The primary objective of the Georgia Black United Fund, Inc. (GBUF) is fundraising through the
payroll deduction systems, direct contributions, special events, board
member assessments and corporate grants. The secondary objective is grant
making to support projects and programs which assists in building an
African American self-sufficient economic infrastructure. GBUF was
organized in October 1975 and is one of twenty-two affiliates of the
National Black United Fund, Inc.The Georgia Black United Fund is committed to bringing together the human and financial resources of the State of Georgia to enhance the quality of living for all. The human resources are the supporters (paid and unpaid staff) who are dedicated to serving others. Financial resources are provided primarily through workplace giving campaigns where employees are given the opportunity to choose which of the more than 32 agencies they wish to support with their dollars through payroll deduction. Currently, GBUF participates in the following campaigns; Public - Fulton County Project Hope, State of Georgia, City of Atlanta, Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Atlanta Housing Authority, City of East Point, MARTA, and the Combined Federal Campaign, Corporate - AT&T, Lucent Technology, and the Miller/ Zell Corp.
Data collected at places that have
choice in giving reveals that total giving goes up when employees are
given choices. GBUF is pledged to adhere to very strict standards
regarding fiscal responsibility, board participation, fundraising and
allocation of contributions. An urgent need exists for increased
charitable giving to support programs offered by GBUF member
organizations. These African and Latino American organizations cannot
solely depend on governmental and conventional funding sources. Without
adequate funds, organizations cannot deliver crucial services needed
within the communities. Georgia Black United Fund is committed to
improving the quality of life for all individuals, by addressing
education, health, cultural, legal, economic, spiritual, and
self-development issues.Black Americans, who have until recently paid little or no attention to how the charitable sector works, should now consider the potentials of a fundraising infrastructure, which is indigenous to the minority based communities.
GBUF sponsors an annual banquet that has featured prolific speakers such as Tavis Smiley, Dr. Benjamin Carson, and the esteemed Randall Robinson. The banquet is a fund-raiser designed to celebrate the singular successes of individuals, Federation members, and the GBUF family as a whole. A reception is held in years when the banquet does not take place. GBUF receptions emphasize collaborative efforts.
GBUF provides a collective opportunity for you to make a difference. Your support coupled with the contributions of others enables our dedicated servants to enhance their service to others and exemplify the existence for the Georgia Black United Fund, Inc.
