HIP Staff

Providing Leadership

"As a Latino in philanthropy, it helps to meet other professionals dealing with the same challenges that I'm dealing with and to have the opportunity to learn from what they've experienced in the field."

— Edgar Aguirre
Loyola Marymount University

Membership Has Its Benefits

"HIP Membership has enabled me to broaden my reach into communities and to utilize resources I didn't know about before. As a funder, it has been great to associate with and learn from folks with such a depth of understanding about philanthropy and Latino communities."

— Larry Gonzales
The California Endowment

Increasing Diversity

"The field of philanthropy is not very diverse and the needs of the Latino community and Latino professionals in the field are not adequately met. HIP provides members with learning opportunities to increase their professional capacity as well as fun networking activities."

— Obiel A. Leyva
The San Francisco Foundation

Strengthening Our Culture

"The HIP Collaborative has helped in many ways over the past 10 years. It spurred us to recruit the first Latina foundation board member in the state and helped us develop relationships that have led to establishing several funds advised by Latinos. Our association with HIP has helped to strengthen our cultural competence as an organization."

— Tara Sandercock
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

A Collaborative Vision

"The philanthropic world is always preaching that collaboration is important. We tell nonprofits that when resources are tight, you must work together--collaborate. The Funders' Collaborative model allows foundations to work together to address the issues affecting our communities."

— Evette Cardona
Polk Bros. Foundation

A Strong Vision

"The chief strength of the Funders' Collaborative is that it is a collaborative process rooted in a single vision--strengthening Latino communities. It allows grantmakers and grantees from all over the country to work together towards that vision."

— Marilda Gandara
Aetna Foundation

A Consistent Vision

"In the late '90s, the HIP board said, 'Getting more Latinos into the field just isn't enough-we need a new strategy for increasing giving to Latinos.' The result was the Funders' Collaborative, which proved incredibly effective — we raised more than $40 million for Latino community-based organizations."

— Diana Campoamor
President of HIP

Shaping Our Future

Our donors have been the backbone of our programs, providing both financial and in-kind contributions for over 25 years. Your contribution is a testament to the generosity of our supporters. We couldn't continue to serve our community without your help. Thank you for supporting HIP's work.