KACF Request for Proposal (RFP) Briefing

Friday, December 16, 2011 at Haynes & Boone

KACF hosted Request for Proposal (RFP) briefing, an information session, to explain 2012 KACF Community Grant guidelines and the application process.

Korean American Identity: Past, Present & Future

Thursday, December 15, 2011 at DiMenna Center

The KACF's Steering Committee (SC) hosted discussion with KoreanAmericanStory.Org on Korean American identity by looking back at Korean immigration history, reflecting on who Korean Americans are today, and consider the reshaping culture of Korean Americans that lays ahead. This was the second in a series of KACF's public education program that is focused on community issues, philanthropy and Korean American identity.

Congratulations to Team KACF!

KACF was selected as one of the Bronze Level Charities in the 2011 ING NYC Marathon!

All 23 runners representing KACF finished the marathon on November 6 and raised over $85,000 in donation as a team!

Team KACF Runners: Charles Chon, Chris Kelly, Chul S. Hyun, Daniel Lee, Dong-Joo Lee, Ed Park, Eun Cho, Kevin Chang, James Lee, Jane H. Kang, Janice Hong, Jennifer H. Choi, Jiho Song, Jin S. Chun, Kenneth Yoo, Grace Yoon, Michael P. Chu, Nick Kim, Robert Reeve, Sally Yoon, Sue Yun Chi, S. Steven Yang and Tony JC Lee.

Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Michael Bloomberg

KACF hosted a Town Hall Meeting with the New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Commissioners for the Korean American community. This was a milestone event for the community, reflecting the growing presence and influence of Korean Americans. The Town Hall was a significant first step for the Korean American community to air issues and engaged in dialogue with the New York City Mayor and his Commissioners.

2011 Annual Gala

More than 1,000 friends and supporters joined us to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our grantee partners and leaders in the Korean American community at KACF's Annual Gala on October 19, 2011. To learn more, please click HERE.

Book-Signing of the Kimchi Chronicles

Thursday, September 1 at Samsung Experience, NYC

KACF hosted a successful book signing & cocktail reception with Marja Vongerichten to celebrate her book "The Kimchi Chronicles" and her journey of rediscovery with readers through delicious recipes that blend traditional Korean cuisine with American sensibilities.

2011 KACF Golf Classic

KACF held its 2nd annual Golf Classic on July 25th at the beautiful Creek Clubhouse in Locust Valley, NY. With nearly 140 guests, the event began with a shotgun start at noon and ended with a dinner at the Beach House overlooking the Long Island Sound. This was the second golf classic for KACF and it was successfully run under the leadership of Co-Chairs Dr. Jeffrey Ahn, Eun Cho, Patricia Han, Joey Lee James (Jim) Wohn.

KACF would like to acknowledge the following sponsors:

New York Life Investment Management, Park Avenue Allergy & Sinus Center, The Furniture X-Change, Capital One Bank, Cosmos, Lenox Hill Radiology, Prestige, Strategic Operational Solutions, Inc., Daewoo Securities, Patricia Han, Herman Miller, Hackensack University Medical Center, Shinsegae International, PinkBook NYC/Final Touch, Bain and Company, Chopard, Hahn and Hessen LLP, Hansol Global Fibre, Samsung Securities, MJM Global Insurance Brokerage Group, Kangsuh Restaurant, Daiwa Capital Market, eSea Partners, Samyang, TitleVest, Woori Securities, and William R. Seide Agency

SC Summer Benefit

The Steering Committee (SC) hosted its annual Summer Benefit at 1-OAK. With over 200 guests, the event helped to cultivate new friends and raise funds to make a difference in the Korean American community.

PLEASE LOOK AFTER MOM

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at ArtGate Gallery

KACF hosted a discussion with author Kyung-Sook Shin and a panel of Korean Americans of her acclaimed transnational literary piece and its themes of love and family which resonate across generations and cultures. This was the first in a series of KACF's public education program that is focused on community issues, philanthropy and Korean/Korean American identity.

Community Grants Committee (CGC) Meetings
CGC Kick-Off Meeting

Thursday, March 10, 2011
7 PM – 9 PM

Location TBD

Learn about KACF's mission and grantmaking strategies and gain tools to conduct effective and thoughtful site visits.

CGC Issue Briefing

Thursday, March 17, 2011
7 PM – 8:30 PM

Location TBD

Learn about the issues in the Korean American community and understand how they are connected.

*** These meetings are open to CGC members ONLY ***

Capacity Building Corps Volunteer Orientation

January 27, 2011
7 – 8:30 PM

Location TBD

KACF is looking for committed individuals to join our Capacity Building Corps (CBC) program. This program will match skilled volunteers with nonprofits that have specific organizational needs. Volunteer projects may involve, but are not limited to, IT upgrade and training, communications/marketing, human resources, and financial management.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity to work directly with KACF's grantee partners and contribute your expertise to our community, please join us at our volunteer orientation on Thursday, January 27. To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Maria Cho at maria@kacfny.org.

