Givebutter is Giving Back $10K to nonprofits
during Black Philanthropy Month
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In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month this August, Givebutter will donate $10,000 to Black-led nonprofits and organizations that support and uplift Black communities.
Stay tuned!
The 2024 application opens August 1.
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How it works
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Create your Givebutter campaign
Sign up for a free Givebutter account and create a fundraising page, fundraising event, or auction. You must verify your nonprofit before submitting your campaign.
Submit your campaign & raise at least $500 by August 27, 2024
Your fundraising campaign does not have to be specific to Black Philanthropy Month, and it may be an already existing campaign, but you must be actively raising funds during the month of August and submit your campaign by Tuesday, August 27 at 11:59PM EST to be considered for a donation.
See the chosen campaigns on August 30!
Givebutter will announce the ten most engaging campaigns via email and on social media on Friday, August 30.
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Campaigns we love from 2023
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They pulled out all the stops for their fundraising campaign to finish building a multi-generational community center in remote tribal Kajiado, Kenya.
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This Black-led nonprofit raised more than 250% of their goal to fund leadership opportunities and essential resources for families in their community.
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BPM 2023
Learn more about the incredible Black-led nonprofits that got a slice of $10K from our Givebutter Gives Back initiative.
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BPM 2022
See how we launched our first year of Givebutter Gives Back for Black Philanthropy Month and explore even more winning campaigns from changemakers across the country.
More to explore
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BPM founding
Givebutter sat down with Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland, CEO of The WISE Fund and founder of Black Philanthropy Month, to discuss Black giving and funding equity.
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Racial equity
Floyd Jones, Givebutterās Director of Community & Partnerships, reflects on his experience as a Black man in fundraising and what Black Philanthropy Month means to him.
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Black funding
Discover 40+ Black-led or Black-centered community foundations, grant opportunities, and funding resources for Black communities.
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Black nonprofits
Check out some inspiring Black-led nonprofit organizations and charities making the world a better and more equitable place.
Discover more resources and fundraising guides to take your Black Philanthropy Month campaign to the next level
Frequently asked questions
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Yes! We love our small nonprofits. If you are looking for tips to make your campaigns even butter, join one of our Office Hours sessions dedicated to helping you create an engaging campaign.
If your organization holds nonprofit status with the IRS, you may qualify for verified status on Givebutter. You can read how to verify your Givebutter account here.
While groups that do not have verified nonprofit status cannot be considered at this time, you can still take advantage of Givebutterās free fundraising tools!
Givebutter will make a $1K donation to each of the ten most engaging campaigns on Friday, August 30th.
No. The campaigns must be active.
The campaign page or event must be live and have at least $500 contributed to be considered.
To be eligible for Givebutter Gives Back Black Philanthropy Month, we require that at least 50% of your nonprofitās leadership, board, AND staff are Black, thereby accurately reflecting the population you serve.
The Association of Black Fundraising Executives (ABFE) defines Black-led social change as those organizations with a predominantly Black board and executive leadership, staff leadership, and constituents, if relevant, and whose primary organizational purpose is to work to build the political, economic, and/or social power of the Black community.
So, āBlack-ledā is about the demographic makeup and racial identity of the leadership as well as a political purpose of building power to ensure that the Black community thrives.
Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) is an annual celebration of Black giving and a global call to action for funding equity and greater investment in Black philanthropic leadership.Ā
Founded by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland and the Women Invested to Save the Earth Fund (in partnership with a diverse group of Black women community leaders), Black Philanthropy Month officially launched with its first international summit in 2011. Since its inception, BPM has engaged 20 million people across 60+ countries and is formally recognized by the United Nations and more than 45 governmental bodies.
August is Black Philanthropy Month. Each year communities across the globe organize events and celebrations, and Givebutter is joining in on the fun all month long by giving away $10K to Black changemakers, sharing resources, and celebrating Black leaders and organizations in the Givebutter Fam.
Investing in Black philanthropic leadership means investing in a better future for all! Join us and millions of other changemakers to uplift powerful stories of change and help Black-led organizations make the world a better, more equitable place.
If you're not sure where to start, here are a few Black Philanthropy Month ideas:
- Donate to Black causes: Find and support verified fundraisers on Givebutter serving Black communities. Weāve highlighted some incredible organizations on this page and will share more inspiring campaigns in our newsletter throughout August. Subscribe ā
- Join in the FUNdraising: Take it a step further and join in a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign to raise money on behalf of a nonprofit during Black Philanthropy Month.
- Spread the word: Share about the Givebutter Gives Back initiative with awesome Black-led organizations you think should apply.
You can also explore the official Black Philanthropy Month website for additional resources and more ways to get involved!