Black Philanthropy Month in Charlotte
Multiple opportunities to sign up and participate in BPM 2026
Symbols and Substance
NGAAP Philanthropic Collective* at Alchemy Coworking • Photography by Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr. On the cusp of our 20th-Year Platinum Milestone, members of NGAAP Philanthropic Collective came together, in luminous and shimmering attire, […]
🧡 A Season for Giving
Dear Cheerful Givers, Our season has arrived! As the year winds down, we are reminded of the importance of gratitude, especially in these unsettling times. Our NGAAP family of givers wants […]
Art Has Power
God Given: The HeART and Soul of Black Philanthropy Thursday, Sep 25 • 5:30 p.m. https://godgiven.eventbrite.com We’re excited to welcome back to Charlotte A’Lelia Bundles, author of the new book Joy Goddess: A’Lelia […]
Why We Give Black on 8/28
Photo credit: Justin Chance, Josouna Photography NGAAP leads CLT GIVES BLACK because of the unshakeable spirit of Black-led nonprofits. The ones that keep showing up for our children, for neighbors needing a […]
CLT GIVES BLACK
Participate on 8/28 As Black Philanthropy Month wraps up, CLT GIVES BLACK! On Thursday, August 28, show some 💚 by making a charitable donation to one or more of the 63 participating organizations […]
Remembering Freedom Ain’t Free
We’re eyeing August 28th on Juneteenth NGAAP is encouraging Charlotte’s Black founders and leaders of nonprofits to register for participation in CLT Gives Black, our community-wide day of giving that culminates Black Philanthropy […]
Recognize A Local Hero in Our Upcoming Museum Exhibit
‘Homecoming’ exhibition of The Soul of Philanthropy to honor the generous changemakers giving back in our community We’re excited to share that The Soul of Philanthropy (TSOP), a powerful national […]
Lyrical Lessons on Love
Dance performance at The Soul of Philanthropy premiere in Chicago, Feb 2023. Photo credit: Jamel Williams, THREE20 Media Coming off a long Valentine’s Day weekend, let’s keep love alive and well! Stevie Wonder’s lyrics convey a […]
Cheerful Givers, Cheerful Giving
Like fine wine, some things age well with time. After 18 years (and counting!), NGAAP is bigger, bolder and better. Roughly one-half our membership was able to come together and […]
Brimming with PRIDE
We have a story to tell. Over 18 years together, our Collective has lessons learned, significant achievements, data and insights, and a bold vision to share. We’re appreciative of the […]
We’re Celebr-Eighteen 🎉
We turned 18 today, and we’re celebr’eighteen with The Cookout on 6/29, when we launch plans for our 20th-year milestone! Join us at the table!
Opinion | Four Years
“Without community, there is no liberation.” — Audre Lorde It changed my life. That’s what I say about being part of a community of giving circle members. I am not alone […]
🔥 We’re Bringing the Smoke to Funding Gaps
While you might have been to a cookout, James Beard Foundation is partnering with NGAAP to introduce THE COOKOUT. For the first time in 18 years, NGAAP will hold its inaugural fundraiser […]
History x Future
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Abraham Lincoln As February (aka Black History Month) wraps up, NGAAP is looking to the future and fast-forwarding attention […]
💫 A Good Year: NGAAP Looks Back on 2023
Wishing you a prosperous and generous new year! As a philanthropic collective, NGAAP is looking forward. In the spirit of Sankofa, we’re taking a look back, too. Magnitude & Bond: A Look Back […]
BPM 2023 • An NGAAP Report
In words, numbers, images and vibes, AUGUST 2023 summarized. Review our full report on #BPM2023CLT
Why We Give Black on August 28
Get Your Give On Give 8/28, organized by Young, Black & Giving Back Institute (YBGB), occurs nationwide every August 28 as a dedicated day of generosity among Black people and allies […]
Celebrating BPM 2023 in Charlotte
NGAAP’s 2023 schedule of events for August, with links to register below! Here are links to register for the above #BPM2023CLT events: See you soon!
