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Bay Area Blacks in Philanthropy (BABIP) is a regional, nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to advance the interests of African Americans in philanthropy and address the impact of racial disparity within philanthropic institutions and African American communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bringing together foundation professionals – trustees, program officers, administrative and technical staff – with corporate , governmental, and association representatives, BABIP members are a strong leadership core within the sector, and individually and collectively, add a needed black perspective to philanthropic discourse and debate.

Committed to expanding the voice and influence of African Americans in philanthropy, BABIP’s primary objectives are to:

  • Increase the number and effectiveness of Blacks in the philanthropic sector;
  • Promote greater understanding and investment in the complex issues facing Black communities; and
  • Ensuring that systems and institutions in black communities have the capacity to be effective change agents in the neighborhoods they serve.

BABIP carries out its work in several ways:

As a Convenor, BABIP provides space and resources for cutting edge discussions, training, information sharing, and sustained dialogue around issues of significance to our members and the Black community – particularly as they relate to racism and poverty;
As a Connector, BABIP connects philanthropic professionals with board members philanthropists, government and corporate sector representatives to facilitate collaboration, learning and advocacy;
As a Catalyst, BABIP is a nexus for cross-sector thinking, and problem solving;
As a Collector, BABIP documents, assembles and disseminates lessons and knowledge on priority interests; and
As a Promoter, BABIP promotes and celebrates African American culture and heritage.

Organized in 1993, at a time when there was less than 25 Black professionals in mid- or senior level positions within the regional philanthropic community, BABIP believes that philanthropy is at its best when its governance, management, programs, distributions and discussions are reflective of the racial and cultural diversity endemic to the Bay Area. We believe that it is our duty to work singularly and collectively to ensure that philanthropy attains and sustains inclusiveness, transparency and accountability in all aspects of its work.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

AVAILABLE: BABIP Alert, Iss. 1, Vol. 1, APR-JUN '08 _______________

AB624 Settlement Reached

We want to update you on the developments of California Assembly Bill 624, the proposed legislation that would require private, corporate and public foundations with assets of more than $250 million to track and disclose diversity-related data of their boards, staff, nonprofit grantees, business contracts and their clients served through grants.

A non-legislative resolution has been reached between legislators and philanthropic leaders, and as a result AB 624 will no longer move forward or have further consideration by the California legislature.

Bill author, Assembly member Joe Coto (D-San Jose), along with the chairs of the three ethnic legislative caucuses, have been in conversation with leaders in the philanthropic community to find common ground on the important issues underlying the bill. As a result of these conversations, ten leading foundations in the state of California who have come together as a coalition are announcing a new project to strengthen support for low-income and minority communities.

Download the press release outlining details of their agreement.