Meet The Funders – Closing the Funding Gap for Black-Led Nonprofits III
The Black Executive Director’s (BLK ED) Network 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 to also have the same portion sizes.
A continued joint effort by Maryland Philanthropy Network and the BLK ED Network, this event will provide an opportunity for black-led nonprofit leaders to enrich their understanding about 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 Greater Washington Community Foundation, If, A Foundation for Radical Possibility, Hoffberger Family Philanthropies, and the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County 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.
Who Should Attend
This event is for nonprofit directors who identify as Black and are at any level of fundraising experience.
Space is limited to 45 participants.
You must have a website account to register for events. Those who are not MPN members or do not already have a website account will need to request an account. Once the account has been approved, you will receive another e-mail containing information about how to set your password and log in to register for events. Please allow time for this process.
Assistance and Cancellations
Please email Elyse Robinson, erobinson@marylandphilanthropy.org or 410.727.1205, 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.
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