Attendees of the China Philanthropy Summit found that the role of the Chinese government greatly influences the growth and shape of philanthropy in China.
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Asian Philanthropists Are More Focused on Short-Term Results, Says New Survey
Here are five inferences about Asian philanthropists from the 2014 BNP Baripas Individual Philanthropy Index.
Dien Yuen to Moderate at Committee of 100’s Forum On Strategic Investing for Social Impact
There’s a lot of wealth in Silicon Valley–and a lot of will to do good. Asian American philanthropic leaders in Silicon Valley will speak about community-based and globally-focused impact investing at the Committee of 100’s Speakers Forum. APF’s own Dien Yuen will moderate.
Grantmaking in China: Common Challenges for International Donors
Kordant Philanthropy Advisors published a new guide that lays out some of the issues faced by donors in making grants to organizations in China and how they can be addressed.
Vietnamese Philanthropists Gather to Discuss Trends
The LIN Center for Community Development gathered 16 philanthropists in Ho Chi Minh City for a roundtable discussion on Emerging Trends in Philanthropy in Asia.
Conversations with a Cause
With summer in full swing, this might be a great time to engage your family members in some meaningful conversation on the topic of giving, perhaps during that upcoming family vacation.
How to Promote Philanthropy in Silicon Valley, for Silicon Valley
Philanthropy in Silicon Valley is alive and well, but local giving is still weak. How can we get philanthropy in Silicon Valley to benefit Silicon Valley?
How to Engage Your Staff Through Employee Volunteerism
Leith Robotham shares tips on how corporations can most effectively engage their employees through volunteerism programs.
How and Where Vietnamese Americans Give Back to Vietnam
In this blog series, we hope to explore the history, cultural traditions, and current practices of Vietnamese-American giving. This post explores the differing perspectives on giving to Vietnam.
How and Where Vietnamese Americans Give In the US
In this blog series, we hope to explore the history, cultural traditions, and current practices of Vietnamese-American giving. Where does this community give in the US, and why?