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.
It is designed to highlight the contributions of Black donors, promote funding equity, and foster dialogue and action around access to capital and community investment. The Community Foundation is proud to offer ways to get involved this month. We are hosting the Powered by Us: Black Generational Wealth Symposium on Friday, August 14, at BRIDGES. The daylong summit for Black givers will feature dynamic speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.
August 28 is Give 8/28, a national, focused day of giving that highlights and supports the powerful work of Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits. Donate to a familiar organization or find a new one to support at our list of 300+ Memphis-area Black-led nonprofits.
Visit cfgm.org/wkno to learn more about Black Philanthropy Month and the ways that you can get involved this August.