Julia McDonald

We have some exciting news from the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis: we're home.

For the third year, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis championed Give 8/28—a national day of giving during Black Philanthropy Month that supports Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits. This year, Memphis showed up in a big way: the campaign raised more than $1.8 million for 90 local nonprofits.

Nonprofits across our region are stretched thin right now—facing funding cuts, rising costs, and growing demand for services. The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis wants to help.

In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, the Community Foundation is proud to participate in Give 8/28, a day of giving to support local, Black-led nonprofits on August 28. Donate to a familiar organization or discover a new one to support at LIVEGIVEmidsouth, our free community information system.

Generational wealth isn't just about money. It's about what we pass down—the assets, yes, but also the values, the wisdom, and the spirit of giving that shapes who our families and communities become.

In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, the Community Foundation is highlighting the importance of funding equity for Black-led nonprofits.

August is Black Philanthropy Month: an annual global celebration and campaign held every August since 2011 to uplift and promote Black giving, leadership, and investment in communities worldwide.

Life has a way of changing everything at once. A divorce. The loss of a spouse. Retirement. In the middle of those moments, the last thing most people are thinking about is charitable giving.

Do you own property you're no longer sure what to do with? A vacation home that sits empty most of the year, or land you inherited that feels more like a burden than a blessing? You might be able to turn it into something meaningful—a charitable gift.

Women are reshaping philanthropy in America—and it's happening in ways both gradual and sudden.