Black Philanthropy Month is Here.

Do you know what you’re doing yet?

 

This is a very exciting time of the year for Support Black Charities.

Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), observed in August, was created in 2001 by its Founder Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland, with the support of Reunity, formerly the Pan-African Women’s Philanthropy Network.

Today, it is a global celebration and collaborative campaign to elevate African descent giving and funding equity. In 2011, it launched its first official global summit to commemorate the United Nations Year and Decade of People of African Descent.

Every year, the movement has gotten bigger and is now recognized by 35+ government bodies, including the United Nations, it has engaged at least 19 million people across 60 countries from its inception.

The theme for 2024 is ““Afro Futures of Giving”.”

 

 

Black Giving Day rebranded Give8/28 is observed yearly on August 28.

This special day was made popular by the Young Black and Giving Back Institute who every year host a national fundraising event for Black-led nonprofits based in the United States through their Give8/28 initiative. They have successfully raised more than 300K$ over the last 4 years for

August 28 has a special significance for the Black community in the united States:

  • August 28, 1955: 14 yrs Emmett Till’s murder ignited the Civil Rights Movement
  • August 28, 1963: Dr. Martin Luther King, “I have a dream” in Washington DC.
  • August 28, 2005 : Hurricane Katrina devastated disproportionately the New Orleans Black residents
  • August 28, 2008: Senator Barack Obama accepted nomination for presidency.

 

Role of Philanthropy in the Black Community

  • It’s the key to a healthy, prosperous, and thriving Black ecosystem
  • It has mutual benefits for the pillars of the community: Its people, Black businesses, and Black organizations
  • It helps “keep the money in the family”
  • Improves the power of the “black dollar” by keeping spending inside the community

 

Role of SBC during Black Philanthropy Month

As an organization operating globally but based in Toronto, we (SBC) are looking to raise awareness about Black Philanthropy Month and Black Giving Day worldwide hoping that it grows to become an annual event that the entire Black community celebrates and participates in to make a difference.

SBC is an enthusiastic ambassador of the movement as its mission aligns perfectly with Black Philanthropy Month and Black Giving Day goals.

Last year, SBC launched its very first Global Black Philanthropy Initiative (GPBI)! -⁠ (Press release – July 31st, 2023)

GBPI is a month-long online fundraising event that harnesses the power of collective and focused giving, leveraging the emerging giving movement during Black Philanthropy Month (August) and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Check out some of our previous Blogs on the topic to learn more:

Black Philanthropy Month Events 2024

THE GIVING BLACK CONFERENCE

👉🏾Date: August 1st @ 9:00AM – 11:30 PM EDT/EST – Online event
Hosted by AgentSC
Register for FREE

SBC Presents: Black Philanthropy In Action

The MASTERMIND

  • 📅 Date: Wed, August 14, 2024, @ 1 PM – 4 PM EST / In-Person
  • 📍 Location: Traveling Barber Soundstage by N2R Spaces, 1121 Bellamy Rd N, Unit 1, Scarborough, ON M1H 3B9
  • 📝 Description: Join us for “How to Think Like a Business for Nonprofits,” featuring leaders from impactful nonprofit organizations. Learn best practices in leadership, partnerships, business development, impact measurement, and more. Limited tickets are available for $35, followed by an exclusive networking event.
  • 🎤 Guest Panelists: Stachen Lett-Frederick (Frontlines), Sherri Sanjurjo (OVOT), Aisha Francis (CEE), Ryan O’Neil Knight (ACBN Foundation)

The BLOCKO

  • 📅 Date: Sun, August 25, 2024, @ 11 AM – 6 PM EST / In-Person
  • 📍 Location: Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON
  • 🎉 Description: Join us for the biggest FREE outdoor public celebration of the Black Ecosystem! Experience vibrant live music, a diverse marketplace, and a showcase of local Black-led charities & nonprofits, along with a Back-to-School Drive. Enjoy family-friendly activities, a dedicated Kids Corner, and exciting prizes and giveaways. Don’t miss this day of community, culture, connection, and philanthropy!

