# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meet the Funders: Strengthening Partnerships with Black-Led Nonprofits - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: An interactive convening bringing Black nonprofit leaders and funders together for candid dialogue on funding, trust, and partnership.About this Event---------A continued joint effort by and the .Join us for Meet the Funders, the fifth convening in this ongoing series focused on strengthening relationships between Black-led nonprofits and institutional funders.At a moment marked by shifting public funding, changing philanthropic priorities, and growing capacity pressures, this gathering creates space for direct conversation, shared learning, and practical dialogue. Black Executive Directors, Black-focused nonprofits, and funders will come together to examine what has changed in the sector, what challenges persist, and how trust-based funding relationships can move forward in the current landscape.The program is designed as an interactive convening, featuring facilitated dialogue, mixed-group breakout sessions, and opportunities for candid exchange between nonprofit leaders and funders.Participants will engage in:Facilitated discussions grounded in current nonprofit and philanthropic realitiesMixed-group breakout sessions with funders and nonprofit leadersShared learning focused on trust, equity, and long-term partnership(This is not a traditional panel or pitch event. No direct fundraising will take place.)This event is open to BLK ED Network members, MPN members, nonprofit leaders who identify as Black, and institutional funders. Space is limited to 40 participants.Assistance & Cancellations: Please email with any questions, assistance with registering, or changes to your registration. If you need to cancel, a recording of the facilitated discussion will be shared following the event. We expect this event to reach capacity, and canceled registrations will be released to other participants. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2cd410f0-f9f3-11f0-9306-7b2d5c3f25d3-rimg-w592-h740-dc040303-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/meet-the-funders-strengthening-partnerships-with-black-led-nonprofits/100001981169478241 - **Event Categories**: charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Baltimore - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Maryland Philanthropy Network - **lat**: 39.33775680000001 - **long**: -76.6449714 - **full address**: Maryland Philanthropy Network, 1600 West 41st Street, Baltimore, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meet the Funders: Strengthening Partnerships with Black-Led Nonprofits - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/517851f88b47508cfeaa6b228ca4321dbc0634bed27c8dd4e5b7b487fec0a5d4-rimg-w1200-h600-dc040302-gmir.jpg?v=1769348368 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meet the Funders: Strengthening Partnerships with Black-Led Nonprofits being held? - **A:** Meet the Funders: Strengthening Partnerships with Black-Led Nonprofits takes place on Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am at Maryland Philanthropy Network, 1600 West 41st Street, Baltimore, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Meet the Funders: Strengthening Partnerships with Black-Led Nonprofits? - **A:** Meet the Funders: Strengthening Partnerships with Black-Led Nonprofits is organized by The Black Executive Director's Network (BLK ED Network). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Meet the Funders: Strengthening Partnerships with Black-Led Nonprofits is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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