The Power of Nuanced Data

Peggy Saika, Executive Director

This latest report reveals how inadequate data conceals significant disparities in educational experiences and outcomes for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Posted on: June 15, 2013 

Rebuilding a Landmark: How the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago Rose from the Ashes

Noelle Ito, AAPIP Senior Director of Community Philanthropy


After a fire ravaged the Chinese-American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC), the community was left shocked and saddened. The thought of rebuilding was daunting but even worse was the idea of not having a place to celebrate the culture, history, and stories of Chinese Americans in the Midwest.

Posted on: June 6, 2013 

Reconnecting in Minnesota: An AAPIP “Booster Shot”

Margie Andreason, Minnesota Chapter Co-chair

Once you’re part of AAPIP, that network will be there for you during moves, transitions, and time. At least, that’s what we saw at the Minnesota Chapter’s group dinner on February 6, 2013.

Posted on: May 30, 2013 

Food for Thoughtful Giving: The Dinner Guys

Kung Ko, a founding member of The Dinner Guys

Since joining AAPIP’s National Giving Circle Network, many people have asked who The Dinner Guys are. After making an impression by coming in as one of New York City’s top finishers in Bolder Giving’s first national Give OUT Day recently, we thought we’d dig a little deeper so we can get to know them.

Posted on: May 13, 2013 

Funding at the Intersections

“Building Democratic Philanthropy” is not only a part of AAPIP’s logo, it’s also a key approach to how we do our work. The Queer Justice Fund enacts that phrase by working with other funders and philanthropic partners to share information, best practices, and strategies for collaborative endeavors. One such example is a funder briefing that we held on February 6th in Minnesota.

Posted on: April 23, 2013