Steering Committee 2011 Kick-Off Event

January 24, 2011
7 – 10 PM

MK Lounge (11 W. 32nd St)

KACF's Steering Committee is kicking off the New Year with a fundraising and networking event at MK Lounge on Monday, January 24. Come and learn more about KACF, the issues that we seek to address, and our impact on the community. This is a great opportunity to meet young working professionals in New York who share a deep passion for their community, and to find out how you can get involved!

KACF Request for Proposal (RFP) Briefing

December 16, 2010
10 – 11:30 AM

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Please RSVP to Maria Cho at brennan@kacfny.org. RSVP is required.

KACF will host a Request for Proposal (RFP) briefing, an information session, to explain 2011 KACF Community Grant guidelines and the application process.

Open to all organizations that are interested in applying for a grant.

For more information, please contact KACF Program Officer Brennan Gang at brennan@kacfny.org or 212-300-2144.

Event Planning Workshop for Grantee Partners

December 8, 2010
10 AM - 12:30 PM

KACF will be hosting a workshop on Event Planning to discuss event production, corporate sponsorships and how to develop an event committee.

This workshop is a follow up workshop to the Fundraising 101 Workshop held on November 9, 2010 and is open to grantee partners only.

To RSVP please contact Maria Cho at maria@kacfny.org.

Fundraising 101 for Nonprofits – A Panel Discussion

November 9, 2010
*Open to KACF grantee partners only

KACF will be hosting a panel discussion for our grantee partners on the basics of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. More information to come.

Support Team KACF at the 2010 ING New York City Marathon!

November 7, 2010
New York, NY

We are excited to announce that KACF has been selected as one of 100 U.S.-based organizations to be guaranteed five entries in the world-renowned ING New York City Marathon on November 7, 2010.

For more information about Team KACF, please click HERE.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
PIER 60 – CHELSEA PIERS NYC 6:30

The KACF Gala celebrates the accomplishments of extraordinary individuals and organizations in our community. To learn more, please click HERE

Nonprofit Financial Management Workshop

Friday, October 1, 2010
2:00-5:00 PM
*Open to KACF grantee partners only

KACF will be hosting a nonprofit financial management workshop for our grantee partners to help executive directors and board members better understand their fiduciary roles, as well as the basics of nonprofit finance.

We have partnered with the nonprofit accounting firm, N. Cheng & Co., that will facilitate the workshop in Korean and English.

Please RSVP to Maria Cho at maria@kacfny.org or 212-300-2148 by Friday, September 24th.

Capacity Building Corps Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
7:00-8:30 PM

KACF is looking for committed individuals to join our newly established Capacity Building Corps (CBC) program.

This program will match skilled volunteers with nonprofits that have specific organizational needs. Volunteer projects may include, but are not limited to, IT upgrade and training, communications/marketing, human resources, and financial management. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to work directly with KACF’s grantee partners and contribute your expertise to our community!

A volunteer orientation for those who wish to participate will be held on Wednesday, September 29, from 7pm-8:30pm. To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Maria Cho at maria@kacfny.org.

Golf Outing with PGA Tour player KJ Choi

On June 27, 2010, 24 KACF supporters gathered at the Liberty National Golf Course to take part in a “Golf Outing with PGA Tour Player KJ Choi,” a special event that was one of the silent auction items at the Fourth Annual KACF Gala in 2009. This wonderful opportunity to play with a world-class golfer brought together both die-hard and novice players alike not only for a day of golf, good food and interesting company but also to learn more about what KACF is doing in the community.

KACF would like to thank KJ Choi for generously donating his time. We would also like to acknowledge the Liberty National Golf Course, Shoreham Hotel and the Fireman Foundation for their support of this event.

2010 KACF Summer Benefit

On June 25th, KACF’s Steering Committee successfully hosted its annual Summer Benefit at Griffin, the hip yet elegant venue in NYC’s enviable meatpacking district. This year, with over 200 guests, the Steering Committee exceeded its fundraising goal in support of KACF’s mission of building a stronger community.

KACF Gala Benefit Committee Launch & 2010 Grantee Orientation

KACF hosted the Gala Benefit Committee Launch and 2010 Grantee Reception on June 22nd at 6:30pm at Arario Gallery.

The Reception is a kick-off event for KACF’s Fifth Annual Gala, which is scheduled for October 20, 2010 at Chelsea Piers, and to welcome and announce KACF’s 2010 grantee partners. This year, the Foundation has awarded $348,000 in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations that are working to provide critical services and leadership in the Korean and Asian American communities in the greater metropolitan NY area.

KACF Inaugural Golf Classic

KACF hosted its 2010 Inaugural Golf Classic on June 14th at the Harbor Links Golf Club in Port Washington New York with more than 130 guests. This was the first golf classic for KACF and it was successfully run under the leadership of Co-Chairs Dr. Mingi Choi, Jin S. Chun, David Chung, Joey Lee, Jeffrey Seo and James (Jim) Wohn.

KACF would like to acknowledge the generosity of our sponsors: