agentsC's latest research report, Fundraising While Black: Harm, Happiness, Healing highlights the expressions of Black fundraisers in relation to systemic anti-Black Racism in the fundraising profession.  It spotlights the failures of Predominantly White Institutions and traditional fundraising associations to meaningfully confront and resolve systemic anti-Black racism.

The report examines how the rise of the “anti-woke” agenda is reversing the modest gains previously made toward racial equity through DEI initiatives. It also underscores the cultural conditions within today’s non-profit sector that continue to impact Black fundraisers who work in Predominantly White Institutions. This is a must-read for everybody in the non-profit sector, private sector, and government.

Our findings show clear and consistent patterns: 80% of Black fundraisers experience high levels of burnout, and ongoing exposure to anti-Black racism that is frequently denied, dismissed, or minimized within the organizations they serve.

The report identifies solutions rooted in strengthening and expanding the important role of Black Fundraising Associations, alongside collaborative approaches to building a non-profit sector where Black fundraisers are recognized, protected, and valued.

While the report focuses on the fundraising profession in Canada and the United States, its insights and recommendations hold relevance across all sectors where Black people work, lead, volunteer, consult, invest, partner, or give.

The analysis is not only about the conditions affecting Black fundraisers—it is about the structures shaping every institution that engages Black people as employees, volunteers, consultants, investors, and donors.