Black Philanthropy Month has come to a close, but the work goes on year round! It's not too late to support GCF funds focused on the Black community and the many Black-led organizations in our region. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3DMOIaC
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Tomorrow is Give 8/28 Day! This national giving day is dedicated to encourage support of Black-led nonprofits and organizations during Black Philanthropy Month. To celebrate, support the 8 GCF funds and a few of the many Black-led organizations we’re spotlighting today!
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Join us tonight for an evening of jazz at Eden Park! Tonight’s performance by Dan Karlsberg is brought to us by the @itscommonlyjazz series and sponsored by GCF. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3motwBc
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How do you celebrate Black Philanthropy Month? One way is to join us on August 26 for an evening of jazz at Eden Park brought to you by the @itscommonlyjazz series, a GCF sponsored event. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3motwBc
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This weekend, bring your family to the 33rd Annual Black Family Reunion, a 3-day cultural event at Sawyer Point which brings consumers, corporations, and communities together to focus on the historic strengths and values of the Black Family. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3motwBc
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Join us next Wednesday, August 25, for the virtual Black Wealth-Building Panel Discussion. Four successful Black Greater Cincinnati professionals will share insights into building Black individual and familial wealth. Register today! https://bit.ly/3APLdxE #BPM2021#poweredbythepresent
Spotlight on: Robert Killins Jr., Director, Special Initiatives at GCF. Robert is dedicated to continuing the extraordinary legacy of Black Greater Cincinnatians through his work, from affordable housing to Black philanthropy. Join him in honoring this legacy at gcfdn.org/bpm. #bpm2021#poweredbythepresent
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Cincinnati Black History Spotlight: Reverent philanthropist Benjamin W. Arnett, late 19th century Civil Rights movement Leader. In 1886, Arnett introduced legislation to repeal Ohio's Black Act of 1807. It limited migration by Black people into Ohio by creating obstacles, including a $500 bond (more than $10,000 in 2021 dollars). Leaders like him laid the foundation for the philanthropic habits of Cincinnatians that still exists today. #poweredbythepresent#bpm2021
Join us for the virtual Black Wealth-Building Panel Discussion in part of celebrating Black Philanthropy Month. Four successful Black Greater Cincinnati professionals will share insights into building Black individual and familial wealth. To register, visit gcfdn.org/events/bpmaug25
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Cincinnati Black History Spotlight: Sarah M. Fossett was a Black Cincinnatian and prominent Black crusader for freedom, social justice and equity. She advocated for prison reform, aided the Underground Railroad and sued to desegregate streetcars for Black women riders in the mid 1800s. Leaders like her laid the foundation for the philanthropic habits of Cincinnatians that still exists today. #poweredbythepresent#bpm2023
Black Philanthropy Month starts now! BPM is a wave of high-impact events, activities, and opportunities engaging the extraordinary legacy of Black Giving in Greater Cincinnati. How will you celebrate Black Philanthropy Month? Check back here for news and updates all month. #poweredbythepresent#bpm2021
