• What is most required of me and my stakeholders, respectively and collectively, to fully embrace an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to policy making?
• What have I learned about working within one particular jurisdiction while also thinking critically about affordable housing across the whole of the Bay Area?
• Where is the government best and least equipped to effect change as it relates to affordable housing?
• Who did I need to be – for my core team of government and community partners – to develop and effectively create an implementable affordable housing policy?

How To Apply

Have questions? Visit our website (https://coronorcal.org/program/the-partnership-for-the-bays-future-fellowship/) to register for an informational session or contact program staff.

To apply, please complete the application form. Only applications submitted through this form will be considered.
https://coro.smapply.io/prog/the_partnership_for_the_bays_future_fellowship_application/

Applications are due on March 9, 2022. Early applications are strongly encouraged. The Fellowship is a full-time, two-year commitment. Candidate interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis between February 2 – March 25. Fellowship invitations will be sent by April 18. The Fellowship will launch in June 2022 and conclude in May 2024.

Virtual Office (East coast Headquartered)

Trainer and Advisor, Philanthropic Advising Services, ABFE

The Organization

ABFE is a 501(c)(3), membership-based philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities. Partnering with foundations, nonprofits and individuals, ABFE provides its members with professional development and technical assistance resources that further the philanthropic sector’s connection and responsiveness to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion. Established in 1971 as the Association of Black Foundation Executives, the all-volunteer organization was credited with many of philanthropy’s early gains in diversity. It since has evolved into a fully staffed, influential network. In 2013, the organization shed its descriptor and adopted the simpler ABFE (ab-fee) to better reflect its broadening membership.

Position Overview

The Trainer/Advisor will lend her/his expertise to train and facilitate ABFE’s racial equity and philanthropic advising services content. The trainer/advisor will actively participate in the development and execution of ABFE’s growing portfolio to advance racial equity in philanthropic practices. The Trainer/Advisor works closely with the Director of Philanthropic Advising Services to further support ABFE’s program delivery and professional development goals and services. The position is also responsible for supporting the implementation of various projects’ activities in partnership with ABFE partners and affiliations, as directed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support timeline management and assist with meeting target deliverables on schedule and of high quality. • Lead racial equity training and facilitation for ABFE clients and internal/designated engagements. • Identify learning tools that further enhance ABFE racial equity training and delivery. • Support development and management of curriculum development in partnership with the director and VP. • Serve as lead facilitator with ABFE external training team members. • Support development of pre-and post-training materials (pre-readings; post-observation memo; client follow-up check in process). • Lead internal training events. • Serve as thought partner for Director, Philanthropic Advisory Services team. 2 Relationships and Networks • Key Outside Relationships include: ABFE racial equity clients and prospective clients; foundation and nonprofit professionals; other sector professionals aligned with ABFE mission; ABFE members; content specialists • Assist with execution of evaluation vehicles for on-going assessment of philanthropic advising services programming. • Create and configure virtual events, including but not limited to Zoom, GoTo Slack, Sli.do; Jam Board platforms. • Generate and download reports: registrant, attendee, polling responses, and Q&A. • Conduct & archive local/regional racial equity/inequity history research for client workshops. Communications support • Ability to be trusted with confidential and proprietary information from clients and prospects. • Capable of synthesizing racial equity and philanthropic processes and practices , which will provide useful instruction for clients. • Support development of philanthropic advising services materials. • Supports program coordination and execution of Programs & other ABFE departments, as needed (including Harambee (annual conference; Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program; webinars; Black Social Change Funders Network; Congressional Black Caucus Black Business Series, etc.). Administrative Support • Provide meeting support including logistical setup, note-taking, and document preparation, in the absence of administrative support. • Process invoices, receipts, and general expense items for trainings and workshops. • Monitors tracking of trainings/workshops. • Ability to use & effectively navigate technologies required for day-to-day office work and conducting virtual workshops.

Desired Skills, Qualifications, Education & Experience
Solid writing capabilities. • Demonstrated experience with understanding and teaching racial equity concept and practices. • Experience with training groups and individuals (virtual and in-person). • 4+ years of experience with facilitation and curriculum development. • Ability to provide professional feedback and coaching support. • Ability to manage high content presentations, timing, and group dynamics of all sizes. • Some experience with organizational change work in the non-profit/philanthropy sector. • Ability to multi-task and effectively hit deadlines, being responsive to coworkers and external clients. 3 • Ability to travel as needed for workshops, events/conferences and in-person staff meetings, as needed. • Ability to manage required expenses and budget responsibilities as needed.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. ABFE is an at-will employer and may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.

AAP/EEO Statement: ABFE is an active Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law

How To Apply
Interested candidates, please apply through the following link https://smrtr.io/7NfjW, including your cover letter and a copy of your resume for consideration. Position open until filled. Salary: $72,000-$77,000 

Virtual (East Coast Headquarters) Programs and Philanthropic Advising

Director, Philanthropic Advising Services, ABFE

The Organization

ABFE is a 501(c)(3), membership-based philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities. Partnering with foundations, nonprofits and individuals, ABFE provides its members with professional development and technical assistance resources that further the philanthropic sector’s connection and responsiveness to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion. Established in 1971 as the Association of Black Foundation Executives, the all-volunteer organization was credited with many of philanthropy’s early gains in diversity. It since has evolved into a fully staffed, influential network. In 2013, the organization shed its descriptor and adopted the simpler ABFE (ab-fee) to better reflect its broadening membership.

