If you’ve been paying attention to the news over the past couple years, chances are you’ve noticed that 2011/2012 have been momentous years for institution-building in the Middle East. But what role does philanthropy play amidst the tumult of the Arab Spring? Both Alliance and Effect philanthropy magazines, among others, have recently attempted to answer…
When you volunteer abroad, you have the opportunity to experience a new place, and to create a positive impact for people and the planet. As people who regularly travel while offering their time for local causes, “voluntourists” understand the reward that comes from sharing their talent and resources for the benefit of others. Habitat for…
Part of our CAAPtivating Reads series by Katherine Hanway, CAAP Donor Services and Program Officer Philanthropy positively impacts individuals, communities, even the world. In their book Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know, David Bornstein and Susan Davis argue that philanthropy is successful because “compared to policy makers and business investors, philanthropists [individuals and foundations]…
Thanks largely to the attention of large philanthropic organizations (W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors), identity-based funds are becoming better recognized worldwide as an efficacious form of strategic giving. The latest issue of Philanthropy UK Magazine acknowledges the fact that mainstream philanthropy in Great Britain is not representative of the populations it serves. While…
What an exciting year it’s been for members of our Teen Grantmaking Initiative (TGI)! Since September 2011 the youth philanthropy group has learned about all aspects of the grantmaking process, including conducting a community needs assessment and writing a Request for Proposals, reviewing grant requests, and conducting site visits. The youth announced their grants at…
The philanthropic legacy of the Olympics is both obvious (such as the Special Olympics that provide sports training for people with intellectual disabilities) and not immediately apparent. Fundamentally, the Olympics serve to inspire people around the world to play competitive sports and strive for excellence in our lives – as well as inspire loyalty to…
The truth is in the telling: stories will outlast careers, good deeds, memorable events, and even programs. Long after your tenure at your workplace, long after the gifts you give, and perhaps long after your organization fulfills its mission, people will tell stories of your good deeds. That is, they might tell your story –…
The Dalia Association, Palestine’s first community foundation, has put out an open call for stories of Palestinian giving affecting real world change. The competition, “Momentum for Philanthropy,” encourages submissions of songs, poems, stories, photographs or videos, and the contest rules are as follows: Research real examples of Palestinians anywhere in the world who are giving…
Throughout the summer we are bringing you a series of Middle Eastern destinations that allow you to practice a little philanthropy along the way. This month we are pleased to spotlight the “Reality Tours” hosted by Global Exchange, an international nonprofit dedicated to promoting social, environmental and economic justice, as well as a recent grantee…
What kind of legacy do you want to leave for the next generation? Do you want to impact causes that advocate for human rights, support tree conservation, or provide an education for girls in developing countries? Respected blogger Beth Kanter recently stated that we all have an “Individual Social Responsibility” toward our planet and its…