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🤝 To build mutual trust and ensure the long-term success of philanthropic endeavours, it is crucial to engage local #communities, cultivate multi-sector #partnerships, and navigate family relations. Philanthropists should also invest in capacity and community building within the broader Asian philanthropic sector, to foster a robust ecosystem that can drive sustained positive change regionally. Download our Philanthropy Asia Summit 2024 Insights Report to read more: https://lnkd.in/d7eY-Yz4 The Summit is the flagship platform for action of the Philanthropy Asia Alliance — a Temasek Trust initiative to promote collaborative philanthropy and prime Asia as a force for good.

More strategic, innovative models of philanthropy are emerging in Asia as philanthropists seek to drive sustained impact, deploy their money more systematically, and accelerate sustainable solutions. Families and foundations are also forming enduring partnerships and appointing experienced administrators to head their giving operations. Meanwhile, initiatives such as the Asia Centre for Changemakers (hosted by the Wealth Management Institute (WMI)) are offering knowledge-sharing and learning opportunities to the sector. 💡 Read more in our Philanthropy Asia Summit 2024 Insights Report that we developed with Temasek Trust - https://lnkd.in/g8YHu7m9 Titled “Partnerships for Impact: A Roadmap on Collaboration to Catalyse Climate, Education, and Health Action in Asia”, the report uncovers valuable insights from Philanthropy Asia Alliance members and partners at this year's Summit. It highlights the power of collective action and systems thinking in #philanthropy.
 The Philanthropy Asia Summit is the flagship platform for action of the Philanthropy Asia Alliance — a Temasek Trust initiative to promote collaborative philanthropy and prime Asia as a force for good. #PAS2024 #PhilanthropyAsiaAlliance #TemasekTrust #Partnerships #Impact #FamilyOffices #Innovation #ThoughtLeadership

Chanced on this throwback to lively dialog (Putting my hands up in a rendition of Thriller - I know you know) on cause projects, beneficiary impact, and the funding framework for NGOs and impact startups. A privilege to have worked on a range of efforts, some falling under the United Nations SDGs, to benefit underserved parts of our communities along with supporting and springboarding the organizations that work tirelessly within them. Some: ✅Dementia & Alzheimer’s, aged care, the constellation of universal community & mental health challenges ✅Sustainability, environmental stewardship, climate change, oceans conservation ✅Poverty alleviation, food scarcity, other humanitarian work ✅Financial literacy & inclusion, bankability, critical upskilling for basic family & household wellness ✅Access to justice, courts systems, governance, closing the legal gap, addressing systemic imbalance ✅Diversity and inclusion - gender, ability, culture, class, LGBTQIA+, immigration & expatriation ✅Youth engagement, expression, developing technical & non-technical skills, career development If I recall, this was a talk on fundability and impact in nonprofit/charitable ecosystems that I did in Gent, Belgium, at one of the European Mensa Annual Gatherings. A great couple of hours digging deep into the intricacies from DEI, universal healthcare, femhealth, financial education, to disparities in senior living, the ways we become a more circular economy, renewables, straight through to challenges in startup executive leadership and creating meaningful development opportunities for management teams. Mensa International UN SDG Action Campaign #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #UN #SDGs #impact #beneficiaries #global #sustainability #environment #NGOs #nonprofits #charities #impactstartups #funding #UNSDG

📣 Delve into key learnings, innovative solutions, and actionable takeaways from global action and thought leaders in our Philanthropy Asia Summit 2024 Insights Report! 💡 Download it here: https://lnkd.in/g8YHu7m9 The inaugural report, developed in partnership with Temasek Trust, highlights the power of collective action and systems thinking in philanthropy, in the interconnected areas of climate, education, and health. Titled "Partnerships for Impact: A Roadmap on Collaboration to Catalyse Climate, Education, and Health Action in Asia", it uncovers valuable insights from our members and partners, on driving real change through philanthropic-private-public partnerships and catalysing positive impact across the capital spectrum. This year’s Summit, themed Partnerships for Action, brought together over 400 participants from the global philanthropic, private, and public sectors. The Philanthropy Asia Summit is the flagship platform for action of the Philanthropy Asia Alliance — a Temasek Trust initiative to promote collaborative philanthropy and prime Asia as a force for good. #PAS2024 #PhilanthropyAsiaAlliance #TemasekTrust #Partnerships #ThoughtLeadership

🌏 Asian philanthropy takes center stage in Hong Kong The spirit of giving runs deep in Asian culture. But how can we amplify its impact? Hong Kong's 4th Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum provided answers: • 200+ global experts gathered • Theme: "Delivering Impactful Philanthropy in the Real World" • Goal: Transform charitable action into sustainable change Key focus areas: 1. Innovative giving models 2. Cross-sector collaboration 3. Measuring social impact The forum united foundations, thought leaders, policymakers, and NGOs to tackle pressing challenges. What struck me most? The emphasis on results-driven philanthropy tailored to real-world needs. #AsianPhilanthropy #SocialImpact #GlobalGiving #HongKong

