The Dalia Association, Palestine’s first community foundation, has put out an open call for stories of Palestinian giving affecting real world change. The competition, “Momentum for Philanthropy,” encourages submissions of songs, poems, stories, photographs or videos, and the contest rules are as follows: Research real examples of Palestinians anywhere in the world who are giving…
Throughout the summer we are bringing you a series of Middle Eastern destinations that allow you to practice a little philanthropy along the way. This month we are pleased to spotlight the “Reality Tours” hosted by Global Exchange, an international nonprofit dedicated to promoting social, environmental and economic justice, as well as a recent grantee…
What kind of legacy do you want to leave for the next generation? Do you want to impact causes that advocate for human rights, support tree conservation, or provide an education for girls in developing countries? Respected blogger Beth Kanter recently stated that we all have an “Individual Social Responsibility” toward our planet and its…
Congratulations to Muna and Basem Hishmeh, Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) board members and longtime ACCESS supporters, who on Saturday were honored as the 2012 recipients of the Alex Odeh Memorial Award at the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee’s (ADC) National Convention in Washington. The award, named for the late ADC Southern California regional director who was killed in…
What better family activity could there be than parents and children learning to give back together? The Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) hosted its biennial Family Foundations Retreat on June 22-24 in Traverse City, Mich. This event is an opportunity for families already practicing philanthropy (as well as those interested in strategic giving), to network…
He who sees the calamity of other people finds his own calamity light. – Arabic proverb The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is proud to announce the formation of our Disaster Relief Fund – dedicated to quickly responding to the needs of those suffering from a humanitarian or environmental crisis. In the past, we…
The Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC) is leading the charge in community-building activities in the San Francisco Bay area through leadership development, education, and awareness campaigns. For 5 years AROC has worked to create justice and self-determination by strengthening the voice of the Arab American community. As a 2009 Center for Arab American Philanthropy…
The term “summer vacation” often invokes images of sandy beaches and poolside refreshments. This year, why not make your summer travel count towards a cause? “Travel philanthropy” is increasing in popularity as more and more tourists want to make a positive impact on the world through their globetrotting. Fortunately, organizations like Elevate Destinations offer several…
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…