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A majority of Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits operate on less than $500,000 a year, a report released by the Young, Black & Giving Back Institute finds. Ebonie Johnson Cooper, founder and Executive Director of the Young, Black and Giving Back Institute. “Our survey uniquely highlights the needs, experiences, and attitudes of Black-led and -benefiting nonprofits and the critical role they play in Black communities across the country. Leon Rock, Co-Founder and CEO of the African American Diabetes Association, Inc. agrees and also believes that Black folks need to also fuel the work of Black-led organizations by centering their investment in organizations such as the AADA. Rock went on to say, "Black folks must also address the funding gap for Black-led organizations addressing health disparities." It can be as easy as Black folks creating Birthday fundraisers on social media, like Facebook. It can be that simple, and it can make a world of difference for Black people impacted by diabetes...

As we continue to recognize Black Philanthropy month, we encourage you to revisit the The Bridgespan Group report on racial equity and philanthropy https://lnkd.in/gxfQmeZV which highlights some of the data that drives our work. Despite often disproportionate needs, communities of color have historically received a much smaller percentage of mainstream philanthropic dollars.  The issues we face are complex, but the act of giving is not. Join us in supporting Black leaders and solutions that advance equity and benefit us all.  https://lnkd.in/gjDpdVay  #TheCAFEGroup   #BPM2023 

Did you know that August is Black Philanthropy Month? Dive into this eye-opening article from Alford Group, debunking 3 myths about Black philanthropy. Discover how Black communities have shaped the world of giving. 🌍🙌 Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/XUkE50PCE9E #GIBlog #GivingInstitute #GivingUSA

What role do local foundations play in racial healing in the U.S.? A report from National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy examines Philanthropy’s role in reparations for Black people, specifically in the DMV area. Read their report to learn how foundations can directly acknowledge and address harms. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/geETsfKZ

Are you at the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) Conference in Los Angeles, CA this week? Join us tomorrow! Frontline Founder, Marcus Littles, will be in conversation with Phillip Agnew and Angie Junck on "Reframing Evidence: Base-building as a Road to Black Liberation" Tues. May 21, 3:15-4:30PM in the San Fernando Room on the Lobby Level. There’s often a conversation around the lack of metrics and evidence that base building has led to Black liberation and supports Black people to reclaim their power. Organizing is an effective tool and we can be thinking about how to leverage metrics and evidence to serve the community instead of being extractive. In this space, we’ll be interrogating this assumption and discussing why base building should be a philanthropic priority, given the evidence of its success.

Happy Juneteenth! The Black Austin community needs your help. Why? Texas Black Businesses make less than $60k annually compared to Caucasian businesses make $1m+ #facts Wealth and income are closely linked to overall quality of life Did you know that in Austin, Texas... • While Austin's population is growing the Black population is declining (currently less than 8%) * More than 18% of Black households in Austin live below the poverty line compared to only 8% of White residents. • Economic gaps create barriers in accessing safe housing, high-quality education, health care, social justice and other tools for opportunity. • 22% of Black residents have a Bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 53% of White Austinites.You can grab corporate or nonprofit sponsorship here or others are available in the packet. How can you help support diversity? (in a city that touts diversity) Support Made Media Group a 501c3 nonprofit which owns Austin Black Business Journal & Community News Magazine. No excuses! Support Black Businesses in Austin, Texas We've made it easy for you. Check out our Pledge campaign here.

As we celebrate July 4th, Independence Day, we reflect on the unique history and enduring contributions of Black Americans. This day symbolizes both freedom and the ongoing struggle for equality, especially for our underserved business communities. Despite progress, we face significant challenges, including recent attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which threaten our collective advancements. At USBC, we remain dedicated to advocating for economic empowerment and justice. However, the fight for true freedom and democracy requires our active participation. I urge each of you to ensure you are registered to vote and to exercise this fundamental right. Our voices are powerful tools for authorizing freedoms and shaping a more equitable society that moves the Black economic agenda forward. In observance of this Federal holiday, USBC offices will be closed on July 4th and will reopen on Friday, July 5th. Let’s honor our history and commit to forging a brighter future together. https://lnkd.in/eAzyD-w

#98PercentBlackSponsored! Thank you Inclusion Champions Awards sponsors! Your donation in kind and financial support made a big difference to our impactful event We want to recognize that our awards gala was 98% sponsored by #BlackFoundedOrganization. This comes as a result of little to no funding available for all Black run organizations. Most times, members of the Black organizations have to dig into their pockets to fund their own programs or impactful community causes that they deeply care about! Our hope at ICC is that, with the help of big funders/sponsors and donors we can change this reality and make even a bigger impact in our society. We urge the Government of Canada, Government of Alberta, United Way of Calgary and Area, Calgary Foundation, Calgary Economic Development, Rotary Club of Calgary, Downtown, City of Calgary, Africa Centre, Foundation for Black Communities , Black Business Initiative and other private donors to consider Immigrant Champions of Canada (ICC) in their next rounds of funding to help us continue providing cultural centric career services to our African Black and Caribbean youths and adults as well as settlement services to the underserved ABC communities in Calgary. We also urge funders to consider our vital contributions as Black people in the addressing of the Black socioeconomic challenges that have plagued our communities for decades, despite funding being routed to non-Black found and non-Black run organizations to solve our challenges that are clearly and directly related to our distinct cultural identities. This lack of funding is true across all Black led organizations in Calgary yet the work we do is both important and impactful! We believe that, it is time to #FundBlackOrganizations #FundBlackGrassrootOrganizations #InclusionChampionsAwards #InclusiveOrganizations #InclusiveProfessionals #InclisiveLeaders Thank you Capability Career Group - (CCG) Calgary African Community Collective (CACC) , Ellie Bianca Beauty, TD , The Tanya Eklund Group, RE/MAX Real Estate Central, Ruth's House Society, Osuji & Smith Lawyers, Indire Entertainment Inc. & MUT consulting services

"Building A Pro-Black World" by Cyndi Suarez and Nonprofit Quarterly goes beyond discussing DE&I work, providing a guide to creating safe spaces for Black individuals. It tackles anti-Blackness in various aspects of daily life, highlighting the enduring needs of the Black community for not only surviving but also thriving. This presentation is a passionate, wide-ranging, and insightful resource... Read the rest of my review for Philanthropy News Digest at Candid! https://lnkd.in/eGCWzBRR