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To create opportunities for African American professionals by providing scholarship, leadership and career development.
Our Vision
To be a catalyst that prepares and develops emerging professionals, celebrates distinguished leaders and elevates our community.

Our Values
- Professionalism: We believe in upholding a high standard of professionalism.
- Leadership: We support the development of professionals into leaders.
- Career Development: We create unique experiences for career development.
- Innovation: We encourage innovation at every stage of a career trajectory.
- Civic Engagement: We inspire civic engagement as a catalyst to professional development.
Become A Sponsor
BPACF events and programs attract audiences filled with hundreds of Northeast Ohio’s top corporate executives, small to mid-size business owners, community leaders and engaged young professionals. These individuals are generally in positions of influence and leadership within their respective companies or fields of expertise.
BPACF provides scholarship support, professional development and internship opportunities to young scholars from Northeast Ohio. By partnering with the foundation, your company will be recognized as a responsible corporate or community citizen, committed to the development of our region’s future leaders.

Volunteering With BPACF
Professional development does not solely happen in the classroom or in a boardroom. Professional and personal development often occur when groups of individuals commit to a common cause for the greater good of a community. By volunteering with BPACF, you will not only enhance the professional development of our program participants; you will gain valuable experience and expand your network of professional mentors, mentees and friends. Become a BPACF volunteer today!
Doing Business With Bpacf
BPACF works with vendors that have a reputation for delivering quality service at a reasonable price. Check out our open vendor RFPs for opportunities to work with the foundation and enhance our ability to serve with a commitment to excellence!
