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…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s (CAAP) 2011 grantees have some great summer activities coming up. Check out the organizations local to you and your family for some Arab-centered fun this summer! Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture – PhiladelphiaAl-Bustan Camp June 9-27 Ibn Battuta in Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Photo credit: Wikipedia)…
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 of…
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…