Mark your calendars! You’re cordially invited to a pivotal evening as the Black Funders Network of the Bay Area (BFN) celebrates five years of impact in philanthropy. Since our launch in August 2019, BFN has created soulful, inclusive environments for funders and philanthropy professionals to learn, strategize, and re-energize in support of Black communities and organizations across the Bay Area. Join us for our 5th Anniversary Celebration, themed Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Power: Black Philanthropy in Action. This event is a powerful testament to our collective journey, honoring our history and inspiring our future. Date: Thursday, November 14th, 2025 Time: 4:30 to 7:00 PM Location: Kissel Uptown Oakland | 2455 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
What to Expect: Celebrate BFN’s impact over the last five years Highlight our incredible BFN members and their pivotal contributions to philanthropy and Greater Bay Area communities Award and recognize individuals and organizations who are shaping a legacy of giving, including BFN’s founders, pivotal leaders, and recipients of our Legacy, Innovation, Sustainer, Emerging Leader, and Ally Awards. These awards honor those embodying our values of Connection to Community, Courage, Human Dignity, Learning, Love of Black People, Safety & Inclusion, and Thinking Big.
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