Mission, Vision & Values

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's leaders and members are committed to:

• Providing quality professional and leadership development opportunities for Black professionals working in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector
• Raising issues that directly impact the Black community and creating opportunities for increased discourse and action
• Sharing and using knowledge to increase our members’ skills and expertise in addressing issues affecting the Black community in the region
• Increasing Black representation on the boards and staffs of nonprofits and philanthropic institutions
• Increasing Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits’ access to local and national funding opportunities
• Facilitating strategic relationships between professionals from various sectors and Black-led nonprofit organizations in an effort to build their board capacity
• Increasing individual giving to Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations
• Providing a “safe space” for confidential peer support

BPA's work is guided by a core set of values:

• Integrity. Acting in line with your beliefs
• Knowledge. Seeking intellectual stimulation, new ideas, truth and understanding
• Teamwork. Cooperating with others toward a common goal
• Creativity. Finding new, innovative ways to do things