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The Case for Unrestricted Funding for Black-Led Organizations

Unveiling Black leadership’s history, challenges, and the transformative role of initiatives like ASCEND: BLO in philanthropy.

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Investing in Black Led Organizations is Key to an Equitable Pandemic Recovery

Bay Area Black-led organizations (B.L.O.s) make up a strong, vibrant network of community anchors that have served as the backbone …

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Championing Black-Led Organizations

Lessons Learned from an Unapologetically Black-Centered Capacity Building Initiative Evaluation Report for Year Two of East Bay Community Foundation’s ASECND:BLO …

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Black Resilience: Building Power in the Bay Recap

Black Resilience: Building Power in the Bay Recap Blog “We keep our story alive, we keep our history alive by …

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East Bay Community Foundation Receives $925,000 Grant from the Hewlett Foundation

 Oakland, December 10, 2020 – The East Bay Community Foundation announced that it has received an unrestricted general support grant …

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EBCF And The Brotherhood Of Elders Network Announce African American Response Circle

Fund to Assist African American Communities, which have been Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19. Oakland, CA – In partnership with the …

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East Bay Community Foundation Selects Inaugural Cohort To Join Nonprofit Stabilizer Program

The BLO Stabilizer is a component of the ASCEND:BLO Initiative to strengthen and preserve Bay Area Black-led nonprofit organizations. Oakland, …

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Event Recap: Breaking Barriers, Building Bonds – The Inaugural ASCEND:BLO Network Summit

The inaugural ASCEND:BLO Network Summit was held on Juneteenth at Google’s Cloud Campus in Sunnyvale, CA, around the theme of …

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ASCEND:BLO – A Year in Review

To build an inclusive, fair, and just region, means increasing local organizations’ capacity to serve the needs of our fellow …

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Accelerating and Stabilizing Communities through Equitable Nonprofit Development: Year 1 In Review

The ASCEND:BLO Initiative for Black-led organizations (BLOs) is a collaborative multiyear capacity building effort. It recognizes that these nonprofits serve …

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BLO Accelerator Pitch Showcase at Google Community Space

In the spirit of Ubuntu, bay area philanthropic community comes together to support inaugural cohort of black-led organizations. “[Ubuntu is] …

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East Bay Community Foundation Selects Inaugural Cohort To Join Nonprofit Accelerator Program

The nonprofit accelerator is a component of ASCEND:BLO, the Foundation’s initiative to strengthen and preserve Black-led nonprofit organizations in the …

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EBCF Launches New Initiative to Bolster Bay Area Black-led Organizations

Partnering with local community leaders, the East Bay Community Foundation is leading an effort to address the critical issues affecting …

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Bolstering Bay Area Black-Led Organizations

Since 2010 over 400,000 registered nonprofits have either closed their doors or lost their 501 (c)(3) status. Bay Area Black-Led …

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