Black Funders Network of the Bay Area

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Member Attendance

Black Funders Network of the Bay Area (BFN) is bringing members together for a Connection Circle meetup in Downtown Oakland on May 21, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.&nbsp;Come unwind and share space with the BFN community as we transition from Spring to Summer season.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(54, 54, 54); width: 552px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(54, 54, 54); width: 552px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> Light appetizers and finger foods will be provided. Non-alcoholic beverages and happy hour drinks will be available for purchase.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(54, 54, 54); width: 552px; margin-inline: 0px !important; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(54, 54, 54); width: 552px; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; margin-inline: 0px !important; margin: 0px;"> Who May Attend?Attendance is open to the BFN member community. We invite our new and returning members. Registration will close on Wednesday, May 20. About BFN Connection CirclesBFN hosts Connection Circles to provide a low-pressure, welcoming space for Black people in philanthropy to connect, recharge, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Designed as informal &quot;come-as-you-are&quot; gatherings, these sessions foster community and mutual support while offering opportunities for private conversations and breakout discussions on topics of shared interest.&nbsp;<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 8pt 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0pt 0px; padding: 0pt 0pt 8pt; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> This initiative aligns with BFN&rsquo;s mission to create supportive and re-energizing spaces, ensuring members feel seen, heard, and valued in their professional journeys.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering. We will be in touch with details about the meetup once we confirm your attendance.&nbsp; Black Funders Network of the Bay Areainfo@blackfundersnetwork.org

Black Funders Network of the Bay Area (BFN) is bringing members together for a Connection Circle meetup in Downtown Oakland on May 21, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Come unwind and share space with the BFN community as we transition from Spring to Summer season. <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:552px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;line-height:1.5;margin-inline:0px !important;margin:0px;max-width:100%"> Light appetizers and finger foods will be provided. Non-alcoholic beverages and happy hour drinks will be available for purchase. <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:552px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;line-height:1.5;margin-inline:0px !important;margin:0px;max-width:100%"> Who May Attend?Attendance is open to the BFN member community. We invite our new and returning members. Registration will close on Wednesday, May 20. About BFN Connection CirclesBFN hosts Connection Circles to provide a low-pressure, welcoming space for Black people in philanthropy to connect, recharge, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Designed as informal "come-as-you-are" gatherings, these sessions foster community and mutual support while offering opportunities for private conversations and breakout discussions on topics of shared interest.  This initiative aligns with BFN’s mission to create supportive and re-energizing spaces, ensuring members feel seen, heard, and valued in their professional journeys.

Black Funders Network of the Bay Area

Connection Circle Meetup in Downtown Oakland

Downtown Oakland

Member Attendance

Free