OCTOBER 1, 2026 • 9:30am - 13:00 (EST)
Rooted & Rising
The Giving Black™ Conference & Soirée
From The Soil To The Sky
An international gathering to scale philanthropy, grow fundraising, and transform Black community.
WHY GIVING BLACK MATTERS
A network for conversations that lead to real change
Grow Black Philanthropy. Nurture Fundraising. Build Community.
Black wealth and generosity go together. They define what makes Black philanthropy distinctive and create opportunities to build fundraising approaches rooted in African culture and tradition.
From Ajo to Zakat, and Susu to Sankofa, these traditions have always brought communities together and created the conditions for real change.
CONFERENCE THEMES
Four interconnected areas shaping the future of Black philanthropy, Afrocentric fundraising, and community impact.
Mobilize Philanthropy
Explore how Black wealth and generosity can fund, build, and sustain communities tackling the most urgent needs.
Preserve Our Environment
Discover how Black communities reclaim our ancestral relationship with land, through environmental stewardship.
Advocate for Justice
Learn how collective action in Black communities starts with advocacy and leads to justice and systemic change.
Organize Resources
Shape how a new global community resource will transform Black philanthropy, fundraising., and community impact.
ONE EXPERIENCE
TWO WAYS TO CELEBRATE AND CONNECT
Virtual Conference
Half-day of bold ideas, practical learning, and inspiring outcomes:
- Community and connections
- Keynote and Plenary
- Mindfulness and Reflection
- Music and Poetry
- Discussions and Panels
- Raffles and Prizes
- Actions and Accountabilities

In-Person Soirée
An in-person evening of connection, celebration and culture in Toronto (by invitation):
- Networking and Reception
- Community and Connection
- Culture and Celebration
- Drinks and Nibbles
- Raffles and Prizes
- Discussion and Inspiration
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Everyone committed to strengthening Black communities through
giving, leadership, partnership, and collective action.
FUNDERS & INVESTORS
Corporate partners
Finance Professionals
Funders & Philanthropists
Government & Public Sector Leaders
CHANGE MAKERS
Entrepreneurs
Fundraisers
Non-profit Leaders
Teachers and Academics
CHAMPIONS
Allies & Friends
Community Builders
Influencers & Change Makers
Learners & Emerging Leaders
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Voices across continents.
United by culture and community.
Speaker announcements will be released throughout the summer.
Philanthrophy Leaders
Leaders shaping the future of philanthropy and fundraising.
Community Builders
Organizations driving social and environmental impact.
Global
Voices
Communities generatng new solutions and approaches.
Featuring voices from: Africa • Caribbean • South America • North America • United Kingdom
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Ready to Join Us?
Be part of the movement advancing Black philanthropy, Afrocentric fundraising, and community transformation.
