Dear AAPIPers,
The numbers are stark: after 35 years of advocacy, AANHPI communities still receive just 34 cents of every $100 in foundation giving. Our new 2025 AANHPI Funding Snapshot reveals what we've long known—philanthropy's investment in our communities remains alarmingly inadequate.
But this season of transition calls for both clarity about the problem and collective action toward solutions. With Connie Chung Joe now at AAPIP's helm, we're building the power to close the funding gap through sustained relationship-building, deep learning, and showing up for each other consistently.
As we move from summer into fall and prepare for critical gatherings like the UNITY Summit, we're reminded that transformation happens when we combine fierce advocacy with community care. The challenges facing our communities—from anti-Asian hate to the targeted deportations of immigrants without due process to philanthropic disinvestment—demand our full presence and unwavering solidarity.
We're ready to build the change our communities deserve.
In Community,
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AAPIP Sips with Connie Chung Joe & Doua Thor
For Members
September 16, 12:30-1:30pm PT / 3:30-4:30pm ET
We're thrilled to share that Connie Chung Joe officially joined the AAPIP team as President and CEO on August 4th, ready to champion our communities with the bold, justice-centered leadership this moment demands. Over her first 100 days, Connie is embarking on a listening tour to connect directly with our community and understand how AAPIP can support the movement ahead. We invite you to be part of shaping this conversation. Join Connie and Board Chair Doua Thor for an AAPIP Sips member event on September 16th, and share your thoughts and experiences through our community reflection form. Your voice matters as we build AAPIP's next chapter together. |
Transformative Leadership in Philanthropy
For Members - Registration Deadline September 30th
Three virtual sessions - October 10, October 24, and November 14, 11am-1pm PT / 2-4pm ET
Information Session, August 21st, 9am PT / 12pm ET
Join us for a virtual leadership series designed to reimagine how AANHPI professionals lead, organize, and build power within philanthropy. Co-facilitated by Kevin Kahakula’akea John Fong and Simran Noor, this three-part series draws from Native Hawaiian and East Asian frameworks to cultivate healing-centered, justice-driven leadership. Available free for current AAPIP members. |
Unity Summit
October 27-30, Minneapolis, MN
Ready to mobilize philanthropy to meet the moment? Change Philanthropy's 2025 Unity Summit brings together 1,500+ changemakers in Minneapolis October 27-30 for the sector's largest social justice justice gathering. Your AAPIP membership provides you with a registration discount. The Summit sells out fast so be on the lookout for when registration opens. |
Census Funder Briefing
September 17th, 10-11am PT / 1-2pm ET
AAPIP is co-sponsoring a briefing about supporting Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) efforts ahead of the 2030 Census. The session will equip funders with practical strategies for helping communities improve address accuracy now before the formal LUCA process begins in 2027 and share examples of successful funder engagement from 2020. |
Affinity Spaces
New Gens in Philanthropy: August 21st, 10-11am PT / 1-2pm ET
AMEMSA in Philanthropy: August 21st, 1:30-2:30pm PT / 4:30-5:30pm ET
Filipinx in Philanthropy: September 10th, 2-3pm PT / 5-6pm ET
Southeast Asians (SEAs) in Philanthropy: November 12th, 12-1pm PT / 3-4pm ET
LGBTQIA+ in Philanthropy: November 13th, 10-11am PT / 1-2pm ET
Affinity Spaces are member-led communities that bring together AAPIP members with shared identities, interests, and commitments to deepen connection and learning. We invite you to join upcoming meetings and be part of these vibrant peer networks. If you’re interested in participating, please fill out the form below. These spaces are for AAPIP members. |
2025 AANHPI Funding Snapshot
We dropped some updated findings last month. Our new 2025 AANHPI Funding Snapshot shows that AANHPI communities still receive just 34 cents for every $100 in U.S. institutional funding. The report covers the latest data available from Candid (2019-2023) and reveals both the persistent underfunding and the massive opportunity ahead. Read the full report and share it with any funders or allies who need to see these numbers. |
Funder Briefing
AAPIP recently partnered with GCIR and Philanthropy New York for a critical briefing on the Trump administration's executive order attacking birthright citizenship. Legal advocates are winning 94% of cases in lower courts, but the Supreme Court's recent ruling limiting nationwide injunctions has fundamentally changed how civil rights organizations must fight unconstitutional executive actions. AAPIP Vice President of Programs Courtney Chappell recaps the historical context, current legal strategy, and specific funding priorities philanthropic professionals need to understand as this constitutional battle heads toward the Supreme Court. |
Partner Events and Programs
Applications Close: August 22
The Disability Rising Fellowship is a year-long program that supports rising multi-marginalized disabled leaders who are ready to build their public voice and create cultural change.
Complete the survey by August 29th
The Philanthropy for Voter Engagement initiative is a project of Nonprofit VOTE in collaboration with United Philanthropy Forum, Council on Foundations, and Independent Sector to develop tools, resources, and best practices for foundations interested in investing in voter engagement. The initiative is conducting a landscape analysis to better understand how foundations are approaching voter engagement efforts since the 2024 elections.
September 3, 10:00–11:00am PT / 1:00–2:00pm ET
Explores how philanthropy can sustain recent positive shifts in public opinion and counter fear-based anti-immigrant narratives.
September 10, 10:00–11:00am PT / 1:00–2:00pm ET
Civil rights strategist Eric K. Ward shares insights on transforming bold ideas into action and strengthening multiracial democracy through philanthropy.
Applications close: September 15
The Colorado AAPI Circle is now accepting applications for their 2025 Grants Program for organizations that serve AANHPI communities in Colorado. Awards will range from $1,000 to $4,000.
September 17, 10:00–11:30am PT / 1:00–2:30pm ET
This session offers tools to sustain support for Black-led initiatives and counter pressures to adopt race-neutral grantmaking. |
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Thank You for Supporting AAPIP!
Advancing justice and equity will take all of us.
AAPIP is in deep appreciation for the ongoing support from our 850+ member network who join us in supporting AANHPI people in philanthropy and working to increase the scale and impact of philanthropic resources aimed at advancing the inclusion, health, and wellbeing of AANHPI communities in the pursuit of a more just and equitable society.
See our full membership community on our website.
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