Black philanthropy collaborative reflects on five years, state of philanthropy today
- Jan 25
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The field of philanthropy lacks diversity, and there aren’t enough Black people on foundation boards or serving as senior executives.
That was the message from Susan Taylor Batten, president and CEO of ABFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities and one of the speakers at the annual convening of the Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative.
“The importance of what we call ‘affinity groups’ in the field of philanthropy is absolutely necessary, because we have to navigate a sector that is wealthy, privileged — well-intentioned, well-intentioned — but often needs that nudge and encouragement to change the way it does its work and to change the culture of giving,” Taylor Batten said.
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