
The Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) has launched the “Community Learning Series,” a new virtual workshop program designed to share best practices and expertise in fundraising, leadership and talent development, and more. This series will be offered free of charge to nonprofits nationwide, fostering a learning community dedicated to growth and collaboration. Staying true to its commitment to being more than just a funder, KACF aims to serve as an active partner, devoted to the long-term success of its nonprofit partners.
“Our work has always been guided by listening closely to the needs of our partners,” said Brennan Gang, Vice President of Programs. “We are committed to going beyond providing grants by supporting them in ways that demonstrate our confidence in their vision and leadership.”
The Learning Series builds on KACF’s groundbreaking Capacity Building Program—the first of its kind in the Korean American community. The program focuses on strengthening the core pillars of nonprofit success, including executive leadership and board development, fundraising strategies, program design, and strategic planning. What sets it apart is its team of bilingual Korean American consultants, whose deep understanding of cultural nuances enables them to provide tailored support to organizations serving our communities.
“Being able to work with a team that understands the unique needs of a Korean organization helped me realize that I’m not alone and gave me the confidence to lead our team through our strategic planning process,” said Chun-Shin Taylor, Executive Director of the Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington.
To date, KACF’s capacity-building efforts have primarily focused on the New York metropolitan area. With the launch of the Community Learning Series, KACF aims to expand its reach and invite nonprofits across the country to tap into these resources and join a growing learning community.
Upcoming Workshops:
- February 26 – Articulating Your Mission & Theory of Change (RSVP)
- March 5 – Maximizing the Impact of Your Gala (Registration opens soon.)
- March 26 – Reimagining Fundraising (Registration opens soon.)
For more information about the Learning Series or to register for an upcoming workshop, please visit kacfny.org/capacity-building.
About KACF’s Capacity Building Program: KACF goes beyond funding to invest in the long-term success of its grantee partners. Through organizational management consulting and online and in-person learning opportunities, the Foundation offers support that demonstrates confidence in the vision and potential of its partners. In 2013, KACF launched the Capacity Building Fellowship Program in partnership with Community Resource Exchange (CRE) to cultivate a pipeline of Korean American nonprofit professionals to address a shortage of bilingual and bicultural talent.
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