Are you interested in Asia's social impact landscape? AVPN's journey, detailed in a new Cambridge case study, is a compelling read! Remember AVPN as just a venture philanthropy network?  Think again! Cambridge Judge Business School's case study by Dr. Shonali Banerjee reveals AVPN's evolution from connecting philanthropists to building a powerful social impact ecosystem across Asia. Imagine philanthropy not just about giving money, but building the infrastructure for lasting change. This is AVPN's story. ✅ Funders & NGOs collaborate to tackle pressing issues. ✅ Corporations & Public Sector join forces for greater good. ✅ Knowledge Sharing & Innovation fuel impactful solutions. The result? A movement for systemic change across #Asia. What's next? We're constantly evolving, fostering deeper connections and amplifying impact for Asia's future. Want to dive deeper?  Read the Cambridge Judge Business School case study to see how AVPN has evolved. 🔗 : https://bit.ly/3xHYMDD) #AVPN #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #EcosystemBuilding

Philanthropy in Asia is at a turning point. With the region’s wealth on the rise—set to drive more than half of global GDP — the momentum behind strategic, high-impact giving is stronger than ever. This year, these shifts will redefine the future of philanthropy. Swipe through for expert insights on how giving is evolving in 2025.

At the recent members retreat of the Global Philanthropists Circle in beautiful Comporta, Portugal, we came together with participants from 15 countries to reflect on our theme, “Becoming Better Ancestors.” The gathering was not just about philanthropy; it was an opportunity to step back, connect with nature, and consider the legacy we hope to create. One powerful takeaway was seeing members embrace intergenerational conversations to strengthen their impact. From next-generation insights to a moving fireside chat between a mother and daughter honouring a grandfather’s legacy, these dialogues highlighted the importance of bridging past, present, and future for lasting change. Through the Synergos Bridging Leadership approach, rooted in inner work, collaboration, and systems thinking, we’re not only exploring what’s possible but actively working to shift systems toward a future grounded in trust, love, and shared purpose. As a community, we’re answering the call to think boldly and act courageously. Together, we can foster transformational change and become the ancestors future generations will be proud of. #Philanthropy #Leadership #BetterAncestors

Is Asian philanthropy different from Western philanthropy? What are the roles of government and corporations, versus wealthy individuals and families? This is one of the questions Carbonless Asia' Head of Research Alexandra Tracy asked Carol Tan from Asia Philanthropy Circle in a deep, candid interview. Here's what Carol shared: "Asian philanthropy is different only insofar as the context is different – one’s not better than the other, only that the environments may require different roles of philanthropy. Some of the defining characteristics of philanthropy in Asia include a tendency toward superordinate goals, preference for local causes due to basic needs that are still unmet in our populous region, and often ambivalent relationships with government. A lot of giving also happens on the corporate front, as family business and philanthropy are less distinct from each other than in the western world. That said, there are lots of similarities, the drive for impact to make a difference on people’s lives and on systemic issues can unify both sides." Want to learn more about climate philanthropy in Asia? Catch the rest of the deep dive here: https://lnkd.in/gt9VvZwZ #carbonless #climatephilanthropy #philanthropy

At NDN Collective we take the measurement of our impact seriously. We are intentional about the impact that we have and the way the infrastructure we build impacts so many communities. As we close out 2024 we want to reflect on the shift our organization went through during 2023. In 2023 we moved from showing proof of concept to really doubling down on our theory of change and understanding the impact we are having. One of the reasons we’ve been able to reach so many communities is because our theory of change is interwoven into our lived experience as frontline practitioners. Our work has touched so many parts of Turtle Island that we now can't imagine a world without NDN Collective. We’re currently working to ensure that the infrastructure we have built is here for decades to come so we can continue to transform Indian Country. One way we can do that is by showing you all the deep impact that we continue to have Join us in taking a look back into our organization and learn about how our work strengthened in 2023 . In 2023, we started to see community-based organizations that received initial funding from us stabilize. Traditional philanthropy operates within short windows, but through our multi-year grantmaking, we’ve been able to watch Indigenous-led and community-based organizations thrive thanks to consistent support. Our “Changing the Landscape We Build In” 2023 impact report offers a behind-the-scenes look at who we are liberating resources from, and how we approach the work of Indigenous wealth building that is being done on a scale never seen before. 🪶 Want more information on what NDN Collective has accomplished in 2023? Read our impact report today! ndnco.cc/2023impactreport 👈 Link in bio under ‘Resources’ Support our Indigenous-led movement by making a contribution at ndnco.cc/donate #ImpactReport #DefendDevelopDecolonize #NDNCollective