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It’s Black Philanthropy Month. The theme? Love in Action! 🌟🖤 This August I want to call attention to Black Philanthropy Month because we have an opportunity to challenge traditional notions of philanthropy and reimagine a future of giving that doesn’t continue to perpetuate the issues we desperately want to solve. Here are five ways that Black philanthropy is different than traditional forms of philanthropy. 🤝 It Embraces Community Responsibility: Black philanthropy understands and takes advantage of the power of community support. It’s rooted in a cultural belief that "It takes a village to raise a child" and drives members of the community to uplift each other collectively and to secure generational wealth for the Black community. 💚 It Positions Philanthropy as Love: Philanthropy in this instance becomes an extension of love that when positioned in this manner more actively abandons saviorism. Instead, it embodies a commitment to one another. Love as action calls people to show up for each other through time, talents, and treasures. 🌍 It Focuses on Empowering Black Communities: Black communities hold the solutions to their challenges. However, the reality remains that many Black-led organizations continue to be underfunded. So, let's unite to invest in Black communities, as currently less than 2% of traditional funds support Black-led organizations. 🔗 It Embraces New Perspectives and Definitions of Giving: Inspired by African roots, Black communities have created a model of philanthropy focused on building connections, sharing truthful narratives, and making direct financial investments, sometimes even peer-to-peer. 🌈 It Manifests Love that Transcends: Black philanthropy supports walking hand-in-hand, breaking barriers, healing generational wounds, while also valuing our shared humanity. It focuses on the celebration and legacy of Black generosity, promote healing, and increase investments in Black communities. So, as some of us celebrate Black Philanthropy Month and reflect on the power of love in action, I ask that we all question our giving practices. We must interrogate our practices. Are we perpetuating outdated models of benevolence, or are we truly empowering communities? It's time to rethink our approach to giving and ensure that our actions align with our commitment to create lasting, transformative change. #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #EmpowerCommunities #CSR #philanthropy #corporategiving #corporatefundraising #corporatecitizenship #InvestInBlackCommunities

Big Announcement for Black Philanthropy Month 2024: ”Afro-Futures of Giving” is our theme this year! From its roots, Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) has mobilized Afro-descendant and allied donors, investors, and leaders worldwide toward a brighter future for Black people (see Copeland 2014, 2015, and 2020). For 2024, BPM is activating contemporary Afro-futurism to help our Movement throughout the US and worldwide imagine and co-create a more powerful future for Black giving and community finance in general. You can start creating the future of Black giving now with leaders worldwide by using this Dr. Martin Luther King’s Day to respond to three Afro-future giving prompts: 1. Describe your ideal future for Black giving and/or social finance. 2. What factors are driving the future of Black giving and social finance available to promote wellness, equity, and justice in Black families, institutions, and communities? 3. What are three concrete actions that you will take as a change agent in your family, community, workplace, and/or other affiliations during 2024 to increase the chances that your vision of a Black Giving Future comes to fruition over the next five years? Share your thoughts on social media in response to this post. You can also respond at https://lnkd.in/eKb-yN7s. BPM and partners will be by your side, providing more tools over the next 8 months to map, celebrate, and share your Black Giving Future. 🛠️🎉 For more information about our 2024 theme, Afro-Futures of Giving, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gDxxgMW. Together, let's tap into our collective power of hope, self-love, and mutual support to change the course of history—again. 🌟❤️ #BPM2024 #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BlackPhilanthropy #AfroFuture #AfroFuturesofGiving #BlackGivingFutures #BlackFundingEquity #MLKDay

