Black Philanthropy Month
August is Black Philanthropy Month in Washington state and around the world — an inclusive opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Black giving and inspire increased investment in Black communities. This year’s theme was Afro-Futures of Giving, exploring how we collectively harness our philanthropic and community finance traditions to create better futures for Black people.
Learn
Expand your knowledge of Black philanthropy — its origins, history, leaders, and impacts.
A few resources to get you started:
“Essence Is Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month By Delving into What It Means to Be Philanthropic and Black”
“Black Women in Philanthropy: The Art of Everyday Giving as Activism”
“A Generosity of Spirit: The Legacy of Black Philanthropy”
Share
“All that you touch you Change. All that you Change, Changes you. The only lasting truth is Change.”
– Octavia Butler, author
- Use the social media posts and email in our toolkit to lift up Black giving and encourage increased investment in Black communities among your networks.
- Host a breakfast or lunchtime conversation about Black philanthropy at your workplace to review resources and discuss with your colleagues.
- Invite the Black Future Co-op Fund to talk to your colleagues by contacting Lanessa Cerrillo.
Give
Invest your time, talent, and treasure.
- Become a monthly donor to the Black Future Co-op Fund and a cooperative partner in the march for Black liberation. Donate now.
- Check out Black-led organizations we’ve invested in for places to volunteer or organize a work volunteer event.
- Pool resources among your colleagues to invest in one or more Black–led organizations. See Global Black Funding Principles.
“At the core of Afrofuturism is an emphasis on trying to create a system that’s more equitable with a core goal of collective care for everyone.”
– Julian Chambliss, English professor and history curator at Michigan State University