BLACK PHILANTHROPY MONTH 2025

Did you know August is Black Philanthropy Month?

Now you do, and there’s something you can do to get involved!

Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), founded by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland with the support of Reunity (formerly the Pan-African Women’s Philanthropy Network), is a global movement launched in 2011 in recognition of the UN Decade for People of African Descent.

Celebrated every August, BPM is a powerful call to action encouraging the Black community — and allies — to recognize, invest in, and amplify the impact of Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused (B3) organizations worldwide. Since its inception, it has reached over 19 million people across 60+ countries and is now recognized by 35+ governments and organizations, including the United Nations.

Since 2024, Black Philanthropy Month is now powered by BackBlack.

What Is Black Giving Day?

August 28th — also known as Give 8/28 — is a special fundraising day led by the Young Black and Giving Back Institute to celebrate and fundraise for Black-led nonprofits in the U.S.

Why August 28 matters:

  • 1955 – Emmett Till’s murder ignited the Civil Rights Movement
  • 1963 – Dr. King delivered “I Have a Dream”
  • 2005 – Hurricane Katrina devastated Black communities in New Orleans
  • 2008 – Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for U.S. President

The Role of Philanthropy in the Black Community

  • Strengthens the Black ecosystem by building sustainability
  • Encourages circulating the Black dollar within the community
  • Connects people, businesses, and organizations for collective impact
  • Provides solutions where systems fall short

Support Black Charities (SBC) & BPM

SBC is a proud ambassador of Black Philanthropy Month. As a global platform based in Toronto, Canada, we are committed to raising awareness, encouraging action, and increasing visibility for B3 organizations throughout August and beyond.

Through initiatives like the Global Black Philanthropy Initiative (GBPI), SBC invites supporters to give strategically and collectively to causes aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Donate to Make a Global Impact

What Can YOU Do During Black Philanthropy Month?

For Supporters, Volunteers & Donors

  • Visit the SBC Directory to find and support a B3 organization near you
  • Donate or set up a peer-to-peer fundraiser
  • Attend or promote Black Philanthropy Month events
  • Support GBPI to invest in multiple causes at once
  • Raise awareness online by sharing stories, posts, and impact updates

Find a Cause to Support

For B3 Organizations

  • Promote BPM to your audience through social media, email, and your website
  • Launch or refresh your fundraising campaign
  • Get listed, featured, or promoted on the SBC Directory
  • Share your impact clearly with measurable outcomes
  • Use BPM to become donor-ready and increase trust

Get Listed on SBC

For Businesses & Corporations

  • Align your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy with community needs
  • Launch donation-matching or employee giving programs
  • Collaborate with B3 organizations for visibility and impact
  • Invest in GBPI to support sector-wide solutions

Partner With Us

Let’s build a future where Black giving is visible, celebrated, and sustained — not just in August, but all year long.

Still have questions? Want to collaborate? We’d love to hear from you.

Contact the SBC Team

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