👥 ERG Leadership
Executive Sponsor(s)
- {Executive Sponsor Name(s)}
Group Lead(s)
- {Group Lead Name(s)}
Impact Champions
- {Employee Name(s)}
📍 Group Name Ideas
Community & Inclusion Focused
- Asian & Pacific Islander Network
- API Employee Resource Group
- AAPI @ {Company Name}
- Asian & Pacific Islander Community
- Asian Heritage Network
- Mosaic @ {Company Name}
Culture & Connection Focused
- Asian Voices
- API Connect
- Cultural Connections Network
- Together Asia-Pacific
- Pacific Connections
- Heritage & Horizons
Leadership & Professional Development Focused
- Asian Professionals Network
- API Leadership Council
- Asian Leaders Network
- Future Leaders: API Community
- Asian Excellence Network
📋 Groups Profile Information
Short Description
{ERG Name} is {Company Name}'s community for Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander employees and allies.
Led by {Employee Names}, our mission is to foster belonging, celebrate diverse cultures and identities, support professional growth, amplify employee voices, and create opportunities for learning, connection, and community impact.
Employees of all backgrounds are welcome to participate and support the community.
Highlights
🌟 Executive Sponsor
{Name} serves as Executive Sponsor for {ERG Name}.
They are passionate about supporting this community because:
"{Insert quote from sponsor}"
👥 Group Lead Spotlight
{Name} is one of the Group Leads for {ERG Name}.
Their favorite nonprofit is:
{Nonprofit Name}
A cultural tradition that is meaningful to them is:
{Tradition or Personal Story}
Suggested Group Statistics
Internal Metrics
- % of employees at {Company Name} who identify as Asian or Pacific Islander
- Number of ERG members
- Volunteer hours contributed by members
- Donations made through group campaigns
- Event participation rate
- Activity Feed engagement
Community Insights
- Asian Americans are among the fastest-growing racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
- The Asian and Pacific Islander community encompasses dozens of cultures, languages, national origins, and lived experiences.
- Representation in leadership remains an important focus area for many organizations despite strong workforce participation.
- Employee resource groups play an important role in fostering visibility, belonging, mentorship, and professional development.
Tip: Highlighting your company's own representation and engagement metrics can make these insights more meaningful to employees.
💬 Activity Feed Ideas
Discussion Prompts
- Share a cultural tradition that is important to you.
- Highlight an API leader, creator, or changemaker who inspires you.
- Recommend a favorite book, podcast, movie, or artist.
- Share a nonprofit making an impact in your community.
- Tell us about a holiday or celebration that is meaningful to your family.
Engagement Campaigns
- Heritage Month Storytelling Series
- Employee Spotlight Campaign
- Cultural Recipe Exchange
- API History & Impact Series
- Nonprofit Nomination Challenge
❤️ Giving Campaign Ideas
Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Campaign
Support nonprofits focused on:
- Education
- Youth mentorship
- Community health
- Immigrant and refugee support
- Leadership development
- Economic opportunity
- Cultural preservation
Employee Choice Campaign
Invite employees to nominate and vote on nonprofits that are meaningful to them and their communities.
Community Impact Campaign
Support organizations serving Asian and Pacific Islander communities locally and globally.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
Consider volunteer opportunities such as:
- Youth mentorship programs
- ESL and language-learning initiatives
- College and career readiness programs
- Refugee and immigrant support organizations
- Community cultural events
- Food security programs
- Scholarship review committees
- Educational outreach programs
🛠️ Recommended Resources
Articles & Research
- Fostering Inclusion for Your Asian American & Pacific Islander Employees
- Understanding the Diversity of Asian & Pacific Islander Communities
- The Power of Representation in the Workplace
Educational Resources
- Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month materials
- Cultural awareness resources
- Inclusive leadership guides
- API history and community resources
Videos & Podcasts
- API leadership stories
- Employee storytelling sessions
- Community impact discussions
- Professional development resources
📆 Suggested Events
May – Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Employee Speaker Series
- Cultural Heritage Showcase
- API Leadership Panel
- Community Volunteer Event
- Heritage Month Giving Campaign
- Employee Storytelling Series
Lunar New Year
- Cultural Celebration
- Educational Lunch & Learn
- Community Giving Campaign
Throughout the Year
- Professional Development Workshops
- Mentorship Programs
- Executive Fireside Chats
- Networking Events
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Discussions
- Nonprofit Spotlight Series