SXSW 2024

Unlocking Flexible Capital for Black-led Organizations

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Research shows that nonprofit organizations with Black leaders receive less funding with more restrictions, even though a critical mass serve Black communities. It’s time for a new approach to shift the narrative beyond a diversity and equity strategy — one that focuses on the unique strengths, expertise, and assets of Black leaders who are meaningfully guided by the communities they serve. This discussion will lift up strategies to scale and deepen the impact of Black social innovators in order to reimagine and rebuild systems of opportunity in America.


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Takeaways

  1. How and why Black-led organizations have the potential to create outsized impact in communities across the U.S.
  2. How organizations led by Black leaders and people of color face systemic barriers to attracting funding and accessing the networks needed to succeed.
  3. How philanthropy and the social sector can address inequity, support Black leaders, spur innovation, and build equitable capital flows.

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Organizer

Ilena Parker, Vice President, McPherson Strategies


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  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Government & Civic Engagement
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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