Nonprofits across our region are carrying more than ever, facing funding cuts, shifting policies, and rising community needs. The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis is launching Responsive Grants to provide flexible support that helps organizations sustain and continue essential services, especially in communities too often underfunded or overlooked. The application opens online September 9 and closes September 30. Visit https://www.cfgm.org/responsive-grants to learn more about eligibility and the application process, and to register for one of the optional pre-application information sessions held on September 4 and 9. (fb)

As Black Philanthropy Month comes to a close, we share a sincere thank you to all who made it an empowering and impactful celebration. 📜 To Mayors Paul Young and Lee Harris for their respective proclamations honoring Black Philanthropy Month: https://ow.ly/52rS50WOczW 💡To the speakers, host committee, and capacity crowd who made the inaugural Powered by Us: Black Generosity in Memphis Symposium an inspiring and rousing success. 💸 To the donors across the community who supported Give 8/28 by contributing to Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits. We look forward to sharing that tally shortly! 🙋🏾To the amazing nonprofits doing the work to support and propel communities–including those who helped spread the Give 8/28 message. 🫶🏾 To Mid-Southerners who uplifted the contributions of Black changemakers and promoted funding equity. Thank you for powering change. Your generosity made a difference this August. Let's keep this momentum going. (fb)