Foundation For Black Philanthropy

10/03/2026

Grant opportunity, applications close October 17!

📣 The 2026–27 Women’s Impact Fund grants cycle is officially OPEN! 📣
We’re excited to invite eligible nonprofit organizations serving Mecklenburg County to apply for unrestricted funding—meaning there are no restrictions on how grant funds must be used once awarded.
Who can apply? Organizations must:
• Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Be located in or serve Mecklenburg County
• Meet WIF’s additional grant requirements, outlined on our website
💻 Grants Webinar: A recording of our webinar is available on the WIF website for anyone interested in learning more about the grant process and application.
Ready to learn more? Visit the Grant Process page on our website for eligibility requirements, application details, and more.
🔗 womensimpactfund.org/our-grant-process/

10/01/2026

Please join us in celebrating Al Austin, whose leadership, expertise, and dedication have made a lasting impact on Rhythm & Roots.

Al played a key role in securing sponsorship support from State Farm, Charlotte Center City Partners, CLT PR, and Parker Poe, helping us strengthen the event and expand its reach throughout the community.

Just as importantly, he helped us improve how we cultivate, manage, and steward donor relationships. His strategic guidance helped identify opportunities in our fundraising process and create stronger systems for engagement, tracking, and long-term partnership development.

Thank you, Al, for investing your time, talent, and expertise in helping us create meaningful community impact.

❤️ Drop a note of thanks for Al in the comments below!

09/25/2026

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Denada Jackson 🌟

The Foundation For Black Philanthropy is proud to recognize Denada Jackson, Vice President at NP Strategy, for securing a sponsorship in support of 2026 Rhythm & Roots: Soul Amplified.

Denada's leadership, advocacy, and commitment to our community continue to create meaningful impact. Through her efforts, NP Strategy is helping invest in a celebration that honors culture, connection, and the power of community.

As Denada shares:

"Black Philanthropy is about giving to empower. It's investing in our community's own power to build, lead and thrive."

We are grateful for Denada's leadership and guidance on the FFBP board. Her dedication exemplifies the spirit of investing in communities and creating lasting opportunities for future generations.

Join us for our 2nd Annual Rhythm & Roots: Soul Amplified Fundraiser on November 19th

Get Tickets here: https://bit.ly/FFBPTickets2026

Learn more about FFBP at ww.fftc.org/ffbp

Donate at https://bit.ly/GiveFFBP

09/22/2026

A special thank you to Fifth Third Bank for its generous $10,000 sponsorship of Rhythm & Roots: Soul Amplified!

Their commitment to community impact and opportunity helps make this event possible while supporting the mission of the Foundation For Black Philanthropy. We are grateful for their partnership and investment in the work of uplifting and empowering our community.

Please join us in thanking Fifth Third Bank for helping bring Rhythm & Roots: Soul Amplified to life!

Thank you Patrice Withers, for advocating for this impactful funding!

Join us for our 2nd Annual Rhythm & Roots: Soul Amplified Fundraiser on November 19th

Get Tickets here: https://bit.ly/FFBPTickets2026

Learn more about FFBP at ww.fftc.org/ffbp

Donate at https://bit.ly/GiveFFBP

Foundation for the Carolinas

09/18/2026

We are deeply grateful to one of our dedicated host committee members, Mrs. Carlenia Ivory-Cantey, for welcoming us into her home yesterday for our Rhythm & Roots: Soul Amplified Host Committee meeting.

The day was filled with inspiration, thoughtful discussion, and meaningful momentum as we refined our strategy and strengthened support for this special event. Through her leadership and advocacy, she has helped secure nearly $100,000 in support and continues to be a tireless champion for the Foundation For Black Philanthropy, an affiliate of th Foundation for the Carolinas and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Her commitment reminds us that lasting change begins when people open their doors, share their networks, and invest in the future of their community.

Join us for our 2nd Annual Rhythm & Roots: Soul Amplified Fundraiser on November 19th

Get Tickets here: https://bit.ly/FFBPTickets2026

Learn more about FFBP at ww.fftc.org/ffbp

Donate at https://bit.ly/GiveFFBP

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Foundation For Black Philanthropy's 2026 Grantee Reception last night.

Each grant recipient poured out their heart as they shared the work they are leading in our community. Their stories were a powerful reminder that meaningful change is rooted not only in programs and services, but in the depth of relationships, trust, and genuine care for the people they serve.
We are honored and grateful to support organizations that are strengthening Black communities, creating opportunity, and investing in brighter futures.

A special thank you to Malcolm Graham for reading the Black Philanthropy Month Proclamation and helping us recognize the enduring legacy and power of Black giving.

Thank you to our grantees, Youth Development Initiatives, Mind, Body, Baby NC StriveCLT, MATH & ENGLISH ACADEMY and Mothers of Murdered Offspring (MOM-O), and to our supporters, board members, and community partners. We are inspired by your commitment, humbled by your passion, and grateful to be part of this work together.

Foundation for the Carolinas
Cease Fire Productions
Striveclt
Mothers of Murdered Offspring
STARS Charlotte
Youth Development Initiatives
Mind, Body, Baby NC

08/28/2026

Today is THE day to GIVE BLACK!

On 8/28, we celebrate the power of collective giving and the incredible Black-led and Black-serving organizations strengthening our Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.
Your gift at any level can make an impact.

Join us for Give 8/28 and invest in the organizations doing meaningful work across our community.
Give today: https://www.give828.org


-BackBlack

08/21/2026

🎶 The wait is over! Tickets are now on sale for Rhythm & Roots: Soul Amplified presented by Foundation For Black Philanthropy.

On November 19, join us at the historic Carolina Theatre CLT to celebrate music, culture and Black philanthropy while honoring leaders and changemakers making a lasting impact in our community.

Inspired by the sounds and spirit of Blues, Soul and contemporary Black music, you do not want to miss this event!

Rhythm & Roots: Soul Amplified is more than an event. It's a celebration of the power of giving and the impact we create together.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today! https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D00650CD141350A
📍 Carolina Theatre at Belk Place
🗓️ Thursday, November 19 | 7 PM

08/20/2026

✨ Behind every success story is a community willing to invest, support, and believe in what's possible.

This Black Philanthropy Month, we're proud to highlight the impact of organizations like Another Chance House of Refuge, Achieving Success on Purpose (ASOP), and Greater Steps Scholars, whose work is creating opportunities, strengthening families, and transforming lives across our community.

Through Black philanthropy, we help fuel the leadership, innovation, and resources that make this work possible. Together, we're building a stronger future for generations to come.