The National Black United Fund (NBUF) performs key roles in taking Black American community-based philanthropy to new levels:

• Enhance well being of children
• Improve life skills of families and individuals
• Increase giving to support community change
• Increase rate of voter and civic participation

We do this by:

• Coordinating and making accessible a range of health, human services and other programs through family resource centers and community – based outreach activities
• Supporting youth achievement in community service and education.
• Organizing new fundraising and grant making initiatives.
• Supporting social justice and social change organizations
• Promoting financial literacy, home ownership and business development opportunities