Part of a Philanthropy A-Z series Giving within ethnic communities is not a new phenomenon, and formal identity-based philanthropy began in 1895 when German Jews in Boston formed a fundraising federation to help new Jewish immigrants adjust to life in the U.S. What began as a local initiative in Massachusetts has expanded across the nation, and…
Ellen Remmer, founder of The Philanthropic Initiative (a firm that advises donors, families and foundations on strategic giving), posted an recent article in Alliance magazine discussing concerns that might impede donors from practicing philanthropy. While Remmer makes many solid points, and mentions family politics, privacy concerns and the lack of donor education on the philanthropic…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s (CAAP) 2011 grantees have some great summer activities coming up. Check out the organizations local to you and your family for some Arab-centered fun this summer! Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture – PhiladelphiaAl-Bustan Camp June 9-27 Ibn Battuta in Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Photo credit: Wikipedia)…
In the century since steel baron Andrew Carnegie launched the Carnegie Corporation of New York, corporations have been driving strategic philanthropy and social impact. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become expected from the modern American corporation: corporations have not only achieved social impact through their foundation counterparts, but also through giving billions of dollars of…
Who is working to increase diversity and inclusion in the philanthropy field? D5, a coalition that includes 18 foundations and philanthropic support organizations, seeks to change the face of philanthropy in America. The coalition’s most recent report, State of the Work 2012, builds on previous data that suggests foundation staff and giving patterns do not…
Originally written by Rick Cohen for Nonprofit Quarterly How important are charitable or philanthropic funds established by ethnic or racial groups? Has the development of middle classes in the African American, Asian American, and Latino communities reduced the pressure on groups to generate capital to fund the needs of their own communities? Have comparatively newer…
A new page has turned in identity-based philanthropy. “Arab American Giving: Diverse Voices Informing Philanthropy,” an event jointly hosted on Friday, May 11 by the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) and the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF), brought together a national group of Arab American philanthropists as part of their effort to advance diversity,…
Along with our sister project the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), we are excited to announce that on Saturday, May 19, 2012 volunteers from around the country will join together to participate in the 8th National Arab-American Service Day. While the service projects in each city will be unique, this event is a…
The explosion of mobile technology (including applications) in recent years has caused many nonprofits and foundations to begin considering ways to include mobile technology in their marketing and operational strategies. Most often these strategies include converting websites into a mobile-friendly format, sending text message alerts and developing mobile applications. However, these measures can prove costly,…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s Teen Grant-making Initiative (TGI) has announced 12 grants to benefit organizations in metro Detroit that serve youth. The grants, which total $4,600, will enhance and support youth leadership training, service learning, health education and the performing arts. TGI consists of 20 Arab American young people dedicated to improving their…