National Black United Fund

The National Black United Fund is a national philanthropic organization based in Newark, NJ that specializes in coordinating charitable giving and volunteerism within African American communities. Operating as a central planning body for local affiliates across the country, the organization facilitates fundraising primarily through employee payroll deduction programs and strategically distributes collected funds to community-based nonprofits that serve the African American community. The National Black United Fund's expertise lies in developing comprehensive communication strategies that reach potential community leaders and donors who have historically been underrepresented in organized giving programs. The organization focuses on creating sustainable funding models that bring new philanthropic dollars into local Black American communities by educating individuals about charitable giving and securing their long-term commitment to community investment. The National Black United Fund serves Newark, NJ and operates a national network dedicated to promoting community-based philanthropy while expanding workplace giving strategies. Their work emphasizes investing in organizations that create meaningful impact for children, families, and communities, with core values centered on self-help, economic opportunity, positive community change, and social justice. By transforming workplace giving into more permanent and self-sustaining funding resources, the National Black United Fund addresses critical gaps in philanthropic support for Black American communities and enables nonprofits to expand their vital services.