Position Overview

The Trainer/Advisor will lend her/his expertise to train and facilitate ABFE’s racial equity and philanthropic advising services content. The trainer/advisor will actively participate in the development and execution of ABFE’s growing portfolio to advance racial equity in philanthropic practices. The Trainer/Advisor works closely with the Director of Philanthropic Advising Services to further support ABFE’s program delivery and professional development goals and services. The position is also responsible for supporting the implementation of various projects’ activities in partnership with ABFE partners and affiliations, as directed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support timeline management and assist with meeting target deliverables on schedule and of high quality. • Lead racial equity training and facilitation for ABFE clients and internal/designated engagements. • Identify learning tools that further enhance ABFE racial equity training and delivery. • Support development and management of curriculum development in partnership with the director and VP. • Serve as lead facilitator with ABFE external training team members. • Support development of pre-and post-training materials (pre-readings; post-observation memo; client follow-up check in process). • Lead internal training events. • Serve as thought partner for Director, Philanthropic Advisory Services team. 2 Relationships and Networks • Key Outside Relationships include: ABFE racial equity clients and prospective clients; foundation and nonprofit professionals; other sector professionals aligned with ABFE mission; ABFE members; content specialists • Assist with execution of evaluation vehicles for on-going assessment of philanthropic advising services programming. • Create and configure virtual events, including but not limited to Zoom, GoTo Slack, Sli.do; Jam Board platforms. • Generate and download reports: registrant, attendee, polling responses, and Q&A. • Conduct & archive local/regional racial equity/inequity history research for client workshops. Communications support • Ability to be trusted with confidential and proprietary information from clients and prospects. • Capable of synthesizing racial equity and philanthropic processes and practices , which will provide useful instruction for clients. • Support development of philanthropic advising services materials. • Supports program coordination and execution of Programs & other ABFE departments, as needed (including Harambee (annual conference; Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program; webinars; Black Social Change Funders Network; Congressional Black Caucus Black Business Series, etc.). Administrative Support • Provide meeting support including logistical setup, note-taking, and document preparation, in the absence of administrative support. • Process invoices, receipts, and general expense items for trainings and workshops. • Monitors tracking of trainings/workshops. • Ability to use & effectively navigate technologies required for day-to-day office work and conducting virtual workshops.

Desired Skills, Qualifications, Education & Experience
Solid writing capabilities. • Demonstrated experience with understanding and teaching racial equity concept and practices. • Experience with training groups and individuals (virtual and in-person). • 4+ years of experience with facilitation and curriculum development. • Ability to provide professional feedback and coaching support. • Ability to manage high content presentations, timing, and group dynamics of all sizes. • Some experience with organizational change work in the non-profit/philanthropy sector. • Ability to multi-task and effectively hit deadlines, being responsive to coworkers and external clients. 3 • Ability to travel as needed for workshops, events/conferences and in-person staff meetings, as needed. • Ability to manage required expenses and budget responsibilities as needed.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. ABFE is an at-will employer and may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.

AAP/EEO Statement: ABFE is an active Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, please apply through the following link https://smrtr.io/7NfjW, including your cover letter and a copy of your resume for consideration. Position open until filled. Salary: $90,000-$100,000

New York, NY and Washington DC areas

Event Consultant, ABFE

The Organization

About ABFE
ABFE is a membership-based philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities. Partnering with foundations, nonprofits, and individuals, ABFE provides its members with professional development and technical assistance resources that further the philanthropic sector’s connection and responsiveness to racially equitable practices equity, diversity and inclusion.

Position Overview

Signature Convenings Overview Harambee (Annual Conference) – April – Three and a half day event for approximately 500 attendees. It’s literal translation in Swahili is “all pull together”. This is the nation’s largest gathering of Black professionals in philanthropy. This conference ABFE presents its members, stakeholders and partners a multi-day agenda, aimed at increasing public and private investments in Black communities. From its inception, ABFE has served to be a vehicle for leveraging resources for the betterment of Black communities. Harambee features signature events off-site programming, exhibit space, site sessions (off property learning experiences and virtual tools to support the event and create a solid experience for attendees. Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program (CLFP) Leadership Retreat – October or November – Five-and-a-half-day event for about 20 participants (mix of Cohort, staff & consultants). CLFP is a year-long experience designed to sharpen the skills and strengthen the leadership capacity of foundation staff, donors, and trustees who are committed to assisting Black through philanthropy. Fellows have the opportunity to learn from seasoned Grantmakers and peers on a regular basis, understand how to be more effective agents for change within their institutions, and participate in a network that focuses on innovative solutions to community challenges. The Fellowship begins with a week-long Leadership Summit in a designated host city, which includes local site sessions, workshops, community 2 dining and networking experiences. Women in Philanthropy – June/July or August – Two and a half day event for 50-75 attendees. The Women in Philanthropy Leadership Retreat is where Black women come together around a shared belief that we cannot harness our full power and purpose without supportive spaces that renew and transform the mind, body, and spirit. This annual leadership event serves as a unique time for women leaders to nourish, heal, and network with advisors and colleagues in the field. The program features a collection of dynamic speakers set to inspire and invigorate our lives. Each retreat is uniquely designed to support and sustain the overall health and well- being of attendees as the core to leadership sustainability and development. The care and keeping of this community are critical to safeguarding the voice, activism, and humanity of Black women in the field of philanthropy.

