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Enlightened Philanthropy-Everyday Givers-Art-Culture-Justice-Joy

Fresh Philanthropy was created in 2018 with the Everyday Giver in mind, because most philanthropists are not billionaires.

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#BPM2021

Fresh Philanthropy is a proud sponsor of Black Philanthropy Month 2021! Don't miss the opportunity to join a cross-section of Afro-descendant and allied stakeholders—donors, funders, investors, founders and nonprofit professionals—from around the globe to advance accountability in bringing about racial equity.

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In addition to the Global Summit Series, Black Philanthropy Month events are happening across the U.S. Check out the official events calendar, ways to celebrate and Follow #BPM2021 on social media to join in the celebration!

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Giving Circles.

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary to Black Benefactors and HERitage Giving Fund!

Black Benefactors @BlkBenefactors

CELEBRATING 1️⃣4️⃣ YEARS TODAY🥳Thank you to our members & donors who make our grantmaking possible to fund Black-led nonprofits. Please consider making a donation to support our work, or donate to one of our grantees: blackbenefactors.org

July 26th 2021

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Heritage GivingFund @HeritageGF

Today is the first day of @blkphilanthropymonth! Join us in recognizing the immeasurable charitable contributions made by Black people, including the $100,000+ and countless service hrs made by members, friends and grantees of the HERitage giving circle. Thank you!! 🥳 #honorHER

August 2nd 2021

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Geaux Girl Giving is an intimate collective of Black womxn dedicated to supporting Black womxn-led social change across the New Orleans region.

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Are you looking to join a giving circle? Fresh Philanthropy is organizing a new giving circle focused on supporting women, girls and gender expansive people in the New York City area. If you would like to be part of the group of thought leaders who will help name and found this effort, contact akira@freshphilanthropy.com by September 2, 2021.

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Art.

Barbering has a long and storied history in the African American community. This exhibit explores that past, shining light on the experiences that led to the building of Mr. Seymour's establishment that now houses SAAM as well as how barber shops and beauty parlors became a natural gathering place to stay connected to culture and ideas.

-Southampton African American Museum