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NEW The Schott Foundation for Public Education’s web-based 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males. Get direct access to important, alarming data on the devastating reality of education for Black males across all 50 states. On behalf of ABFE's Board and Staff we congratulate our Board Member Dr. John H. Jackson and the Schott team for the 50 State Report. Read the full report and visit the website data portal.
We are proud to announce that in 2011 ABFE will celebrate 40 years of promoting effective and responsive philanthropy in Black communities. Join us in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 9th and 10th, 2011 and help us celebrate this milestone occasion! Read ABFE's History Here...
NEW Strongly recommended video to watch: Voices from the Campaign for Black Male Achievement
NEW The ABFE 'Inbox' Webinar Series Presents...An Overview of ABFE's framework for Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities on Thursday, September 16th, 2010, 2:00PM to 3:00PM (EST). SPACE IS LIMITED. Reserve Your Webinar Seat NOW.
Message from ABFE President, By Susan T. Batten
ABFE's introduction of Effective and Responsive Philanthropy in Black Communities: Building a Framework and Agenda for Change©
The Council on Foundations has complied statistics on the staff race/ethnicity for 26 professional positions and 9 administrative positions in philanthropy for the year 2008. Click here for findings. findings.
ABFE Statement on the U.S. Census Bureau Discrimination Lawsuit
Aspen Institute Report: A Growing Tradition? Examining the African American Family Foundation.
For ABFE Members, Philanthropy In/Sight, an interactive mapping tool designed for grantmakers, policymakers, researchers, academics—virtually anyone interested in the impact of philanthropy around the world today. (Member access only)
ABFE News and Updates - January 2010 Issue: Understanding Healthcare Reform Legislation and Implications for Black Communities - Interview with Brian D. Smedley, Vice President and Director, Health Policy Institute of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. Also read what leaders in the field have to say about healthcare reform legislation. ‘Family Matters’ is a NEW ABFE report directly challenging commonly held perceptions of "the Black family". This is a must read report for grantmakers, policymakers and family and child advocates. Read more...
Be an ABFE Guest Columnist and share your perspective! Click here for guidelines.
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September 13-15, 2010 Council on Foundations |
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September 15-17, 2010 Colorado Association of Funders |
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September 22-23, 2010 Southeastern Council of Foundations |
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September 29-October 1, 2010 Philanthropy Northwest |
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September 30-October 2, 2010 Conference of Southwest Foundations |
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September 30-October 1, 2010 Colorado Association of Funders |
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