Redefining Career Fulfillment for Black Professionals in Philanthropy

For many professionals in philanthropy, career success is often framed as a steady climb up the organizational ladder. But what if that isn’t always possible and what if fulfillment looks different?

Join the PEAK Black Caucus for an engaging virtual conversation exploring the many ways to build a meaningful, sustainable, and impactful career in philanthropy beyond traditional upward advancement. Whether you're seeking greater purpose, work-life balance, deeper expertise, broader influence, or opportunities to lead without changing titles, this discussion will challenge conventional definitions of career growth.

Our panel of accomplished grantmaking professionals will share their personal career journeys, the intentional choices they've made, lessons learned along the way, and how they've crafted careers aligned with their values, strengths, and evolving definitions of success. Together, we'll explore how philanthropy professionals, particularly those navigating systems where advancement opportunities may be limited, can embrace career paths that prioritize impact, authenticity, and personal well-being.

October 7, 2026

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT