Educate • Empower • Equip

Helping Black-led and Grassroots Nonprofits Start Strong, Grow Sustainably, and Increase Community Impact.

Training • Coaching • Grant Readiness • Membership • Networking • Capacity Building.

Vision Statement

A thriving ecosystem where Black-led and allied organizations work together to create equitable opportunities and lasting change in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.

Mission Statement

To strengthen the capacity of Black-led and community nonprofits through collaboration, education, and access to equitable resources that drive sustainable impact.

Non-Discrimination Policy

At the Escambia & Santa Rosa Black Nonprofit Group, we believe every person deserves respect, opportunity, and inclusion. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or exclusion of any kind. Everyone—staff, volunteers, partners, and community members—is welcome to participate fully in our programs and events regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. While our mission centers on empowering Black-led and grassroots nonprofits, our network is open to all organizations and individuals who share our values of equity, collaboration, and community impact.

We are committed to: Treating everyone with dignity and fairness and creating inclusive and accessible spaces

What is the Black Nonprofit Con?

The Black Nonprofit Con is a three-tiered, hands-on training conference designed to educate, empower, and equip Black-led and grassroots nonprofits across Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.

It is the first event of its kind in our region; created to give nonprofit leaders the practical tools, real guidance, and step-by-step support they need to build sustainable, mission-driven organizations.

The conference is delivered in three levels, allowing leaders to grow with us throughout the year.

Each level includes interactive workbooks, templates, resource guides, panel discussions, real case examples, and hands-on activities led by industry professionals.

COMING OCTOBER 2027

About Us

Why We Started

The Black Nonprofit Group

The Escambia & Santa Rosa Black Nonprofit Group was born out of a simple truth: Black-led and grassroots nonprofits are doing powerful work—but too often, they do it alone and under-resourced.

Across our community, we saw dedicated leaders serving youth, families, and neighborhoods with passion—but without access to the same networks, funding, or visibility as larger organizations. Many were reinventing the wheel, facing barriers to grants, compliance, and sustainability, not because of a lack of skill but a lack of access.

We knew something had to change.

So we created The Black Nonprofit Group—a space where Black-led and ally nonprofits could come together to learn, grow, and rise collectively.

Our purpose is to:

Educate Nonprofit and For-Profit organizations on how to build structure, capacity, and sustainability.

Empower leaders with knowledge, tools, and partnerships.

Equip nonprofits not only to survive but thrive and lead change across Northwest Florida.

We started this movement to ensure no organization stands alone and every Black-led and ally nonprofit has what they need to build a legacy, influence policy, and transform lives.

This isn’t just about nonprofits; it’s about community power, shared success, and creating a network where we all rise together.

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