SCOPE OF WORK

We anticipate that the Event and Production leader/company hired for this project would begin this work by December 1, 2021 and complete this work by November, 2022. Project Management (Pre-, Onsite & Post-Event Support) Each event has specific needs and audiences. The production leader/company will work with ABFE Programs team to ensure the successful design and execution of each event. The role will include. Provide initial outline of program, analyze space needs and technical requirements for each event. • Develop & execute event timelines in partnership with ABFE programs team. • Support Hotel and sub-contractor RFP’s including interviews/site visits (when applicable) • Ideate with the team & recommend venues and space needs • Support transportation logistics • Support staff & host committee meeting agendas by supporting activities Registration Management Manage registration tasks including badge production. • Badge print production. • Coordination of on-site registration logistics • Registration Staffing Schedule, schedule volunteers and/or hire temp staff, and manage all reg. staff on site • Project management: Tote bag/Registration Kit/ Badge assembly • Shipping matrix of registration items Volunteer Coordination – pre-event (where applicable) • Identify on-site staffing needs, and build volunteer schedule prior to show. • Work with ABFE team to access list of volunteers to schedule. Field questions, manage schedule and role changes. Hotel/Venue Support/Management (as applicable for hotel or event venues) • Liaise with hotel/venue throughout projects. 3 • Help hotel/venue reps. understand projected staff room block and number of single/double rooms, comp room nights and other concessions. • Make sure the tracking process works smoothly and that all deadlines with a financial impact are clear to the team. • Liaise with hotel to deliver names/ dates for staff / speaker hotel block. • Ensure hotel room costs are optimized, avoid “no show” and other penalties. • Manage Audit process to for optimum comp room credits and future planning. • Support logistics regarding all venue logistics, including food and beverage (BEOS) needs in accordance with contracts (as applicable), • Coordinate decorations, aesthetics, furniture, etc. with property or sub-contractor (where applicable). • support coordination of shipping (in-bound and out-bound supports). • Support meetings with hotel staff, including site visits; food tastings; walk-throughs; pre-event briefings. Vendor & Sponsor Coordination/Liaison • Liaise with sponsors and exhibitors to ensure quality exhibit/sponsor experience • Develop and manage exhibit space (in-person or virtual) • Support sponsorship Strategies, goals and fulfilment VIII. Post-Event Debriefs • Plus/Delta exercise with property and ABFE team (What went well / not so well) • Recommendations for future planning PROPOSAL GUIDELINES QUALIFICATIONS – We are seeking a skilled event producer has advanced capacity to support the following: o A creative and innovative strategies to create successful events. o Experience in producing events of all sizes – from meetings to larger conferences. o Detail oriented and capable of leading and supporting as needed. o Exemplary customer service commitment. o Ability to be nimble & adapt efficiently as circumstances change. o managing complete registration processes o managing virtual convenings and skilled use of virtual tools (apps; etc.) o hotel processes, including production and room/reservation supports, o Experience working with exhibitors and sponsors o Experience working with Black/Minority owned businesses 4 Please use the following as a guide for your proposal: Maximum proposal length (including title page, cover letter, proposal, qualifications, and budget).

Please provide

1. Cover letter, which provide information about the producer/organization.
2. A detailed description of recent clients and projects as they relate to conducting similar work (or links to a portfolio).
3. A minimum of two references (with contact information) from organizations for which you have provided consulting services in the recent past.
4. Contact name, phone number, email address and mailing address of the lead staff responsible for filing the proposal.
• A narrative that describes your approach to small and large events.
• Respondents to this RFP are encouraged to recommend additional or alternative activities, if they believe they would be relevant for this project.
• A timeline and work plan for the project year.
• Designated staff/partners/subcontractors’ brief biographies/qualifications of staff/partners/subcontractors identified to provide services.
• Itemized budget, broken out for each component and each aspect of the work. Pricing information should include the basis for payment such as hourly rates and a number of estimated hours needed for each project.
• Preferred payment structure/timeline.

How To Apply

Deadline for receipt of proposals is November 15, 2021 at 5:00 pm EST. All proposals should be submitted electronically to Sheryl Wesley, Administrative Associate, Programs @swesley@abfe.org or Tekecha Morgan, Programs Manager @tmorgan@abfe.org. Please include in the subject line: “Event Production Company for ABFE”

Remote

Manager of Networks and Partnerships, ABFE

The Organization

ABFE is a membership-based philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities. Partnering with foundations, nonprofits, and individuals, ABFE provides its members with professional development and technical assistance resources that further the philanthropic sector’s connection and responsiveness to issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Established in 1971 as the Association of Black Foundation Executives, the all-volunteer organization instituted many of philanthropy’s early gains in racial diversity. ABFE has since evolved into a fully staffed, influential network. In 2013, the organization shed its descriptor and adopted the simpler ABFE to reflect its broadening membership better. www.abfe.org.

Position Overview
ABFE is currently seeking a seasoned professional with experience in assessing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners, serving as the individual responsible for activating networks, creating supportive and proactive partnerships with the goal of delivering positive outcomes and impact for ABFE.
ABFE is seeking applications from individuals with experience working in the philanthropic sector and experience influencing strategic outcomes within partnership working groups. Applicants need to demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills, effective networking and influencing skills and experience building and maintaining productive relationships.

Position Summary
Working with the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Membership, and our ABFE members, the Networks and Partnerships Manager will lead ABFE’s base-building, capacity building, and movement campaign work. They will be responsible for aligning ABFE designated working groups/caucuses/networks, issue campaigns, movement politics, and leadership development with ambitious campaign and policy, communications, and power-building goals. The Networks and Partnerships Manager will be a public leader and strategic thinker who can build meaningful relationships with various constituencies and model its values and culture.

The Networks and Partnerships Manager works closely with ABFE’s leadership and staff to develop comprehensive strategies and systems to identify and engage ABFE’s membership and other stakeholders in organizing Black people’s philanthropic power. These comprehensive engagement strategies deepen relationships between ABFE and its membership, stakeholders, and other Black movement leaders to steward the constituent relationship, increase retention, strengthen the ABFE brand, and expand ABFE’s profile and reach into new and existing constituent groups. The position develops, sustains, supports, and shapes ABFE’s constituency partnership. This includes working with Black Foundation Trustees and CEOs, the Blacks In Philanthropy Networks, alumni of ABFE’s Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program, Black Donor Advised Funds, and Black-led Social Change Movement organizations (members and partners).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain a deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape (national, regional, and local) and think
creatively about leveraging critical voices to make ABFE’s transformative work come alive, inspiring more
individuals and constituency groups to commit to reforming philanthropy.
• Lead ABFE’s regional strategy to institutionalize ABFE’s Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities,
Racial Equity frame, and ABFE’s ten-point platform for philanthropic reform for Black lives throughout all engaged philanthropic networks. Philanthropic networks include but are not limited to Black CEOs of
Foundations, Black Trustees of Foundations, Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program alumni, and the
Blacks in Philanthropy networks.
• Build regional capacity by identifying and cultivating members of ABFE as chairs and leaders of ABFE’s
constituency groups while ensuring the participation of a representative segment of the Black experience.
• Identify and manage individual and organizational relationships with aligned partners and groups,
including other organizations working to improve philanthropy or eradicate anti-Black racism or are
organizations that Black-led (board, staff, and mission).
• Develop a work plan in collaboration with the program and external affairs staff (development,
communications, and membership) staff to build a comprehensive and achievable strategy that meets
grant and organizational objectives.
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From Reaction to Action – Using all Resources to Inform Racially Equitable Corporate Philanthropy Webinar

