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Must read report from Giving Gap and Heather Infantry on the state of black-founded nonprofits today. * Black leaders reported being deeply involved in their organization's daily operations. * Black leaders have personal experience related to their nonprofit's mission, fueling their commitment toward the organization's causes. * Founder's primary motivation for their work is passion and belief in the mission, followed by lived experience. * Passion and commitment don't pay the bills, many Black leaders need to supplement their nonprofit income with additional jobs due to financial constraints. *The top need identified is financial support for general operations. These reasons and others are why our San Jose Giving Circle has focused on the BIPOC-led proximate organizations in our neighborhoods. We have funded some extraordinary black-led nonprofits (fiscally sponsored projects) which face the challenges outlined above. These organizations include Parenting with a Purpose, Muindi Foundation, and PARTI Program founded by Colette Choates, Nyla Choates, Winston Ashby, Serena M., and Tim Muindi. Today is the last day of Black History Month, but these organizations deserve recognition and support everyday of the year! https://lnkd.in/gEGzB5jM

A must read for everyone in our sector - Unfunded: Black Communities Overlooked by Canadian Philanthropy This FFBC research report provides the first in-depth examination of the relationship between Canadian Philanthropy and Black communities. The research and analysis suggest that the Canadian philanthropic sector has failed to support the urgent and specific needs of Black communities in Canada. https://loom.ly/-cooDqw #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackCanadians #Nonprofits

Content/Trigger Warning: This post explores topics of systemic racism in philanthropy. For culturally safe and accessible resources for Black people, visit Black Mental Health Canada: https://lnkd.in/dr_zWWF   As we continue to celebrate, honour and reflect this Black History Month, it’s important for us at Vancity Community Foundation to acknowledge that the philanthropic sector we are a part of has its roots in white supremacy and colonialism. This legacy reverberates today, and its impacts were spotlighted by the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities and Carleton University’s Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program’s report “Unfunded: Black Communities Overlooked by Canadian Philanthropy”, which helped form what is known today as Foundation for Black Communities . You can read the report here: https://lnkd.in/grD8DHP Among its many findings and recommendations, the report found that for every $100 disbursed by the top 15 Canadian foundations, only $0.07 went to Black-led organizations and $0.70 went to Black-serving organizations. When looking at the top 10 foundations, just 0.03% of grants were disbursed to Black-led organizations and 0.13% to Black-serving organizations. As we begin to learn how we can shift our philanthropic approach to be more inclusive of and prioritize the needs and futures of Black people, we invite funders to join us by making an enduring commitment to supporting equity-seeking communities that have been systemically overlooked. Network for the Advancement of Black Communities Carleton University, Foundation for Black Communities

Congratulations to Heather Infantry and the Giving Gap on the release their report on the state of black-founded nonprofits today. It's outstanding, please read it! A few highlights: * "Black leaders and their organizations are forced to navigate a funding ecosystem that unfairly advantages their white counterparts and restricts their own capacity for growth. * "Black leaders and their organizations are forced to navigate a funding ecosystem that unfairly advantages their white counterparts and restricts their own capacity for growth. * Sixty percent of the survey respondents work for orgs founded by Black woman. * Over sixty percent of the respondents have additional jobs to supplement their incomes. * Black women support causes with their time, actions, and even capital, as they give 25% more of their wealth compared to white donors. These organizations do so much with so little. They are committed to their causes and communities, but continuously underfunded. And yet..."increased support was usually short-lived." Read this outstanding report here: https://lnkd.in/ej9hmMNg

Check out this article from Nonprofit Leadership Center: 4 Steps to Attract & Retain More Donors Every Month Read Here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ztFMN0

Check your assumptions. Philanthropy does not look the same in every community. Christal Cherry’s post on “What Fundraisers Should Know About Black Philanthropy” in Greater Public’s blog last summer is inspiring: "'The term philanthropy does not fully embrace just how diverse the nature of giving is, in practice. At its core, the practice of philanthropy is rooted in an unspoken contract committed to the collective benefit of the community.' (Muhmmad, 2021) Black people embrace and understand this and have relied on our full spectrum of giving to survive and thrive for centuries. It is time to shift the narrative and see the Black community as individuals who are actively engaged in philanthropy by both supporting and creating solutions to uplift one another. We know the definition of philanthropy extends beyond financial giving."

Happy Black History Month! Today is a great day to make sure you're following some of the great organizations that spotlight Black-led nonprofits and support Black fundraising professionals and volunteers. A few of our favorites are Giving Gap, ABFE. A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities, and YOUNG BLACK & GIVING BACK INSTITUTE Giving Back Institute. Give a shout-out in the comments to your favorite Black History Month fundraising resources! #blackhistorymonth #funsdraising #nonprofit

Where are the spaces for black women who aspire to be VP and C-Suite level leadership? How can we connect with black women who hold these positions? Where are the meet and greets? Where are the charitable fundraising galas? Where are the professional and personal mentorship opportunities? How can we glean the knowledge and perspective from those at the top to better prepare us when we get there?

Spotlight on Booker T. Spencer Jr! It's National Black Business Month, and we're super excited to celebrate Booker T Spencer Jr! He's one of the top black business leaders in Texas, part of the amazing Texas 1000 Project. Booker T Spencer Jr. is known for his hard work and smart ideas, showing everyone what it means to never give up. Check out his story and why he's so awesome at Texas 1000 Project. Link in the comments Why donate? 1. Support Great Leaders: Your donation helps amazing leaders like Booker T Spencer Jr thrive. 2. Boost Diversity: Donations promote diversity and inclusivity in the business world. 3. Inspire Future Generations: Your support can inspire future black entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. Let's celebrate and support black excellence! #NationalBlackBusinessMonth #SupportBlackBusiness

In honor of Black Philanthropy Month, we wanted to shed light on the importance of Black-led nonprofits, their powerful missions, and the unique obstacles they face. In our recent blog post, "Black Philanthropy Month – What Black Led Nonprofits Need to Know," we discussed some of the key considerations for organizations to achieve success like storytelling, organization, commitment and so much more. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gKycvjtp #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #BlackLedOrganization #Nonprofits #NonprofitBlog #EBSUniversal #Nonprofitmanagement