Black Giving
11 Aug
Blog, News

Why is August so important for the Black Community?

  For Support Black Charities, August is proving to be the most important month of the year. It is Black Philanthropy Month which is culminated by Giving Black Day observed on August 28th each year mostly in the United States. These 2 events are fairly recent and therefore not yet known globally. SBC’s mission to increase charitable giving by and for people of ...

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Keep-the-conversation-alive
08 Jul
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Keeping the conversation alive – aligning with Charitable Impact

In the aftermath of racial inequality made more visible by many recent events and swift responses, I have been engaged in numerous discussions with foundations, organizations, businesses, groups and individuals. Their common thread: wishing to make a real and tangible impact within the Black Community. The scope of the work needed to affect real change in so many lay...

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Fight Against racial inequality
08 Jun
Blog, News

Fight Against Racial Inequality – The role of individuals and black organizations

  In light of largely publicized recent, unthinkable, racial based killings in the USA, I have been overwhelmed by emails and calls from people of all races and walks of life asking our organization, SupportBlackCharities.org (SBC), “How can I help? How can I get involved?” I initially directed them to SBC’s online directory where they could find an area they a...

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support black charities
11 May
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Why this 2020 pandemic is a wake-up call for black charitable organizations?

As we are still in the midst of dealing with the unknown consequences of this unprecedented Covid19 pandemic, the latest alarming news emerging globally is that black communities are disproportionately being affected by it. Unfortunately, during prior health crisis such as crack-cocaine addiction and HIV/AIDS, underserved, marginalized and underrepresented communitie...

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support black charities
07 Apr
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5 ways your organization can continue to positively impact your community during the pandemic

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last 3 months, your life has most likely been affected directly or indirectly by this unprecedented Global Health Crisis. As the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic travels worldwide and across communities, charitable  organizations are tasked with ensuring safe operations while still carrying out their missions—a...

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story telling
20 Feb
Blog, News

Tell your story, write your own history!

We often don’t realize how much storytelling is a part of sharing history. During Black History Month, we always hear countless inspiring stories of Black Leaders, Inventors, Pioneers or Influencers on how they affected our history. For your organization, storytelling can also help you create more engagement and help your supporters better understand the impact you’r...

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non profit course
10 Jan
Blog, News

The perfect Non-Profit Online Course to Kick Off the New Year!

Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the Non-Profit world for a while, the New Year is always the perfect time to reflect, self-assess, or evaluate your team’s objectives, including those of your Board members. How do you begin this assessment? Let start by making sure you’re up to speed on the latest best practices.  SupportBlackCharities wants to h...

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Volunteer
08 Apr
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Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits

With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous to you, your family, and your community. The right match can help you reduce stress, find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career. Giving to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. Learn more ab...

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giving circle
22 Dec
Blog, News

A New Giving Circle That is Exclusively Funding Black-led, Black-Serving Nonprofits

by Alyssa Ochs According to a report out last month, giving circles are becoming more diverse in terms of race, gender and income levels, and more popular among people of color. That finding tracks with our own coverage of giving circles across the U.S., where we’ve noticed that groups that have felt ...

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