Legacy in Action
Her Boldness Built Leaders — Your Gift Keeps Her Legacy Alive
ABFE is proud to launch our Legacy Recognition Campaign, beginning with honoring the late Gladys K. Washington—an unwavering champion for justice, equity, and the next generation of Black philanthropic leaders.
By giving in her honor, you help sustain and grow the Gladys K. Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program (CLFP), ensuring her legacy continues to light the path forward.
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We are officially accepting session proposals for the Harambee 2026 Annual Conference! This is your opportunity to shape the conversations that will move our sector forward and inspire action across the field. Your voice belongs on the largest stage and gathering of Black professionals in organized philanthropy—welcoming allies, co-creators, and co-conspirators committed to supporting Black individuals and communities.
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We encourage everyone—ABFE members and the broader community alike—to create or activate your ABFE account and set up your personal dashboard. Your dashboard is your central hub to manage your profile, register for events including our 2026 Annual Harambee Conference, post jobs, and connect with peers, with step-by-step guidance available on our FAQ page.
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ABFE is proud to open nominations for the 2026 James A. Joseph Lecture and Awards—our signature recognition honoring Black leadership and excellence in philanthropy. Each year, we celebrate those whose work exemplifies visionary, responsive, and community-centered philanthropy. We invite you to help us identify the leaders shaping our sector’s future
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President's Take
Oct 21, 2025
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Impact
Sep 23, 2025
Research & Reports
We are not hiring at this time - Please check back for future opportunities.
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"To be able to come somewhere with a group of like-minded folks where I don’t have to explain what I’m doing, who understand what the work means and why we do it and why we pour our passion into it…that’s been the biggest value of membership for me."
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"The networking, the conferences, the professional building, the workshops, I don't believe I've ever been a part of an organization other than ABFE where I could get that all at once."
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"We come to ABFE spaces like Harambee and we are re-energized, and supported. Then we get to go home and the spill over lands into our communities."