Susan Taylor Batten
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Susan Taylor Batten
@SBatten
Daughter, sister, wife, auntie. Philanthropic leader. Student of Black history. Focused on the well-being of people of African descent. Fisk and Howard Proud

Opinion: Janine Lee was a champion of equitable grant making in the South. A consummate philanthropic leader, she leaves behind a legacy of healing divisions and facilitating difficult conversations in a deeply complex region, writes @SBatten of @ABFE. bit.ly/3TJQkf4





With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear friend, Hugh Burroughs. His contributions to the philanthropic community have left an indomitable legacy that will continue to inspire us all.





Let one thing be clear-esp for univ presidents, admissions officers & future applicants-a majority of the Supreme Court said: “[N]othing in this opinion should be construed as prohibiting universities fr considering an applicant's discussion of how race affected his or her life."

We’ve reached over 1,000 Black-founded nonprofits and we're celebrating with @ChrisTuckerreal. Join us March 7 at 5 PM ET. Reserve your spot! eventbrite.com/e/giving-gap-c…

ABFE is proud to announce the Community Healing Series for Black Women in Philanthropy with Erika Totten, a Spiritual Life Coach, Facilitator, and Community Builder. Reserve your space for this unique cohort experience: conta.cc/3X2tGxH Deadline: Feb. 3


Do you know of a Black Family Foundation? ABFE is looking to connect with Black Family Foundations across the country, but we need your help. If you know of a Black Family Foundation that is committed to resourcing Black communities send us a note at membership@abfe.org. #connect



