What We Do
Established in 2002, The Black Philanthropic Alliance (BPA) is a network of professionals in philanthropy and nonprofits who identify, manage and influence investments and resources to strengthen and connect the Black community in the Washington, DC region.
BPA offers:
- Networking and Community Building: We know that working in nonprofits and philanthropy can be both difficult and lonely. That’s why BPA strives to maintain a supportive community of “safe space” where Black professionals can meet regularly to network and discuss issues that impact them in their work.
- Communications: At least once a month, BPA sends out newsletters with timely and relevant information and resources to help strengthen and connect the Black community in the Washington, DC region. Both our newsletter and blog highlight upcoming events, professional development opportunities and research of interest to Black professionals in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. We also provide online social networking opportunities for our members to connect with one another on Facebook and Twitter.
- Educational Programs and Special Events: From annual meetings to skill-building workshops to candid conversations with some of the region’s most reputable leaders, BPA helps its members enhance their personal and professional development.
- Career News: BPA is an important source of local and national career opportunities. Each month, we share job postings in our newsletter as well as on our blog.
- A Vehicle for Giving: BPA has partnered with a local Black philanthropist to launch Black Benefactors, a social investment club comprised of individual members, local businesses and organizations that are dedicated to addressing issues facing the African American community. Also known as a giving circle, member donations are pooled with the donations of other members to significantly contribute to the causes we care about. The Black Benefactors provide grants to organizations serving African American children, youth and families in the Washington, DC region. BPA encourages our members to join the giving circle as a direct way of supporting the Black community in the Washington, DC region.
