Black Philanthropy Month 2022

Black Philanthropy Month, founded by Dr. Jacqueline Bouvier Copeland in 2011, takes place every August and is a celebration of giving throughout the African diaspora. The theme for 2022 is the “Fierce Urgency of Now: From Dream to Action.”

Below is a roundup of articles, events and resources for donors and nonprofit leaders.

• Learn more about Black Philanthropy Month on its official website.
• The Indianapolis Business Journal did a Q&A with Black Philanthropy Month founder Jacqueline Bouvier Copeland in July. Read the full story here.
• Meet 11 rising philanthropists of color
• ABFE‘s mission is to promote effective and responsive philanthropy in Black communities. Its website features information on its programs and an extensive knowledge center with fact sheets, webinars and more.
• The Young, Black, & Giving Back Institute serves Black-led, Black-benefitting nonprofits and its leaders with a mission to provide capacity building, convenings, and funding that uniquely meets their social impact needs.

Additional resources for nonprofits:

• Give 8/28 builds on the momentum created by Black Philanthropy Month with a day of giving for Black nonprofits. Black-led and -benefitting nonprofits can register until August 14.
• Meta has partnered with Young, Black, & Giving Back Institute and ABFE to create the Black Nonprofit Fundraising Guide, an educational guide that includes tactics and strategies for Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits to amplify their messaging.