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Tue, Nov 17, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST

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Philanthropic Efforts of Investment Managers of Color: The Cycle of Philanthropic Impact

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Bridging the Waters in Turbulent Times: Caribbean & U.S. Foundation Leader Exchange on COVID-19

Wed, Jun 3, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

ABFE Funder Briefing: COVID-19 Relief for Black Businesses

Thu, May 17, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

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Everybody Counts: Our Voice, Our Power, Our Census 2020

Thu, Jul 25, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

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Changing the Narrative, Means Real Infrastructure for Real Power led by Rashad Robinson

Thu, Jun 27, 2019 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

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ABFE’s Black Social Funders Change Network Presents “This Is How We Do It: Funding Black Social Change with Intent & For Impact”

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

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Funding Black Prosperity: How Foundations can Support Black Businesses and Strengthen Black Communities

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

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ABFE’s Black Social Funders Change Network Presents “Saving Our Democracy: Philanthropy’s Role in Protecting and Building Black Political Power”

Friday, December 15, 2017 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

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United for All Dreamers: Strategies for Supporting AAPI, Black, and LGBTQ DACA Immigrants

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

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Beyond Plight: Keys to Optimal Development for Black Men and Boys – A Funders Briefing

Thursday, August 17, 2017 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

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The Color of Philanthropy: Southern Leaders, National Potential

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

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In this movement moment, it’s time for national funders to look South. Our Southern neighbors have a vibrant history of successful movements for racial and social justice, yet grassroots Southern leaders are often overlooked by philanthropy and lack funding to pursue their own agendas.

The South is already home to a strong ecosystem of people-of-color (POC)-led philanthropic institutions that can help drive resources for racial and social justice. National grantmakers can learn from and partner with these institutions. This webinar will explore the crucial role of POC-led philanthropy in the South, with an emphasis on the powerful potential for significant impact not only in the Southern region, but nationally.

Join NCRP, ABFE, Grantmakers for Souther Progress (GSP) and the Southeastern Council of Foundations (SECF) for a conversation with Takema Robinson, director of the Greater New Orleans Funders Network (moderator); Felecia Lucky, executive director of the Black Belt Community Foundation; Flozell Daniels, Jr., president and CEO of the Foundation for Louisiana; Karen Watson, executive director of the Positive Action Committee; and Fernando Cuevas, executive director of the Southern Partners Fund.

To learn more about the webinar speakers, please visit: www.ncrp.org/event/color-philanthropy-southern-leaders-national-potential

Gender Norms & Black Youth: Reconnecting Race, Class AND Gender

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

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Rigid gender norms have immense raced and classed impacts on youth of color. In fact, gender affects almost every problem funders address. Yet, while some funders are solidly grounded in racial and economic justice, few do innovative work or challenge their grantees to do so when it comes to gender. Studies clearly show that young Black men and women who internalized rigid ideals for masculinity and femininity have lower life outcomes in areas like health and education. On the flip side, those who don’t conform to gender norms – who are gay or trans –face their own adverse life impacts from rigid gender expectations.

This session will help participants reconnect race, class, and gender. Participants will learn how gender norms have specific impacts on life outcomes among youth of color. Concrete examples will be provided on integrating a gender lens into “intersectional” giving. No prior knowledge necessary, but reports will be shared to provide context.

The recent, critically acclaimed movie, Moonlight, tells a powerful narrative of some Black males becoming men. It has struck a chord with many of those who have seen it. If you can, see the film, before the webinar, as it’s in theaters now – http://moonlight-movie.com/

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  1. Know and understand basic gender associated terminology
  2. Understand the basic concepts of gender transformative giving
  3. Know how gender norms impact Black and other youth of color, and how to integrate this into an intersectional approach to gender

Co-hosts – True Child; Frontline Solutions; Funders for LGBTQ Issues

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Foundations and Hospitals: New Partnerships to Improve Black Lives

Thursday, October 20, 2016 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST

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Health reform initiatives, coupled with national discourse on the social and economic conditions of Black communities, offer new opportunities for partnership between hospitals and philanthropy. Forces that continue to negatively influence the health and wellbeing of residents from historically marginalized Black communities will be explored and contemporary manifestations of institutionalized racism–and its impact on population health–will be discussed in this webinar.

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Policing Blackness: Black Communities and Criminal Justice

Thursday, August 18, 2016 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

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Contemporary racial disparities are well documented through the disproportionate relationship between Black communities and the criminal justice system. Undeniably, over the last 3 years the issues of Black communities, social justice and policing have been headline news throughout the nation generating polarizing political debates.

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Black Power 50: A Funders Conversation

Thursday, June 16, 2016 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

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June 16th marks the 50th anniversary of the term “Black Power” prominently introduced by activist Stokely Carmichael addressing an organized audience in Greenwood, Mississippi after the shooting of civil rights leader James Meredith, who was wounded in a march to register Black people to vote following the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Black Power became more than a term. Black Power formalized an important intellectual, social and artistic framework that inspired a new generation and movement to address eroding civil rights protection. The framework inspired the later work of Dr. Martin Luther King, introduced the Black Arts Movement, promoted Black Studies programs across colleges and universities and encouraged dynamic grassroots activism national and throughout the globe.

This timely conversation will examine how philanthropy addresses the historic and contemporary relationship towards advancing grassroots leadership and organizations that work towards advancing justice, equity and fulfillment for Black communities that introduce new ideas and strategies for social progress. Ideals associated with Black Power have re-emerged for a new generation within popular culture and discourse, as evident with the recent photograph of the all-female West Point graduates, films and the entertainer Beyonce. Similar towards today’s #BlackLivesMatter movement, philanthropy can constructively respond to new cultural and social narratives that relate towards effective grant making. This session will bring together leading thinkers to address the role foundations can play in advancing racial justice and equity.

