December 16, 2003

SELECTED COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS AFFINITY GROUPS

 

The Council on Foundations supports the following affinity groups (select listing):

 

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP):

AAPIP seeks to advance philanthrophy’s understanding of immigrant and refugee communities by increasing resources to marginalized populations and supports capacity building of key APA organizations. Visit their website at www.aapip.org.

 

Association of Black Foundation Executives:

This affinity group strives to encourage increased grantmaking within African American communities and to increase the number of African Americans in Philanthropy. Visit their website at www.cof.org/affinity/affinityindex.htm.

 

Disability Funders Network:

This affinity group is focused on increasing grantmaking opportunities for people with disabilities and to promote their inclusion in the field of philanthropy. Their website is www.disabilityfunders.org.

 

Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues:

Its two-pronged mission is to increase the knowledge of critical funding needs within lesbian, gay and bisexual communities and to educate lesbian and gay organizations on how to access resources. Visit their website at www.lgbtfunders.org.

 

Hispanics in Philanthropy:

Despite being the largest minority group in the U.S. at 13% of the population, Latino-based organizations account for less than 1.5% of private grantmaking. This organization seeks to close that gap by encouraging organized philanthropy and the nonprofit sector to invest in Latino leadership and the civic vitality of Latino communities. The website is www.hiponline.org.

 

Women & Philanthropy:

This membership association, now 26 years old, is a catalyst, convenor, information and advocacy network for the full engagement of women and girls as central to the health of the community and nation. Women & Philanthropy has worked to increase women’s presence in foundations and women’s leadership in the field of philanthropy. Its decentralization strategy includes new initiatives and caucuses based on issues, geographic location, and identity. For information, see www.womenphil.org.

 

Women’s Funding Network:

This international partnership of women’s funds, donors and allies is committed to ensuring that women’s funds are valued as "investments of choice" that support full participation of women and girls within societies and communities. The Network’s website is www.wfnet.org.

 

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