Black Philanthropy Month

Aug 14

August is Black Philanthropy Month.

Started by founder Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland, with the support of Reunity, formerly the Pan-African Women's Philanthropy Network, Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) launched in 2011 with its first official global summit to commemorate the United Nations Year and Decade of People of African Descent.

Now, every August, Black Philanthropy Month (and Black Business Month) celebrates Black-led and Black-serving organizations while also cultivating resources and pathways for growth, success, and awareness.

Here’s how you can learn more and and support Black Philanthropy Month:

Visit BlackPhilanthropyMonth.com to learn about the origins of this month and national activities. Follow their social pages for regular updates.
Visit and follow ABFE.org–a 501(c)(3), membership-based philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities.
Visit BackBlackMovement.org to learn about funding tools and resources. BackBlack is a multi-platform initiative that aims to direct capital and build awareness for Black-led nonprofits.
The Young Black & Giving Back Institute culminates Black Philanthropy Month with "Give 8/28" an initiative to promote financial support to Black-led, Black-benefitting grassroots organizations. All participating organizations and donors will fundraise and give to causes that make a difference in the Black community.

Support for Black-led and Black-serving organizations also comes from awareness of the challenges and inequities that Black leaders often face. A few resources include: