Community Foundations play a critical role in advancing equity and supporting thriving communities — yet many continue to face challenges in effectively reaching, funding, and partnering with Black-led and Black-serving organizations.

This webinar creates a space for learning, reflection, and open dialogue. Participants will gain insight into the current state of funding to Black organizations, learn about the Foundation for Black Communities’ (FFBC) granting approach, and engage in honest conversations about barriers, challenges, and opportunities for change. This session will explore practical ways Community Foundations can strengthen relationships, refine granting practices, and build meaningful partnerships with Black communities.

This webinar is designed for Community Foundations looking to move from awareness to action — and to build stronger, more inclusive approaches to community investment.

This session was made possible from the generous support of Canadian Race Relations Foundation.

*parts of this session will be recorded

In this session, participants will:

• Deepen their learning of community-centred grantmaking approaches, including strategies for integrating anti-racism
• Navigate how to implement equity changes in their community foundations and get partners involved
• Expand on their relationship with Foundation for Black Communities

Presenters:
Fatma Hassan, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Foundation for Black Communities
Liban Abokor, Co-Founder, Foundation for Black Communities
Nneka Otogbolu , Chief Operating Officer, Foundation for Black Communities
Sarah Trudeau, Director of Network Initiatives, Community Foundations of Canada

Audience:
All community foundations staff, volunteers and board members in the CFC network.