Nonprofit Leaders Speak on Founding a Nonprofit as a Black Leader

Candid is offering “Nonprofit Leaders Speak on Founding a Nonprofit as a Black Leader”:

“Research has shown that Black nonprofit leaders face unique challenges, particularly in securing adequate funding for their organizations. A study by Candid found that nonprofits with Black CEOs are more likely to have smaller revenues than those with white CEOs, and Black leaders didn’t really need that study to know this was the case.  

Despite the challenges Black nonprofit leaders face, they are still working to meet the needs in their communities. These leaders use knowledge, partnerships, and ingenuity to get the work done because they are passionate about the role they play in the world. 

As part of Candid’s “Nonprofit leaders speak on…” series, join us to discuss founding a nonprofit. Attendees will gain valuable insights and leave with actionable strategies for building a nonprofit from the ground up.

Outcomes

• Meet three Black-led nonprofits and learn about their work
• Describe the steps founding executive directors take from securing start-up funds through getting paid as a full-time employee for their work
• Discover pro-tips on starting, then growing, a nonprofit including how to generate a variety of revenue streams
• Recognize the gaps in philanthropy, how these leaders fill them, and what we can do as champions of good work to help close gaps

Intended audience

• All levels of experience
• Board members
• CEOs, executive directors, upper management
• Fundraising & development staff
• Grant writers
• Grantmaker/funder
• Nonprofit startups“