Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)

We're hiring! Learn more about the Membership and Partnerships Coordinator role and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eFzb4De5

Congratulations to John and Kaci on their new roles on the Cal Wellness board!

We're hiring! The Membership and Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day development operations including campaign management (membership drives, member/donor education, and support), gift and grants management, and will support stewardship and cultivation. The salary range for this position is $65,000-$72,500 depending on experience. Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision. Learn more about the role and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/e-PYaG3w

We’d like to extend a big thank you to Curtis Chin for discussing his new memoir “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” and helping cultivate an engaging and thoughtful conversation about identity, belonging, and community preservation at last night’s Detroit Community Gathering co-sponsored by Asian Pacific Fund. “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” describes Curtis’ experiences growing up in Detroit in the 1980s and coming out to his working class immigrant family, all against the political backdrop of the Reagan era, the Vincent Chin murder, and his family’s popular Chinese restaurant.

Our ownership of our political identity as AANHPI peoples is an intentional act of solidarity to build power across communities of color and the vast AANHPI diasporas, which encompasses Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian (AMEMSA) communities - including Palestinians. In the past year, more than 40,000 Palestinians have lost their lives and over 2.3 million Palestinians have been displaced. For decades, countless lives in the Middle East have been deeply impacted by discrimination, dispossession, and violence. With the October 7th attack, taking of hostages, and heartbreaking devastation in Gaza, the philanthropic sector has struggled with how to respond - especially when it comes to supporting Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim communities. AAPIP invites grantmakers and funders to participate in a series of collective learning spaces developed in partnership with Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic leaders. This funder briefing, sponsored by AAPIP and 18 Million Rising, centers Palestinian-led and Muslim-led nonprofit organizations whose work is critical to protecting and advocating for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim communities here in the U.S. and abroad. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gfjDbXW6

Join us for AAPIP's Annual Conference on May 19-21, 2025! We're bringing together #AANHPI philanthropy professionals for a dynamic event focused on building community, fostering deep connections, and exploring the key issues impacting our communities. This is your chance to be part of a movement driving change and creating a lasting impact. Save the date and take advantage of this opportunity to engage with like-minded leaders and innovators. Let's amplify our collective voice for a stronger, more inclusive future! Bookmark our 35th Anniversary Conference webpage for the latest updates: https://lnkd.in/gyq8yCj8 #AAPIPConference2025 #CommunityMatters #PhilanthropyInAction #AANHPILeadership #BuildingConnections

Update on 9/24/2024: Due to an overwhelming response of incredible applications, all the Rapid Response funds have been granted to a number of organizations. 📣 Calling all young leaders, community advocates, and frontline changemakers: Applications are now open for Catalyze Fund's Rapid Response Fund! As the election season unfolds, we’re all experiencing growing division and impacts of systemic problems. Young leaders and community advocates, from college campuses to Congress, are addressing immediate crises and working to resolve systemic problems. Supporting these community-led solutions that advance economic and social well-being and protect civil liberties is more critical than ever. That’s why Catalyze Fund is launching the Rapid Response Fund—to accelerate and amplify the work of frontline changemakers in this critical moment. This fund will give grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 to organizations working on: ▶ Civic Engagement  ▶ Racial Justice Solidarity ▶ Youth and Campus Organizing Grants will be distributed on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. For details on funding priorities, eligibility, and the application process, check out the link below. If you have any questions, email grants@pillarsfund.org.

Philanthropy After the Fearless Fund Settlement   On September 11, 2024, the Fearless Fund agreed to end a small business grant contest for Black women in a settlement deal with the American Alliance for Equal Rights. Across the country, many have been closely watching this case to see what it signifies for race-explicit grantmaking and programming, and we anticipate that this outcome may raise concerns. Let’s not mince words: it is legally sound to fund race-explicit grants and programming in the United States. While the number of legal threats and attacks have risen in the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision, many of those cases have rightly been thrown out of court on technical grounds. The direct targeting of race-explicit programming is enraging, but it’s important to remember that this outcome is narrow and shouldn’t distract us. It does not have implications in any geography or for any other organization except the Fearless Fund. We know racial equity opponents selected this case in a strategic manner, hoping for a favorable outcome in a legal geography that is more likely to be hostile to race-explicit efforts. We can’t let one case dismantle our vision. AAPIP and the Racial Equity Advancement and Defense Initiative (READI) are clear-eyed about the risks in the field and the rewards for doubling down in our convictions. We should be prepared for challenges and understand their roots, but we must also remember that there are legal defenses and proactive strategies. Even in the face of scare tactics, setbacks, and disappointing outcomes, it’s our job to further the racial equity work we set out to do. Why? Because a race-explicit lens is the only way to be clear-eyed about fairness and opportunity in 21st century America. What our society needs at this moment is leaders of conviction who won't sacrifice race-explicit grantmaking. Many foundations say they aren't making changes to their language or strategy, but what they say needs to show up in practice too. That means a vocal, visible commitment to continued support and investment. As we process the Fearless Fund outcome, one thing is clear to us: it’s more important than ever that we keep going.   To learn more, join ABFE - A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Native Americans in Philanthropy for a timely webinar about what the Fearless Fund Settlement means for philanthropy. We are hoping to schedule the webinar for next week with details forthcoming very soon.   In Community, AAPIP A Proud Partner of the Racial Equity Advancement and Defensive Initiative

Minnesota Philanthropy Friends, "You have to find your people." These shared words of wisdom from many philanthropic mentors have kept me in philanthropy. I'm so grateful for Minnesota Council on Foundations, McKnight Foundation, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), Funders for LGBTQ Issues, and Hispanics in Philanthropy for hosting this Joint Affinity Group Social to gather, celebrate our collective brilliance, and strengthen our sense of solidarity and belonging in the field of philanthropy for POC, and/or LGBTQ+, and/or persons with disabilities. My deepest thanks to Karyn Sciortino Johnson, Aileen Rosa Sanchez, and Awale (Wally) Osman and their steadfast leadership to make this event happen. I'd like to invite all POC, and/or LGBTQ+, and/or persons with disabilities in philanthropy, to join myself and fellow Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)-Minnesota Co-Chairs, Amal Karim, Tenzin N., and Tiffany Xiong on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 4pm - 6pm at McKnight Foundation for an evening of finding our people. Register here! https://lnkd.in/gsSvkuMF If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Karyn at ksciortinojohnson@mcknight.org If you need help registering for the event, please reach out to Awale (Wally) Osman at aosman@mcf.org Please share widely! Can't wait to see everyone.

📢 Calling all funders: Join us for a conversation with Dr. Connie Wun, Co-Founder of AAPI Women Lead, and learn more about how they are working to shift the narrative around violence, centering community voices and storytelling through their intergenerational participatory action research, and the role you can play in supporting community-based advocacy through AAPI Women Lead’s launch of their Research and Education for Advocacy and Liberation Institute. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dzDAqV2e