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The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited

May 19, 2014 · by valaida · in Giving Back Project, The Soul of Philanthropy · 2 Comments

About New Exhibit ‘Giving Back :: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited’ updated January 2015 INVITATION to Inaugural Exhibition Opening on 02.20.2015 Groundbreaking in focus and depth, “The Soul of Philanthropy” exhibition presents stories of generosity among Americans of African descent. Centuries-old cultural customs and beliefs about giving, though rarely acknowledged as “philanthropy” in Black […]

August Is Black Philanthropy Month

August 1, 2013 · by valaida · in Black Philanthropy Month · 1 Comment

The Giving Back Project is pleased to be part of the Architect Team for Black Philanthropy Month 2013. We’re aiming to share relevant posts daily (or nearly every day) during August. Today’s post focuses on DonorsChoose.org, a leading online platform for giving. DonorsChoose.org makes it easy for donors to help students and classrooms in need through donations to […]

About The Giving Back Project

June 17, 2012 · by valaida · in Giving Back Project · 2 Comments

For too long, philanthropy has been narrowly defined by great wealth and large monetary gifts. Prevailing stories and imagery about giving often exclude generous everyday people and feed false notions about who can give, who can make a difference and who matters. Changing the world requires us to rethink and reframe philanthropy. The Giving Back Project is […]