The ABFE Institutional Award for Philanthropic Leadership was established in 2002 to recognize significant efforts and contributions of grant-making organizations to promoting philanthropy as a means for social change in Black communities. This award recognizes an exemplary grant-making institution that models effective and responsive grant-making practices. The ABFE Institutional Award for Philanthropic Leadership is presented during the ABFE James A. Joseph Lecture in Philanthropy event.
Eligibility Requirements & Guidelines 2015
1. Only institutions are eligible for nomination.
2. Nominees must be an established 501(c)(3) grant-making institution.
3. Nominees must demonstrate significant contributions to promoting effective and responsive philanthropy in Black communities and use of philanthropy as a means for advancing social change.
4. Nominees must demonstrate intentional strategies to increase diversity of internal staff, grantees, and vendors.
5. Nominees must model visionary or progressive philanthropic leadership practices.