inspiring people to give by design.
The Community Investment Network
The Community Investment Network (CIN) is a nonprofit organization, with a national scope, that encourages organizations and individuals to think and act more strategically with their giving to impel greater social change in their communities. The CIN promotes and supports strategic collective giving and community problem-solving by providing knowledge and information regarding various tools and strategies.
The concept of Community Philanthropy is central to this network. Community Philanthropy recognizes that solutions to community problems often originate in unexpected places and from people traditionally excluded from community decision-making. We believe that each of us has the power to become an instrument of change in our community.
| Giving Circle | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Next Generation of African American Philanthropist (NGAAP) | Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina | NGAAP is a philanthropic vehicle that promotes collective giving of time, talent and treasure (T3). Members of NGAAP pool their contributions and strategically invest improving the quality of life for African Americans in NC Triangle Region. |
| New Mountain Climbers | Christiansburg, Virginia | The New Mountain Climbers are dedicated to the enrichment of the African American community through political action, education, economic empowerment, and community investment. |
| ZWADI | New Orleans, Louisiana |
The purpose of the Zawadi is to cultivate and leverage resources to affect long-term, positive change in the quality of life for people of African descent in the New Orleans area. |
| New Generation of African American Philanthropist Charlotte (NGAAP-Charlotte) | Charlotte, North Carolina |
To promote philanthropy — the giving of time, talent and treasure — among African Americans in the Charlotte region, with the goal of enhancing the quality of life within our communities. |
| A Legacy of Tradition (ALOT) | Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina |
Continuing the legacy by bridging the gaps of African American males through education, collective giving and community responsibility. |
| Heritage Quilters | Warrenton, North Carolina | The mission of the Heritage Quilters is simply to support, encourage, and document quilting traditions and activities. |
| The Sankofa Fund of SW PA | Pittsburg, Pennsylvania | To inspire, education and unite a community of givers to make contributors that transform African American communities in Southwestern Pennsylvania. |
| Way Out | Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina | To enrich and empower the African American community by enhancing cultural and historical awareness, education, and training. |
| 20/20 Sisters of Vision | Durham, North Carolina | Continuing the legacy by bridging the gaps of African American males through education, collective giving and community responsibility. |
| Circle of Joy | Atlanta, Georgia | Circle of Joy exists to pool our time, talent, and treasures to partner with agencies who are impacting youth in the Atlanta Metro Area. circleofjoyatl.org |