June 17, 2026

037 – Fundraising Strategy: Raising $200M to Preserve Black History, with Brent Leggs (Juneteenth Season 1 Finale)

037 – Fundraising Strategy: Raising $200M to Preserve Black History, with Brent Leggs (Juneteenth Season 1 Finale)
037 – Fundraising Strategy: Raising $200M to Preserve Black History, with Brent Leggs (Juneteenth Season 1 Finale)
Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
037 – Fundraising Strategy: Raising $200M to Preserve Black History, with Brent Leggs (Juneteenth Season 1 Finale)
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In this Season 1 finale, released the week of Juneteenth, discover why the urgency to preserve Black history is as old as American history, and how philanthropy plays a critical role in protecting Black history.

As funding for Black-led initiatives in decline, Brent Leggs, Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, shares how his team has raised over $200 million to support 400+ Black historical preservation projects nationwide.

In this episode, gain a proven fundraising strategy for preserving Black history, including how to engage major donors, build sustainable funding, and scale impact for cultural preservation.

More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com.

Social Media Follow @blackphilanthropyourstories & @michelle.renee.jackson (host) @brentleggsnthp (guest)