The James A. Joseph Lecture was established in 1991 in honor of ABFE’s co‑founder and distinguished philanthropic leader. Each year, this award recognizes an outstanding individual whose visionary leadership and stewardship of progressive philanthropic ideals advance ABFE’s mission. The Lecture is considered ABFE’s annual signature event and an illustration of our continuing commitment to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas about the role of philanthropy in addressing the concerns of Black communities.
Eligibility Requirements & Guidelines
1. Only individuals are eligible for nomination; current ABFE board members are ineligible.
2. Nominees must have been a philanthropic staff member, volunteer or donor for at least five years.
3. Nominees must demonstrate significant contributions to promoting effective and responsive philanthropy in Black and other disenfranchised communities and use of philanthropy as a means for advancing social change.
4. Nominees must demonstrate visionary or progressive philanthropic leadership and creativity.
5. Deliver the keynote address at James A. Joseph Lecture on Philanthropy event at the ABFE 2015 Annual Conference in Napa Valley, California on Friday, April 24, 2015.
6. Serve as a spokesperson for ABFE for one year following selection. Agree to host one collaborative ABFE event (workshop, etc.) in their community.
7. Contribute an essay, article or other text to address the realities of promoting effective and responsive philanthropy in disenfranchised Black and other communities. Provide transcript of remarks for repost at www.abfe.org