Multiple opportunities to sign up and participate in BPM 2026

Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. John Lewis

AUGUST 1

 BPM 2026 Charlotte Kickoff: Documentary screening of John Lewis: Good Trouble at Independent Picture House, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Link: https://BPM2026Kickoff.eventbrite.com

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AUGUST 2

First Sunday in August: Beginning BPM 2026 at the nexus of faith and giving in Black communities, NGAAP members, grantee partners, community collaborators, and giving partners are invited to attend the 10:00 am church service of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. R.S.V.P. to ensure sufficient reserved group seating. 

Link: https://firstsundayinaugust_bpm2026.eventbrite.com

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AUGUST 20

Black Philanthropy Across the Pond: NGAAP Philanthropic Collective (USA) x Black Funding Network (UK) in Conversation, Circle to Circle. US: 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT / UK: 6:00-7:00 p.m. BST. Virtual via Zoom, streaming to LinkedIn, and recorded. 

Link: Coming soon

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AUGUST 27

Black August x Black Philanthropy Month: Activating Freedom Fighters through Civic Education, Participation & Leadership: Panel discussion in collaboration with Cypress Fund, at Wray Ward, 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Link: https://blackaugustxbpm2026.eventbrite.com

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AUGUST 28

CLT GIVES BLACK: A perennial feature of Black Philanthropy Month that wraps up the monthlong celebration. It’s a special day of giving dedicated to uplifting Black-led and Black-benefitting nonprofits and is part of the nationwide online giving campaign, Give 8/28. CLT GIVES BLACK directs financial resources to historically under-funded organizations meeting local frontline needs. 

Link to participate by giving on 8/28: https://www.give828.org/group/Ngaap

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