Building a Strong Infrastructure for Black Civic Engagement Political Giving

Thursday, May 19, 2016 2:00-3:00 EDT

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A discussion on how to incorporate civic engagement and political giving into your philanthropic strategy. In the upcoming year the significance of voting in the Black community will be at the forefront of most news cycles. However, most of our philanthropic efforts do not address many of the root issues – the underinvestment in Black political infrastructure. We will highlight the value of c4 resources and the best vehicles to leverage your c3 dollars to help build Black political infrastructure and strengthen the organizations that are leading this work.

Our guests will include leaders from the civic engagement and political world. The panel will be moderated by Cietta Kiandoli, Director of the Black Civic Engagement Fund at the Democracy Alliance. We look forward to your participation in what promises to be a robust discussion about what we can build together.

2016 CLFP Interest Call / ABFE Webinar

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 2:00-3:00 EDT

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The ABFE Connecting Leaders Fellowship is a year-long experience designed to sharpen the skills and strengthen the leadership capacity of foundation staff, donors, and trustees who are committed to assisting Black communities through philanthropy. Fellows have the opportunity to learn from seasoned grantmakers and peers on a regular basis, understand how to be more effective agents for change within their institutions, and participate in a network that focuses on innovative solutions to community challenges. Fellows attend a week-long Leadership Summit and are assigned an executive coach. In addition, each fellow is required to complete a community-based learning project during the fellowship year. This can be volunteer work or a research project on a topic of interest. Please note that fellows will be based at their home institutions and in their communities during the fellowship year.

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Thursday, March 17, 2016 2:00-3:00 EDT

Black Social Change Funders Network Webinar

Thursday, December 10, 2015 1:30-3:00 EDT

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Making Black Lives Matter DOWNLOAD PDF Slide Presentation VIEW HERE

In the past year, the “Black Lives Matter” Movement has successfully rekindled a public consciousness and action about anti-Black racism in law enforcement and other areas of Black life that we have not seen in 40 years. However, this moment has also revealed that in order for Black communities to matter and thrive, it is necessary to strengthen the institutional and political power of the Black community by revitalizing the infrastructure for Black social change. This is the broader opportunity sparked by this moment and one in which philanthropy can play a major role. The Hill-Snowdon Foundation and ABFE have come together to launch the Black Social Change Funders Network to stimulate and coordinate philanthropic action to revitalize Black social change infrastructure.

Please listen in on the first meeting of the Black Social Change Funders Network where the vision, purpose and proposed functions of the Network were discussed and offer an opportunity for participants to ask questions and engage in the work going forward.

Nathaniel Chioke Williams
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Susan Batten
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Black Out: Understanding LGBTQ Advocacy and Black Communities

Thursday, November 19, 2015 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

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Black LGBTQ communities have always been at the intersection of racial justice and LGBTQ activism, although their continued invisibility within these movements have marginalized their voices due to homophobia, transphobia, bi-phobia and racism. Although pioneers such as James Baldwin, Lorraine Hansberry, Audre Lorde and Bayard Rustin used activism to advance racial justice and LGBTQ issues, there is still more work to be done.

LGBTQ Black communities experience a unique form of discrimination at home and within faith institutions, schools, workplaces, health facilities and communities. This session, co-sponsored by Funders for LGBTQ Issues and The Third Wave Fund, will examine how leaders and organizations connect racial and LGBTQ identity to secure social justice for LGBTQ people.

Speakers:
Gabriel Foster, Trans Justice Funding Project
Naa Hammond, Funders for LGBTQ Issues
Ernest Hopkins, San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Roz Lee, Arcus Foundation

Moderator:
Alvin Starks, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Evaluation as a Tool Towards Equity

Thursday, September 18, 2015 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

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There has been increasing interest among the members and allies, who are more explicitly taking a stance on racial inequity. We believe that philanthropy can play a major role in mitigating racial inequity in our society.

In this webinar, led by Jara Dean-Coffey, with jdcPartnerships, we’ll explore how to push for greater understanding and implications (and limitations) of an equity frame. Diversity and Inclusion remain areas that are more comfortable to adopt, but ABFE sees them as steps on the path to equity–the ultimate goal. What’s needed to deepen and expand understanding about equity, both within philanthropy as well as externally (with partners, communities, etc.)?

This webinar offers a frame for evaluation, aligned with the efforts of many foundations engaged in efforts to promote equity, equitable evaluation (EE). It offers a brief overview of evolution of evaluation and its relationship to philanthropy in order to contextualize the capacities and competencies needed to adopt an equitable evaluation approach.

Pre-reading:

Raising the Bar – Integrating Cultural Competence and Equity: Equitable Evaluation – http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/tfr/vol6/iss2/8/

Participants will receive an overview of resources related to equitable evaluation as well as a set of reflection questions to support Equitable Evaluation Capacity Building (EECB) after the webinar.

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Jara Dean-Coffey, jdcPartnerships

Funders Briefing: An Update on the Movement for Black Lives

Thursday, September 10, 2015 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

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What some saw as a fleeting moment, has become a global movement–a revolution. Marches and uprisings have emerged across the world in response to the long-argued fact that Black people have been, disproportionately, victimized in a myriad of ways. Philanthropic & social justice leaders have convened in Napa, Detroit, Cleveland, Ferguson and New York, with a deep commitment to fighting against state-sanctioned violence, explicit injustice and implicit bias. Activists have, successfully, forced a conversation on race to the national political arena. The criminalization of “Laughing while Black”, on a Napa wine train, reminds us that being Black has a cost in a racially inequitable society–and no one is exempt.

Join this call and get the latest updates on how philanthropy is moving forward as part of the movement for racial equity and Black liberation — and what’s needed — as we continue to proclaim that #BlackLivesMatter every day and everywhere.

