Through its More in the Middle Initiative and its health disparities work, Associated Black Charities acts as a convener, advocate and grantmaker to address higher education, workforce and career advancement, and health equity issues that affect African Americans and the broader community. The Goldseker Foundation was the first funder of ABC’s Board Pipeline Project, which identifies, recruits, and trains seasoned professionals who are seeking both to give back to their community through a commitment to nonprofit board service and to advance their own careers though the development of their professional networks. This grant funded the Board Pipeline Project.