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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Be part of the movement advancing Black philanthropy, Afrocentric fundraising, and community transformation.