Big Announcement for Black Philanthropy Month 2024: ”Afro-Futures of Giving” is our theme this year! From its roots, Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) has mobilized Afro-descendant and allied donors, investors, and leaders worldwide toward a brighter future for Black people (see Copeland 2014, 2015, and 2020). For 2024, BPM is activating contemporary Afro-futurism to help our Movement throughout the US and worldwide imagine and co-create a more powerful future for Black giving and community finance in general. You can start creating the future of Black giving now with leaders worldwide by using this Dr. Martin Luther King’s Day to respond to three Afro-future giving prompts: 1. Describe your ideal future for Black giving and/or social finance. 2. What factors are driving the future of Black giving and social finance available to promote wellness, equity, and justice in Black families, institutions, and communities? 3. What are three concrete actions that you will take as a change agent in your family, community, workplace, and/or other affiliations during 2024 to increase the chances that your vision of a Black Giving Future comes to fruition over the next five years? Share your thoughts on social media in response to this post. You can also respond at https://lnkd.in/eKb-yN7s. BPM and partners will be by your side, providing more tools over the next 8 months to map, celebrate, and share your Black Giving Future. 🛠️🎉 For more information about our 2024 theme, Afro-Futures of Giving, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gDxxgMW. Together, let's tap into our collective power of hope, self-love, and mutual support to change the course of history—again. 🌟❤️ #BPM2024 #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BlackPhilanthropy #AfroFuture #AfroFuturesofGiving #BlackGivingFutures #BlackFundingEquity #MLKDay

Check your assumptions. Philanthropy does not look the same in every community. Christal Cherry’s post on “What Fundraisers Should Know About Black Philanthropy” in Greater Public’s blog last summer is inspiring: "'The term philanthropy does not fully embrace just how diverse the nature of giving is, in practice. At its core, the practice of philanthropy is rooted in an unspoken contract committed to the collective benefit of the community.' (Muhmmad, 2021) Black people embrace and understand this and have relied on our full spectrum of giving to survive and thrive for centuries. It is time to shift the narrative and see the Black community as individuals who are actively engaged in philanthropy by both supporting and creating solutions to uplift one another. We know the definition of philanthropy extends beyond financial giving."

August is Black Philanthropy Month, which is the perfect opportunity to lift up organizations like Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grantee ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities, a pioneering organization founded in 1971 as the Association for Black Foundation Executives. There have been too few long-term, sustainable investments in funding to Black communities, and this is an area that ABFE has been shining a light on to increase diversity, inclusion and funding equity for 52 years; the Philanthropic sector has much more work to do. Funding to Black communities from community foundations increased largely in response to the murder of George Floyd in 2020, from $78 million in 2018 to $125 million in 2020. Even with that increase, giving to Black communities and organizations is still a tiny percentage of overall giving. ABFE’s efforts to reduce the wealth and funding gap Black communities face are critical solutions to the long reach of structural racism. As we look ahead to the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28th – which is also Black Philanthropy Month’s culminating giving day – it is worth celebrating the perseverance of this important organization and its vision. I appreciated learning more about the month and the role of Black philanthropy in America in this Essence Communications Inc. piece: https://lnkd.in/eQBZn3Nu #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #Funding #BlackCommunities #Philanthropy

It is Black Philanthropy Month! For centuries black communities have been at the forefront of their own philanthropy. How can we redshape that landscape together? 🚀🌟 Black Philanthropy Month Challenge: Elevate Impact Together! 🌟🚀 🤝 Let's celebrate Black Philanthropy Month together! Throughout this month, I challenge each one of you to spread the spirit of giving and make a difference in our communities. 🎁🏙️ Here's how you can participate: 1️⃣ Choose a cause: Identify a local nonprofit, initiative, or organization that supports Black communities or addresses critical issues affecting them. 2️⃣ Act of kindness: Share a photo or video of yourself volunteering or supporting the cause you've chosen. It could be anything from mentoring, donating, or even organizing a virtual event to raise awareness! 3️⃣ Amplify impact: Encourage your network to join the challenge by tagging three of your friends, colleagues, or organizations, challenging them to take part. 4️⃣ Tag & Share: Use the hashtag #BlackPhilanthropyChallenge and tag me in your posts, so I can highlight your efforts and inspire others to participate. Together, let's create a wave of positive change, empower Black communities, and make this Black Philanthropy Month truly remarkable! 🌟💫 (Note: Please ensure to follow local health guidelines and safety protocols while participating in any activities. Virtual engagement is highly encouraged too!) #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #MakeADifference #TogetherWeRise #communityimpact

