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MISSED OPPORTUNITIES: How Organized Philanthropy Can Help Meet the Needs of LGBTQ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander Communities

This 2012 report explores the deep disparities in funding to LGBTQ AAPI communities. It extends the findings of AAPIP’s 2007 report, “Growing Opportunities: Will Funding Follow the Rise in Foundation Assets and Growth of AAPI Populations?” Missed Opportunities draws this data into more granular detail, surfacing the opportunities and challenges to investing in LGBTQ AAPI […]


Widespread Empathy: 5 Steps to Achieving Greater Impact in Philanthropy

This 2011 report by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations makes the case that having an organizational commitment to widespread empathy allows grantmakers to base their decisions on an authentic, firsthand understanding of the perspectives of grantees, community members and other stakeholders


Context is Everything: Reflections on Strengthening Partnerships Between the Philanthropic Community and Native Americans

This 2011 report by One Fire Development, Inc., provides an overview of the impediments to partnerships between the philanthropic community and Native Americans, with recommended strategies for overcoming them.  


Diversity and Inclusion in Michigan Philanthropy: Voices of Arab American Donors

This 2012 report is the third in a series produced by Council of Michigan Foundations in its Transforming Michigan Philanthropy Through Diversity & Inclusion (TMP) Initiative. This report focuses on the organizational needs and aspirations of Arab American leaders and donors practicing philanthropy in Michigan.  


Diversity and Inclusion in the Foundation Boardroom: Voices of Diverse Trustees

This 2012 publication from the Council of Michigan Foundations presents the practical knowledge and experiences of diverse individuals who have served on Michigan foundation boards and provides a compelling context for foundations seeking to build diversity and create an inclusive culture in the boardroom.