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Host a Racial, Ethnic or Tribal Fund, Foundation or Giving Circle
Is your organization ready to host a racial, ethnic or tribal fund or giving circle? This section offers insights from fund veterans on what it means to be ready to host a fund, key questions to consider in advance, and some pitfalls to avoid to ensure a strong, mutually beneficial partnership.In This Area
- Racial, Ethnic, Tribal Philanthropy: Readiness
Is your organization prepared to support a racial, ethnic or tribal fund or giving circle? There are many aspects to consider as you structure these new relationships. - Racial, Ethnic, Tribal Philanthropy: Support Options
Questions to help you decide how to support a racial, ethnic or tribal fund or giving circle. - Racial, Ethnic, Tribal Philanthropy: Lessons Learned
Tips and stories from racial, ethnic and tribal fund leaders and the organizations that forged healthy relationships with them.
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- Planting the Seeds of Leadership
The Hopi Education Fund created and built an endowment to send Hopi youth to college through their work with Strengthening Native American Philanthropy, a program of the First Nations Development Institute. - Building Support for Latino-Led Organizations in New York
The Westchester Community Foundation is encouraging Latino philanthropy and leadership through the Apoyo Fund. - Latino Giving is “All in La Familia”
The Hispanic Development Fund (HDF), a fund of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, is able to respond quickly to community needs. - Community Foundation Primer (PDF)
Council of Michigan Foundations's comprehensive guide for how to set up a community foundation. - Asian-American Community Fund Giving Guidelines (PDF)
Sample giving guidelines from the Asian-American Community Fund located at the Asian-American Federation of New York.
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- Profiles of Affiliated Funds
Descriptive information on racial, ethnic and tribal funds affiliated with host organizations.