Black Investments in Greensboro (BIG) Equity Fund

The BIG Equity Fund was established in December 2019 with initial funding from black donors with a vision to be a philanthropic powerhouse that transforms the educational, health, and social well-being of the black community. The purpose of this fund is to:

• Recognize the assets and wealth that exists within the black community in Greensboro.
• Serve as a vehicle for black families, individuals, and organizations to leave a legacy that will benefit the black community for years to come.
• Function as a “passing gear philanthropy” that accelerates community and economic progress for Greensboro’s Black Community by strategically deploying various forms of social, moral, intellectual, reputational, and financial capital.
• Address issues of social justice and inequity.

Black led. Black funded. Black Investments in Greensboro (BIG) Equity Fund represents the future of black leadership. BIG Equity Fund will be the leading funder on the cutting edge of redefining how funding decisions are made in addressing social justice and racial equity issues.