Consider these articles as important pre-reading for the call – and for your calling:
As We Mourn Charleston’s Victims, Philanthropy Must Act – https://philanthropy.com/article/Opinion-As-We-Mourn/231189

A Decade After Katrina, Can Philanthropy Make Black Lives Matter? – https://philanthropy.com/article/Opinion-A-Decade-After/232659

ABFE Makes a Point – http://www.abfemakesapoint.org/

Speakers:
Allen Kwabena Frimpong, BCT Partners
Marjona Jones, Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock
Nakisha M. Lewis, Ms. Foundation for Women
Tynesha McHarris, Brooklyn Community Foundation
Nathaniel Chioke Williams, Hill-Snowdon Foundation

Moderator:
Edward Jones, ABFE- A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities

Gathering Strength: How the Movement for Black Lives is Growing

Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

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The movement to celebrate, organize, support, and defend Black communities from police and state violence and assert the right to survive and thrive has grown into a national and worldwide movement for systemic transformation and deep healing. A new chapter is being written in the long journey towards racial justice and Black liberation.

Convenings, like Black Lives Matter Chapter Convening In Detroit (June) and the Movement for Black Lives Convening in Cleveland (July) are creating spaces for Black activists to realize that promise fully–on their own terms. On this call, you will hear from convening organizers and fellow grantmakers about opportunities to support this important groundswell of momentum to build for the long term.

Co-sponsors: Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, ABFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities, Emerging Practitioners In Philanthropy, Funders Collaborative on Youth Organizing, Funders for LGBTQ Issues, The George Gund Foundation, Native Americans in Philanthropy, Neighborhood Funders Group, New York Women’s Foundation, North Star Fund, Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity, Proteus Fund, Solidaire Network, and Women Donors Network

Black Vote Matters: Exploring the Shifting Landscape of Voting, Democracy & Civic Participation

Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT

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Undeniably, voting and civic participation have been vital elements towards establishing an inclusive and vibrant democracy to ensure all people have a voice in their nation. On August 6th our nation will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), one of the crowning achievements of the Civil Rights Movement, yet two years ago a key section of VRA was overturned by the United States Supreme Court, therefore redefining voter protection. Respectfully, VRA is only one part of a larger system to encourage civic participation. Throughout the United States, issues of voter suppression, re-districting, and other issues continue to disproportionately impact and influence the lives of Black voters. Given the importance of civic engagement in a growing multi-racial nation, what does the future of funding and activism towards protecting Black voters look like? What constructive roles can advocates and funders play in addressing these new dynamics? This provocative conversation will explore challenges and opportunities towards expanding and supporting civic participation within Black communities.

Presenters:
Keesha Gaskins, Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Ludovic Blain, Color of Democracy Fund
Austin Thompson, Youth Engagement Fund/ Democracy Alliance

Moderator:
Alvin Louis Starks, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

#BlackLivesMatter in Philanthropy: Black Funders As Organizers
Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT


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A discussion on our urgent responsibility to challenge our sector & strategies for how to start with your own institution and networks. This conversation reminds Black professionals in philanthropy that we have a right to show up as our “whole selves” as black people and as organizers. In order to support and strengthen social movements, it is critical for philanthropy to shift into a community that genuinely values all Black lives. As we learn from our sisters and brothers using their bodies on protest lines to challenge the state, we must move with urgency to change our own instructions, our foundation networks and colleagues to move towards becoming more responsive to the needs of Black leadership and Black communities. We hope to use this conversation to share opportunities for collective action, examples and strategies to begin your own organizing and inspire each other to be willing to take risks.

Some background on how this group came to be and what it hopes to achieve: The police killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner and the decision by respective Grand Juries not to bring forth criminal charges unleashed the anger and energy of Black communities across the United States. Black philanthropists were not immune to this moment and today, collectively and individually, we struggle to better understand our roles.

#BlackLivesMatter is opening spaces for Black practitioners, allies, and partners in philanthropy to further expand their involvement in this current movement for Black lives.

Presenters:
Tynesha McHarris, Brooklyn Community Foundation
Nakisha Lewis, Ms. Foundation for Women
Allen Kwabena Frimpong, BCT Partners

Moderator:
Edward Jones, Vice President of Programs, ABFE

Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program Interest Call
Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT

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During this call, participants were able to chat with ABFE staff members about our signature Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program and the application process.

Presenters:
Lynne Algrant, Professional Development Coordinator, ABFE
Edward Jones, Vice President of Programs, ABFE

Embracing Equity: One Funder's Journey
Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT

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Nonet Sykes, Senior Associate with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, will lead a webinar highlighting the organization’s internal and external Race Equity and Inclusion efforts, the Equitable Opportunities Framework and promising strategies for increasing equity and equitable opportunities both within a foundation and in the field.

By the end of this session, participants will:
1. Have a shared understanding of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s internal and external Race Equity and Inclusion efforts and the Equitable Opportunities Framework
2. Gain knowledge on how they might employ Casey’s Equitable Opportunities Framework and strategies in their work
3. Understand the implications of implementing Race Equity and Inclusion efforts within a foundation.

Presenters:
Nonet Sykes, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Moderator:
Edward Jones, Vice President of Programs, ABFE

Re-imagining Blackness: An Inspiring Lens on Films and Activism
Thursday, March 19, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT

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Nearly 100 years ago, the film “Birth of Nation” was created to perpetuate inaccurate Black narratives and shape public opinion towards recently freed Blacks that were migrating throughout the United States into newly formed urban enclaves. Today, contemporary films like “SELMA” and documentaries like the recently released “Through a Lens Darkly” provide a powerful and lasting medium towards advancing ideas and values about race, inequality, history and social issues. The recent Oscar nominations struck a resounding discord with many. The Academy’s failure to nominate any Black actors or filmmakers suggests that Black Lives don’t seem to matter much in Hollywood. Undeniably, supporting films and documentary making provides funders a significant opportunity to reach and educate audiences while promoting diversity in the film making industry. Films create a lasting imprint upon the consciousness of its viewers and inspire conversations about challenging public interests issues. When done well, they tell the true stories about Black people. Join us for an engaging conversation with funders and film makers as they discuss the important role of films that inspire social change and new ideas.

