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We seek to grow the social consciousness of affinity philanthropy so that both the individual and collective can “give where the heart is.” By assisting communities to understand the individual level of a cohesive, philanthropic social bond with a lens on diversity, equity and inclusion, we strengthen philanthropic effectiveness. This is necessary because most communities lack the unique philanthropic perspectives of affinity groups. By collecting data from Black philanthropists nationwide (Giving Black) and across affinity groups (including Black, Latinx, Asian, women and LGBT) within a defined metropolitan area (Giving Cities), our Affinity Giving programs are enabling community foundations across the country to pursue more effective intentional giving.