The 5 Transformative Roles of Education Focused Nonprofits

Published: Thu, 09/14/23

Empowering Black Communities:

Education is a civil right!

This month we’re focusing on SDG#4: Quality Education as part of our ongoing work with the Global Black Philanthropy Initiative (GBPI). Education is the cornerstone of personal and societal growth, but not everyone has equal access to quality education. Black organizations focused on education have a profound impact in the quest for educational equity and excellence. From addressing systemic bias to fostering mentorship programs, these organizations are catalyzing change in the education sector. They are shaping the future of education.

Here are 5 transformative roles of education-focused nonprofits:

Advancing Educational Equity and Excellence
Shaping Schools, Students, and Teachers
Confronting Systematic Bias
The Importance of Mentoring Programs
Philanthropy’s Role in Elevating Black Voices

Learn more about the 5 transformative roles of education-focused nonprofits.

The Evolution of

Support Black Charities

Launched in 2018, Support Black Charities was inspired by the popularity and the growing movement to support Black businesses. Founder Anick Silencieux wanted to create a directory for Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving nonprofit organizations to both increase visibility for organizations serving the Black community worldwide and inspire compassion and generosity among supporters.

Nearly 5 years later, Support Black Charities features a growing directory of 130 organizations in 20 countries around the world.

While our mission has not evolved, our vision for what SBC is and could be has evolved significantly. We have become so much more than just a directory. There is a growing need to support Black-led and Black-serving organizations worldwide - and each organization's needs are as diverse as the global Black diaspora that they serve. SBC has evolved along with those needs. In addition to the directory, we have become a much needed resource hub for organizations that traditionally don't have access to the same levels of funding and support that other organizations have. SBC programming currently involves the Business Development Assessment - helping nonprofit organizations find new ways to experience growth and discover their full potential - and the Global Black Philanthropy Initiative (GBPI), which is designed so that no organization will be left behind. In addition to this programming we are also a resource hub for grants and funding opportunities and events happening worldwide.

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Program Feature: GBPI Monthly

The GBPI didn’t end with Black Philanthropy Month in August. We are hoping to continue momentum so that more organizations can benefit throughout the year. Each month, GBPI will focus on different Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as defined by the United Nations.

Most students are back to school in September, so we'll be bringing attention to the importance of quality education and raising funds for the nonprofits aligned with SDG #4: Quality Education!

This means that we're making a special effort to raise funds for the nonprofit organizations and Black change-makers listed in our directory of over 130 organizations across the globe.

Visit www.global-bpi.org to become a philanthropist.

GBPI Update

Support Black Charities officially launched the Global Black Philanthropy Initiative (GBPI) on August 1^st. GBPI is an online fundraising initiative that harnesses the power of collective and focused giving, leveraging the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. We wanted to thank everyone for the emails, important discussions, and the support for this global initiative. Together we raised $1670 CAD throughout the month of August.

GBPI is based on the mission that no organization is left behind. Funds raised under each category (after platform fees are deducted) will be divided equally among all organizations within that category.

To participate in GBPI and support sustainability, everyone can:

Visit the GBPI website.
Choose and click on one of the 17 SDGs that aligns closest with your values, interests, hobbies, or passion.
Donate to the selected SDG. Instantly make a Global Impact!

If you are undecided which category to give to - Ultimate Global Impact – give equally to all the goals.

For more information, visit Global-BPI.org.

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United We Rise UK

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Support SBC's Work

SBC is the only organization dedicated to increasing the visibility of Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused organizations worldwide while working to boost charitable giving within the global Black Community.

SBC has partnered with over 130 vetted organizations in 20 different countries listed on the directory – all of whom have an incredible impact on the world around them.

Here’s how we are fulfilling our mission:

We are continuously engaging with active and impactful organizations to grow our online directory.
We feature organizations, their programs, their events, or their executive/volunteer teams on Social Media to amplify their mission.
We bring attention to and raise awareness of issues or matters specific to the Black experience.
We look for valuable resources for organizations to share on our website’s Resource page. (Ex: grants, funding, courses, etc.)
We actively promote our vetted directory to attract volunteers and potential donors to find Black organizations to support or engage with.
We are committed to assist Black organizations become sustainable and self sufficient.
We have established a Resources Hub and a Provider of essential services like our recently launched tool “Business Development Assessment for Nonprofit“.
We created a year-long initiative - GBPI - to promote Black philanthropy within the community.

Your support makes all this possible!

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