Presenters:
Vee Bravo, Education Tribeca Film Institute
Sonya Childress, Firelight Media
Sharon La Cruise, Ford Foundation
Loira Limbal, Firelight Media
Dolly Turner, The Blackhouse Foundation

Moderator:
Alvin Louis Starks, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Dear Philanthropy: A Necessary Conversation on Millennial Diversity within the Sector
Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT

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Millennials are the most ethnically diverse generation of all time. Pew Research Center reports 43% of millennials are non-white. However, mainstream reporting and illustration on millennial philanthropy neglects to reflect the ethnic diversity that exist among the generation. Research exists that proves millennials from communities of color do in fact give. So why aren’t we hearing about them more? Join us, along with Friends of Ebonie LLC., the leading voice in black millennial philanthropic engagement, to discuss the issue of millennial diversity in philanthropy and what the sector can begin to do to change the narrative.

Presenters
Ebone Johnson Cooper, Friends of Ebonie, LLC.
Angela Jones Hackley, Interim President and Vice President, Philanthropic Services, The Community Foundation for National Capital Region
Brickson Diamond, The Executive Leadership Council and The BlackHouse Foundation
Charles Lewis, A.G. Gaston Construction and The Birmingham Change Fund

Case Study: Who Manages The Money? How Foundations Should Help Democratize Capital
Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT


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There is a growing trend among institutional investors to take a more inclusive approach to managing capital. The recently-released report, “Who Manages the Money? How Foundations Should Help Democratize Capital,” centers on expanding the pool of investment managers to include best-in-class diverse firms. Such a shift advances both equity and fiduciary goals. Research shows that small independent investment firms often outperform larger counterparts in many asset and sub-asset classes.

Foundations lag behind other institutional investors in diversifying their mix of investment managers. Despite the mission of many to address historic inequities, foundations typically focus diversity efforts on grant making, leadership or staffing. However, they are missing a significant opportunity. Using diverse managers would allow foundations to leverage new investment talent to enhance returns, as well as create a positive social impact that holistically aligns their business practices with their philanthropic missions.

This webinar will explore the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s work with diverse investment managers as an example of how to embed equity and inclusion in an investment portfolio. While still early, the portfolio valued at $111 million, has achieved positive performance since its 2010 inception.

Join the conversation to learn more about the process, key lessons learned and looking ahead as even more foundations may apply principles of equity not only to the grants the issue, but also to their professional services.

From Moment to Movement
Thursday, October 16th, 2014 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

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The recent summer events in Ferguson, Missouri illustrate the long journey for racial equity and justice in America and present a complex landscape for advocates, community members, government and foundations to address issues of racial discrimination. Like many moments in history, events can be catalytic to inspire social change or fade into our collective memory. Beyond the images of civil unrest in Ferguson – can we move “from moment to movement?”

This webinar session explored the opportunities and challenges of implementing movement-based grant making strategies that ultimately achieve equity for Black communities. Specifically, what is the role of foundations to support and nurture movement building that engages in policy reform, community organizing, and public awareness?

Presenters
Roz Lee, Director, Social Justice Initiatives, Arcus Foundation
Niki Jagpal, Research and Policy Director, National Center for Responsive Philanthropy
Nat Williams, Executive Director, Hill-Snowden Foundation
Eric Braxton, Executive Director, Funders Collaborative for Youth Organizing
Charneice Fox Richardson, Creative Director, Straight, No Chaser Productions
Edgar Villanueva, Program Officer, Marguerite Casey Foundation

Moderator:
Alvin Louis Starks, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Digital Black Power, Social Media, and Justice
Thursday, August 21, 2014 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

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Undeniably, the new digital age has redefined America and shifted the landscape for social justice advocacy for black communities. More and more individuals receive their information through social media and advocates have devel-oped new strategies to communicate their work through multi-media platforms and online organizing strate-gies. Over the last decade, new civil rights issues have emerged for advocates including: access to broadband sup-port; diversity in the technology sector; education and coding; and federal media policy reform.

This webinar explores the growing role philanthropy and advocates can play to secure media justice and how technology has shaped a new frontier for organizing and advocacy in the black community.

Panelists:

Malkia Cyril
Executive Director
Center for Media Justice

Cedric Brown
Managing Partner
Kapor Center for Social Impact

Rashad Robinson
Executive Director
Color of Change

Dr. Brittney Cooper
Assistant Professor of Women and Gender Studies
Rutgers University

Darnell L. Moore
Educator & Writer

Moderator:
Alvin Louis Starks
Director of Strategic Initiatives
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

The Unfinished Business of Brown v. Board of Education
Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Undeniably, education remains one of the most critical issues for most foundations and families in America. Social research highlights the importance of education in transforming individuals, communities and making our country stronger and more competitive in a shifting 21st Century global economy. Perhaps no other issue is more important towards advancing racial progress in America than education.

This month marks the 60th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s groundbreaking decision of Brown v. Board of Education which found “separate but equal” unconstitutional and racially integrated the American classroom. Yet the civil rights journey for educational access has left many Black communities behind while widening the gap of inequities across all lines of race, class and gender. Although the legacy of Brown worked to secure racial integration within public schools, new contemporary challenges have emerged such as school disciplinary policies, shifting educational options for American students and unstable resources for high quality education.

What are the educational options for Black children and families?
How will the philanthropic community address these dynamics?
What strategies are working and what are we still missing?
How are people as individuals seeking to achieve their vision of equity in education?

Please join ABFE for a multi-media webinar and provocative conversation as we explore the legacy of Brown and the current trends, philanthropic solutions and challenges that must be addressed to support the next generation of education advocacy.

Panelists:
Felicia DeHaney, Director of Education and Learning , W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Jonathan Stith, National Coordinator, The Alliance for Educational Justice

Moderator:
Alvin Louis Starks, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

President’s Message

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December 2011

Dear ABFE Members, Friends and Supporters;

The 40th anniversary year for ABFE went by so quickly! The first quarter was dominated by the planning and excitement around our anniversary celebration and Annual Conference in April. The remainder of the year, my third with the organization, was filled with planned activities as well conversations about new directions. It is a dynamic time for us as we strive to make a difference today while we simultaneously think about how we re-position and re-structure ourselves for impact in the future.

