May 2012
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A turning point for corporate philanthropy
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...
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The D5 Coalition: Building diversity, equity, and...
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 reflect the diversity present in...
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Ethnic philanthropy extends its reach: A...
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 ethnic or racial groups...
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Arab American Giving: Diverse Voices Informing...
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, equity and...
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National Arab American Service Day: Serving...
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 true testimony that Arab Americans are giving back to their...
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Mobile apps that give back
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...
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Thanks to you, we showcased our culture of giving!
Thanks to you we have raised $335,000 in 10 days to educate our children and keep them healthy. Along with its parent organization ACCESS, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) was the only Arab American organization in the country competing with 21 other ethnic nonprofits in a W.K Kellogg Foundation Cultures of Giving challenge. And 395 of you stepped up, giving over $210,000 to make...
