The Emerging Leader in Philanthropy Award was established in 2002 to recognize and encourage the accomplishments and contributions of people under the age of 40, and who have served as staff, donors and trustees in the philanthropic sector for no more than 7 years. This award recognizes an outstanding individual whose innovative leadership promotes philanthropy as a means of social change in Black communities and advances ABFE’s mission.
The ABFE Emerging Leader in Philanthropy Award recognizes an outstanding individual whose innovative leadership promotes philanthropy as a means of social change in Black communities and advances ABFE's mission.
The Emerging Leader in Philanthropy Award is presented during the ABFE James A. Joseph Lecture in Philanthropy event at the Unity Summit.
Eligibility Requirements & Guidelines 2015
1. Only individuals are eligible for nomination; current ABFE board members are ineligible.
2 Nominees must be under the age of 40 and have served as a staff member or volunteer of a philanthropic institution or a donor for no more than 7 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.