Julia McDonald

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Su Casa Family Ministries, a current grantee of GiVE 365, the Community Foundation’s dollar-a-day giving circle.

The Community Foundation is launching a new Responsive Grants program to meet the moment nonprofits are facing right now. Times are tough. Funding streams are shrinking, costs are rising, and organizations are being asked to do more with less.

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—today! Donate to a familiar organization or discover a new one to support at LIVEGIVEmidsouth.org, our free community information system.

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

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!

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

American philanthropy has continued to evolve since our nation’s founding, with Giving as Relief, Improvement, and Social Reform being the most prevalent and sustained traditions of donating.

The U.S. has seen major trends in philanthropy since our founding, and a notable one is Giving as Social Reform, or to solve social problems. This kind of giving became more prevalent in the 20th century, and it continues in many powerful forms.

When we look at our nation’s traditions of philanthropy, an important one is Giving as Improvement, or to maximize human potential. This kind of giving gained traction in the 19th century, and it continues today.

As we mark Independence Day this month, we’re taking a closer look at our nation’s traditions of philanthropy. Giving as Relief, or to alleviate suffering, is the longest-standing form of charity in the U.S., and it continues in many powerful forms to this day.