Member Profile While there is a need to increase the percentage of African Americans representing staff and board members at foundations nationally and locally, Chicago is considered a leader on diversity in the field. According to a "Who's Who" survey conducted by Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) in early 2007, there are nearly 200 African Americans represented on foundation boards and staff in the metropolitan Chicago area. CAAIP is proud to profile a local African American staff or board member in philanthropy on this website bi-monthly. "CAAIP is here to remind philanthropy that we are indeed part of the solution." Click here for our member profile of Amanda Cage.

While there is a need to increase the percentage of African Americans representing staff and board members at foundations... (more)

Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) functions to: encourage philanthropy in the African American community; research and encourage the development of grantmaking programs at foundations and corporations which benefit the community; promote dialogue between philanthropic organizations and agencies serving African American communities; provide networking and mentorship opportunities; and partner with individuals and institutions who share in its commitment to promote healthy African American communities. (more)