Today we are pleased to share a summary of our work in 2011. A few highlights of our busy year include:

  • our 40th Anniversary celebration that convened 250 colleagues in Philadelphia, PA; one of our largest meetings to date. We had the pleasure of discussing the past successes of the organization as well as our charge for the future with the original ABFE founders and early leaders as well as current members;
  • the launch of two new areas of work. The first is our Leverage the Trust Campaign which aims to engage 100 Black foundation trustees in activities related to effective and responsive grantmaking in Black communities. The second is our work to engage Black investment managers, who are critical donors themselves, in the field of philanthropy;
  • the growth of the Black Philanthropic Network (BPN), the coalition of regional Blacks in philanthropy groups. The BPN is growing in size, influencing the launch of new regional groups in Philadelphia and North Carolina this year, and is deepening its capacity to be a peer resource for leaders moving important work around the country for Black communities;
  • the return of the Connecting Leaders Fellowship, one of ABFE’s signature programs. Congratulations to the Class of 2011-2012– watch their leadership and activity in the field – they mean business!
  • the deepening of our work to improve outcomes of Black men and boys. ABFE received funding this year from the Open Society Foundations to launch a Black Male Funders Learning and Action Network to further coordinate and leverage the resources of select foundations. Stay tuned for an announcement about our work with the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities relating to Black male college access and completion;
  • the continuation of our Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities (RPBC) trainings with select foundations. In 2011, we were able to further hone this new offering to the field by working with leaders in the community foundation field who are committed to racial equity in grantmaking.

Next year promises to be a critical time for us as we step up our efforts to organize a movement among philanthropic entities, donors and nonprofits to address some of the challenges of the future. Our evolving work will be discussed at our 41st Annual Conference in Los Angeles – save the date April 27-29th, 2012. I hope you will join us! Until then, all of us at ABFE wish you health and progress…and the ability to lead and embrace change.

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Susan Taylor Batten
President and CEO


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January 2015

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Dear Philanthropy: A Necessary Conversation on Millennial Diversity within the Sector

January 19, 2015
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January 22, 2015
Texas Teacher Retirement System, Emerging Manager Conference

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February 2015

February 1 – 28, 2015
Black History Month

February 19, 2015
2:00pm – 3:30pm
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February 27, 2015
Hispanics in Philanthropy 2015 Conference and HIPGiver Gala

March 2015

March 4 – 6, 2015
Grantmakers in Health, 2014 Annual Meeting

March 18 – 19, 2015
Foundations on the Hill 2015, Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers

March 18 – 20, 2015
Funders for LBGTQ – Funding Forward Annual Gathering

March 19, 2015
2:00pm – 3:30pm
ABFE “Third Thursdays” Webinar Series

March 25 – 28, 2015
National Community Reinvestment Network

April 2015

April 16, 2015
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ABFE “Third Thursdays” Webinar Series

April 22 – 24, 2015
Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) 9th Annual Gathering

April 23 – 25, 2015
Empower Philanthropy! ABFE 2015 Annual Conference in Napa, California

April 24 – 28, 2015
Council on Foundations 2015 Annual Meeting

April 25, 2015
AAPIP 25th Anniversary Event

April 29 – May 1, 2015
Cities United Annual Conference

May 2015

May 21, 2015
2:00pm – 3:30pm
ABFE “Third Thursdays” Webinar Series

May 19 – 20, 2015
CECP (Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy) Summit

June 2015

June 8 – 10, 2015
2015 Family Foundations Forum, Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers

June 10 – 11, 2015
The Learning Conference 2015, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

June 15 – 17, 2015
26th Annual Pension and Financial Services Conference
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June 18, 2015
2:00pm – 3:30pm
ABFE “Third Thursdays” Webinar Series

July 2015

July 4 – 11, 2015
Chautauqua Institution – Boys will be boys

July 16, 2015
2:00pm – 3:30pm
ABFE “Third Thursdays” Webinar Series

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August 1 – 31, 2015
Black Philanthropy Month

August 20, 2015
2:00pm – 3:30pm
ABFE “Third Thursdays” Webinar Series

September 2015

September 14 – 16, 2015
A Gathering of Leaders Annual Convening

September 17, 2015
2:00pm – 3:30pm
ABFE “Third Thursdays” Webinar Series

September 23 – 26, 2015
Congressional Black Caucus Weekend

October 2015

October 1 – 4, 2015
CIN Leadership Summit, Community Investment Network

October 15, 2015
2:00pm – 3:30pm
ABFE “Third Thursdays” Webinar Series

October 21 – 23, 2015
Grantmakers for Education, 18th Annual Conference

November 2015

Date: TBD
Facing Race Annual Conference

November 2 – 6, 2015
ABFE Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program Summit

November 17, 2015
ABFE Founders Day

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Giving Tuesday

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Chicago, IL

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Los Angeles, CA

November 13, 2014 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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Napoleon Room – 41st Floor
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Southeastern Council of Foundations Annual Meeting
New Orleans, LA

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ABFE Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program
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Donors Forum Diverse Trustee Program
Chicago, IL

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Cleveland, OH

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Community Investment Network Annual Conference
Raleigh, NC

September 29 – October 1, 2014
W. K. Kellogg Foundation Strong Sector Convening
Detroit, MI

September 21 – 23, 2014
Marguerite Casey Foundation Grantee Convening
Atlanta, GA

September 18, 2014
Poise Foundation
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Pittsburgh, PA

ABFE’s Third Thursday Webinar Series: “Digital Black Power, Social Media, and Justice”

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ABFE Member Black Male Learning & Action Network (LAN) 2014 Meeting
September 9-11, 2014 in Pittsburgh, PA
Invitation OnlyView the highlight video from our last LAN gathering in Oakland.

Contact: Edward M. Jones, Director of Programs; ejones@abfe.org

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