Visionaries for Change

Visionaries for Change is a giving circle of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. It was founded in 2019 by Black business and civic leaders. Members come together to donate money to a pooled fund, and together they provide support for charitable causes in the Black community.

Why become a Visionary?
Develop solutions for Black communities, especially those experiencing economic distress. Leverage the power of endowment and collective philanthropy--the giving of time,expertise and resources.Invest in organizations that build a healthy community, increasing everyone’s opportunity for success.
Leadership Circle
| Individuals and Couples
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(If you do not want to sign-up online, then download this form and mail it to us at Hampton Roads Community Foundation, 101 W. Main Street, Suite 4500, Norfolk, VA 23510.)
Leadership Level: $5,000 annually:
- Invitation to an exclusive event with an Insider’s Briefing
- Development of grant guidelines and make grant decision
- Black Philanthropy Month ambassador
- Selection of volunteer activities with area nonprofits
- Recruitment of philanthropic leaders
- Recognition on website and publications
- Access to online giving portal
- Recognition on website and publications
Individuals: $1,000 annually and Couples $1,500 annually:
- Invitation to Black Philanthropy Month activities
- Participation in grantmaking process
- Opportunity to volunteer with area nonprofits
- Recognition on website and publications
Ways to pay:
- With a check payable to Hampton Roads Community Foundation
- By credit card online here
- With securities(e.g. stocks, bonds or mutual funds)
- With Individual Retirement Account
- Through my donor-advised fund
Meet some of the Founding Members and learn why they joined Visionaries for Change.