Feb
06
2026
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New ABFE & Candid Report: Holding the Line: Black-Led Nonprofits and Race-Explicit Work Amid Backlash

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New ABFE & Candid Report: Holding the Line: Black-Led Nonprofits and Race-Explicit Work Amid Backlash

ABFE, in partnership with Candid, recently released Holding the Line: Black-Led Nonprofits and Race-Explicit Work Amid Backlash, a timely research report examining how Black-led nonprofits are navigating increasing pressure from funders to soften or remove race-explicit language. Grounded in survey data, the report finds that despite growing external pressure, many organizations remain committed to naming race while adapting how they communicate their work. The report offers critical insights for funders, nonprofits, and philanthropic leaders seeking to understand—and respond to—this moment.

Read the full report: https://www.abfe.org/resources/nonprofits-and-philanthropy/holding-line-black-led-nonprofits-and-race-explicit-work-amid-backlash