August is Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), founded by Dr. Jackie “Bouvier” Copeland, a month-long celebration and awareness campaign dedicated to recognizing and promoting the philanthropic efforts of individuals and communities of African descent. While we will celebrate BPM all month, it is important that we also recognize organizations that listen to and respond to feedback from Black communities 365 days a year. The aim of BPM is to elevate the importance of giving, volunteerism, and funding equity within the Black community and beyond. This month-long observance invites all individuals of African ancestry and their allies to recognize the transformative power of listening to guide philanthropic efforts. While BPM started in the United States, it quickly gained global recognition and participation. BPM celebrates philanthropic efforts in African-descent communities around the world, emphasizing the importance of listening and acting on feedback to build communities and foster social change. Black philanthropists have long understood and practiced the power of active listening and engagement to identify community needs and gain trust. Also, Black Philanthropy Month calls for greater inclusivity and representation for Black leaders and organizations in the philanthropic sector. Black Philanthropy Month is a great opportunity to learn about the work of Black-led philanthropy and adopt the practice of following your listening with giving. If you are interested in learning more, you can visit the organizations Black Philanthropy Month, HERitage Giving Fund, and Giving Black, where they are doing this work 365 days a year. #365Campaign #BlackPhilanthropyMonth

We're on a care mission! 🤗 This December, we're determined to make marketing careers more accessible for black girls and women. We've launched our first-ever Black Women Marketers' Scholarship Fund, and we need your help! Our goal 🎯 To increase visibility among black women in marketing through talent and leadership development. With over 700+ members in our community, we're fostering sisterhood in the marketing industry through mentorship, advocacy, and accessibility. How ❓ Our Scholarship Fund is designed to support black girls and women at any stage of their marketing journey. We know that education and mentorship can be big hurdles when transitioning into marketing. That's why we're raising $10,000 to support this fund. Four awardees will receive scholarships to cover some or all of their educational expenses related to marketing. The fund will support: 🎓 One scholar pursuing a degree in marketing or a related field at a college or university 🎓 One individual interested in attending a marketing conference, summit, or event 🎓 One individual, group, or team working on a marketing project that improves industry standards for black people in marketing 🎓 One individual interested in taking a marketing course or program not provided by a college or university Join us on this mission of care. Let's make marketing more accessible together! 💪🏾💜 Donate today at https://lnkd.in/grW93GNQ

As we continue to recognize Black Philanthropy month, we encourage you to revisit the The Bridgespan Group report on racial equity and philanthropy https://lnkd.in/gxfQmeZV which highlights some of the data that drives our work. Despite often disproportionate needs, communities of color have historically received a much smaller percentage of mainstream philanthropic dollars.  The issues we face are complex, but the act of giving is not. Join us in supporting Black leaders and solutions that advance equity and benefit us all.  https://lnkd.in/gjDpdVay  #TheCAFEGroup   #BPM2023 

Absolutely inspired by Makeeba McCreary, Ed.D.'s enlightening piece on reimagining philanthropy during Black History Month and beyond. 🌟 As we delve into February, a time to amplify the achievements and experiences of Black individuals, McCreary's call for a transformative approach in philanthropy resonates deeply. It's not just about acknowledging history; it's about actively shaping a future where equity and respect are foundational. This article is a powerful reminder that change begins with courage, proximity, investing in relationships, and valuing the lived experiences of Black and brown leaders. Let's commit to being part of this change, embracing these insights as a catalyst for meaningful action. Join me in exploring how we can all contribute to a more equitable future. #BlackHistoryMonth #Philanthropy #Equity #SocialJustice