Asian Giving Circle

Using collective giving to build power and deepen impact in diverse Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the Chicago area since 2002.

  • $672,812

    Dollars Raised

  • $772,907

    Dollars Granted

  • 1,536

    Active Donors

  • 91

    Organizations Impacted

Consultant Needed:
AGC Strategic Planning Process

Asian Giving Circle (AGC), an affinity fund at The Chicago Community Trust, is seeking a consultant to assist with a strategic planning process to support AGC’s volunteer leadership in expanding AGC’s structure and capacity. The consultant would work closely with AGC leadership, members, Trust staff, and other key stakeholders to clarify AGC’s mission, goals, and priorities; outline an expanded leadership and governance structure; and develop a marketing and fundraising plan to raise awareness of AGC and increase AGC’s donor base within the Chicago region.

2024 Grant Recipients

Steering & Grantmaking Committee

LeMinh Hoang, Co-ChairEric Wu, Co-Chair
Audrey Peiper, Leadership TeamTrang Truong-Hill, Leadership Team
Tina BhagaHaley Hudler
Andrew DonBrandon Lee
Ramona GuptaRose Olea
The Committee (typically 8-15 AGC members) serves as the primary decision-making body that finalizes the Request for Proposals (RFP), reviews grant applications, and makes final recommendations for grant recipient organizations and funding levels.

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