We currently have 15 chapters–soon to be 16. Launching chapters in new regions and markets is determined by organizational capacity and resources. We expand into new chapters based on the organization’s strategic plan. If future expansion may include your city/state/country, we will certainly be in touch – please sign up on our mailing list. It is always helpful to have willing volunteers and resources in an area.

Thank you for your support of Black Girls CODE! These are the ways that you can donate:

• Online
• Check mailed to:
  
  • Black Girls CODE
  • PO Box 640926
  • San Francisco, CA 94164

We also appreciate in-kind donations. If you are interested in making an in-kind donation, please email Black Girls CODE at: future@blackgirlscode.org.

If you are interested in making a donation and need donation-related forms, please email Black Girls CODE at future@blackgirlscode.org.

There is no minimum donation requirement. Black Girls CODE appreciates financial support on all levels.

Black Girls CODE (BGC) is thankful for your generous support. Your donation will go towards supporting BGC STEM programs for girls from disenfranchised communities, including workshops, summer camp sessions, and enrichment activities. Our community partners play a critical role in our mission to change the face of technology. Together we engage, educate, and empower young girls of color, across the globe, to become the future leaders and innovators in technology.

Black Girls CODE has been a transformative global movement fueled by the influence of our chapters since its inception. Our partners are a critical part of our mission to change the face of technology through programming. Together we engage, educate, and empower young girls of color across the globe to become the builders of technological innovation and their own futures.

There are three major ways to engage:

1. SUPPORT BGC through donations–monetary, in-kind, and through brand awareness.
2. INSPIRE BGC Future Tech Bosses through volunteerism.
3. EMPOWER BGC Future Tech Bosses through opportunities–mentorship, internships, workshops, enrichments.

If you are interested in supporting Black Girls CODE in our mission, please email us at future@blackgirlscode.com with the subject line: “New Company: Interested in Black Girls CODE.”

Black Girls CODE has five (5) major engagement pillars:

1. Chapters
2. Virtual Programming
3. Summer Camps
4. CODE Clubs
5. Alumnae (17-25)

There are other ways to support in reference to equipment donations and curriculum / software support. See Donation Page

Black Girls CODE has five (5) core content pillars:

• Web Development
• Game Development
• Mobile App Development
• Circuits. & IoT
• Robotics

The average expense per program is as follows:

• Workshop – $10K-$15K
• Summer camp – $30K-$50K 
• CODE Club – $25K-$30K
• Hackathon – $100K-$110K
• Alumnae Summit – $10K

Anyone can sponsor a girl. Visit the Program/Events page to click on any of our active events.  You also can send in your donation to our Headquarters. When students apply for a scholarship, they will receive your donation to cover their workshop cost. 

Since 2011, BGC has reached over 20,000 girls. The population increases annually.

We have appeared in various media articles in 2019 (building on previous media coverage such as Tech Crunch, WIRED and Los Angeles Sentinel) e.g.
NBC News (December 2019)
PAPER (December 2019)
Independent UK (June 2019)
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (May 2019)
PC Magazine (March 2019)

Many of our sponsors support one or more of our National Chapters. Increased sponsors mean we can expand. Certainly, in states where only one Chapter currently exists, we would welcome expansion greatly. If you would like to help, or would like further information, please contact future@blackgirlscode to learn more. Pease put your organizations name, followed by ‘possible sponsor’ in the subject title e.g. Binary Inc possible sponsor.

Please email: future@blackgirlscode.com to learn more. Please put your organizations name, followed by ‘possible sponsor’ in the subject title e.g. Binary Inc possible sponsor

BGC has a Volunteer Coordinator to explore opportunities for ERGs. Activities can range from providing scholarships to girls from low-income backgrounds; offering workshop space or a visit to an operational unit within the organization with matching speaker; offering internships; problem-solving competitions/fairs and much more. Your involvement can be in one or all domains of activity.

BGC is driven by the support of volunteers within our local city chapters Please visit our volunteer page to learn how BGC has connected with communities nationally and internationally. Several of our chapters also describe connections they make with industry e.g. Memphis Chapter. As our girls evolve, graduate and enter STEM and other relevant professions, so our community growth will be consolidated – with your help as a sponsor of course.

BGC is committed to addressing diversity and changing the face of technology for black girls by giving these tech divas m the tools they need to succeed in the technology field—and in life.

Visit our Volunteer Page, and follow the steps to get engaged.