BACKBLACK X ZEFFY

Fund Black-Led Change

5 grants.

$1,000 each.

100% free to you.

This August, Zeffy is teaming up with BackBlack to celebrate Black Philanthropy Month with a powerful pledge:

We’re giving away $5,000 in direct grants to Black-led nonprofits building bold, brilliant futures.

Whether you’re launching a new campaign or growing an existing one, this is your chance to raise funds and unlock even more support.


Selection Criteria

We’ll award five $1,000 grants based on:

Creativity and Storytelling

Strong visuals, mission-driven messaging, and authenticity

Community Engagement

Social shares, peer fundraising, email outreach, volunteer mobilization

Platform Usage

Smart use of Zeffy tools like team fundraising, donation tiers, supporter feeds, etc.

How to Join the Movement

Create Your Free Zeffy Account

Zeffy is the only 100% free fundraising platform for nonprofits. No credit card fees. No platform fees. No fees period.

It’s free forever!

Launch Your Campaign (or Grow an Existing One!)

Set up your fundraising page, share your story, and activate your community. Every donation, share, and volunteer counts.

Apply for the BackBlack Impact Grant

Submit your Zeffy campaign to be considered for a $1,000 grant.

Deadline to Launch & Apply:

August 31, 2025