💫 We Believe Black Giving Is Magic
Be A Part of Our BPM 2023 Events Join Our BPM 2023 Events
Sweet 16
It’s Our Birthday! In celebration of our 16th year, NGAAP invites you to join The Crown Circle! The Crown Circle, an NGAAP Bold Project Fund (on the Grapevine platform for […]
NGAAP Philanthropic Collective Gives Back, Gives Black in Charlotte
Photo credit :: Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr. It may surprise you to learn that members of NGAAP Charlotte have played a vital role in the evolution and expansion of Black […]
TENacity | Black Philanthropy Month 2021 to Mark Milestone
In one week, August begins and celebrations start for Black Philanthropy Month 2021. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), and NGAAP is a proud, longtime […]
Raising The Roof, The Sky’s The Limit
While our founding date is June 8th, last night NGAAP members and friends came together for the first time since the start of the pandemic to celebrate our 15th anniversary. […]
Today Marks Our 15th Year!
A History To Remember
We are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond. ― Gwendolyn Brooks We have just entered a new year and now a new […]
Charlotte, NC: Lead City in Digital Engagement for Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) 2020
In this Giving Season, we are proud to share 8 KEY METRICS (and more!) from #BPM2020CLT, Charlotte’s 2020 campaign in observance of Black Philanthropy Month during August. The primary objective of […]
Black Philanthropy Month 2020
Any real change implies the breakup of the world as one has always known it, the loss of all that gave one an identity, the end of safety. — James […]
Giving Black Matters
As a giving circle, we study and learn together. We pool our dollars and leverage resources together. In recent weeks, we have grieved and raged together — while apart. As Black […]
14th
On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the Constitution bestowed citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and granted all people equal protection of the laws. On June […]
Decolonizing Charlotte
Five months ago, New Generation of African American Philanthropists hosted Author Edgar Villanueva for a series of Decolonizing Wealth forums. Inspired by our “Just. Community. A Decolonizing Wealth Conversation” in […]
Watch Us Make History
“Our ancestors dreamed us up and then bent reality to create us.” Walidah Imarisha In 2019, New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP Charlotte) celebrated its 13th year and commemorated the […]
JUST. COMMUNITY. A Decolonizing Wealth Conversation with Author Edgar Villanueva
What if we used wealth to heal, not harm? — Edgar Villanueva On June 27, Edgar Villanueva, a North Carolina Lumbee Indian, will return to his home state to discuss […]
From ‘The Sweetness of Circles’
“Unlike other communities of color and historically disenfranchised groups, for Black Americans giving circles affirm an African legacy.” — From The Sweetness of Circles READ The Sweetness of Circles, an opinion […]
This Is Us
This is New Generation of African American Philanthropists, our members, milestones, message and memories from over the past 12.5 years.
Define The Future
Study the past if you would define the future. Confucius Today’s the first day of Black History Month. In the United States, we have 400 years of the documented history […]
Resolute.
res·o·lute adj. | admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering In lieu of resolutions, New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP Charlotte) is entering 2019 resolute. A year of Learn+Lead forums, new connections, both near and far, […]
Collective Moves, Minds & Money
New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP Charlotte) hosted ABFE President Susan Taylor Batten on October 25th as part of its series of Learn+Lead forums. Titled “Making Change,” the forum focused on data from ABFE’s Case […]
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Join members of New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP Charlotte) on October 25 as we come together to learn, lead and give back. ))) Making Change ((( A Case For Black-Led […]
August 28: Giving Black Day!
August 28th is #GivingBlackDay, a collective action day during Black Philanthropy Month to draw attention and resources to Black-led nonprofit organizations and causes. 2018 is the inaugural year, and you can learn more to participate as […]
For The Culture, For The Future
In observance of BLACK PHILANTHROPY MONTH, New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP Charlotte) is hosting a social gathering and conversation on Monday, August 20 at the Gantt Center. Please […]
Food For { Black } Thought
On May 31, Charlotte’s New Generation of African American Philanthropists will host a “Learning & Leading” dinner event, featuring guest speaker Darrin Goss, president and CEO of Coastal Community Foundation. An […]
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