 

The ROUNDTABLE

    • 📅 Date: Wed, August 28, 2024, @ 1 PM – 4 PM EST / In-Person
    • 📍 Location: Traveling Barber Soundstage by N2R Spaces, 1121 Bellamy Rd N, Unit 1, Scarborough, ON M1H 3B9
    • 🗣️ Description: Engage in an intimate discussion with thought leaders from the Black community. Focus on advancing Black philanthropy and business development, with topics like effective leadership, strategic partnerships, and community impact. Limited tickets are available for $35, followed by an exclusive networking event.
    • 🎤 Guest Panelists: Announcement coming soon

This is your chance to be part of a series of positive, impactful events that have never been done before in Toronto! 🌟

 

 

 

Hosting an event for BPM2024 or Black Giving Day? We’d love to add it to this list.

CONTACT THE SBC TEAM

 

What Do To during Black Philanthropy Month and Black Giving Day

We finally made it even easier for you to participate while having an instant impact within the Black community with just 1-2 clicks with Global Black Philanthropy Initiative (GBPI).

This year, instead of giving to 1 organization, choose a cause aligned with 1 of the 17 SDGs. When you donate to that SDG category, all nonprofits aligned with that SDG listed on our directory instantly benefits. All funds raised (after admin cost deducted) a will be equally distributed between them.

Instantly Make A Global Impact

 

Are you an Individual Supporter, Volunteer or Potential Donor?

Explore our vetted directory to find a cause or an organization to support based on your passion, hobbies, skills or interests. There are different ways to support an organization and contribute to the Philanthropic movement. You can give your time, your money, your attention or all three.

  • Donate funds towards a specific cause or directly to 1 or more organizations
  • Get involved by attending and participating in some of the events in August (look above for list of events)
  • Start a fundraiser with your family, friends, or colleagues to collect funds for a chosen cause or organizations
  • Raise Awareness for a cause or for an organization’s mission using Social Media. Engage with the content by sharing, liking, or commenting on a post. It truly affects the algorithm and allows the content to reach a broader audience.
  • If you’d prefer to make a global impact that has ripple effects within Black communities around the world, Donate to SBC ☺️!

Find an Organization

 

Are you a Black-led, Black serving and Black focus Organizations?

Your priority is to make your organization visible and give individuals/businesses plenty of reasons to support your mission. You can achieve this in several ways:

  • Be seen by a highly targeted audience who visits our website daily looking to support worthy causes and organizations.  Partner with us and Get Listed to be added to our online directory.
  • Reintroduce the organization’s mission, vision, leadership team and programs to the community.
  • Become “investor-ready” by ensuring your Impact is measurable, trackable over time and most of all visible on your website and Social Media. It helps show transparency to potential donors who want to know how their contribution will be used towards the mission.
  • Similarly to the Giving Tuesday movement, start month long fundraising campaign to leverage the narrative and the mainstream attention on Black Philanthropy Month to attract potential donors.

Partner With Us to Get Started

 

Are you a Business or Corporation?

During BPM2022, we are strongly encouraging all businesses but particularly Black businesses to purposely engage with local organizations to build relationship with the local community. Your contribution and your support are vital to the success and increases philanthropy for Black serving organizations.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is quickly becoming a crucial aspect of a brand’s perception to customers, employees, investors, stakeholders and for overall business success.

Essentially, it is defined as form of self-regulation that reflects a business’s accountability and commitment to contributing to the well-being of communities and society through various environmental and social measures.

Show you care for the Greater Good and build a socially responsible business! Here are some creative ways to implement CSR principles in your business practice during BPM2022 and beyond:

  • Create team building activities by participating in local causes or volunteering your time (and your staff’s time) to community events
  • Create and offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations which benefits your brand awareness
  • Implement cause marketing principals where a % of your revenue goes towards a cause
  • Involve your employees in selecting an organization from our directory to support in August (and beyond)
  • Start a fundraiser for your employees
  • Create matching donation initiative
  • Maximize your impact by donating to all organizations in a specific category/subcategory related to your business. (In recognition, SBC will feature your business on Social Media and our website)

Contact Us for Ideas or for Help

 

Have a question, comment or suggestion? We want to hear from you.

CONTACT THE SBC TEAM