Affinity Groups
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) - Los Angeles Chapter
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) is a national membership organization dedicated to expanding and mobilizing philanthropic and community resources for underserved AAPI communities to build a more just and equitable society. AAPIP-LA works collaboratively with community-based organizations, giving circles, foundations and philanthropic affinity groups to grow awareness of, direct funding & resources to and build capacity for nonprofits serving the AAPI community.
Emerging Practicioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) - Los Angeles Chapter
EPIP Los Angeles is a network of early- to mid-career professionals committed to a more equitable and inclusive philanthropic sector. We provide peer support, mentoring, leadership and advocacy training, and networking opportunities for philanthropic professionals in the Los Angeles area.
PEAK Grantmaking - Southern California Chapter
PEAK Grantmaking is a vibrant member-led community of philanthropy professionals dedicated to advancing equitable, effective grantmaking practices. We believe in principled grantmaking practices that align funders and nonprofits as equal partners in advancing their respective missions and strategic objectives. Narrowing the power gap and ensuring that funders live their values through their grantmaking practices will result in positive change for the causes and solutions we seek to collectively advance.
Southern California Blacks in Philanthropy
Southern California Blacks in Philanthropy (SCBIP) is a professional membership organization that connects African-American philanthropists in the greater Los Angeles area to each other and to opportunities to advance change.
Southern California Latinxs in Philanthropy
Southern California Latinx in Philanthropy is made up of volunteer grantmaking professionals who are working to leverage networks and resources in order to mitigate the impact of historical and systemic inequities in the Latinx community.