Innovation in Asian Philanthropy Report Launched

Innovation in Asian Philanthropy, a new study published by the Asia Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy at NUS Business School, was launched last week amongst a crowd of domestic and international audiences.

APF at Asian Venture Philanthropy Network conference: Day 1

Asian Philanthropy Forum is pleased to provide coverage of the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network conference in Singapore from May 9-10. It was clear from just the first day that interest and knowledge about impact investing in Asia is spreading quickly within the sector.

Impact Investing in Asia

Interest in impact investing is growing. Kordant Philanthropy Advisors explores the trends and opportunities in Asia in this new report. Who are impact investors and what funds do they support? Which organizations are working in this sector?

25 Creative Philanthropy Practices

Bill Somerville is founder and president of Philanthropic Ventures Foundation. We are pleased to have Bill share his thoughts regularly with the Asian Philanthropy Forum community. There are certain key practices in outstanding professional philanthropy (foundations) and Bill provides us with a list of 25 creative philanthropy practices in an effort to shed light on them.

Asian Philanthropy News Digest 03/17/2013

A digest of interesting philanthropy articles and research affecting Asia: family philanthropy evolving in China, Gates Foundation China has a new approach, CSR in Hong Kong and CAF has a report on future giving.

The Next Wave of Philanthropy in China

Dien S. Yuen shares several trends she believes will affect the course of philanthropy in China. Women in philanthropy, breaking down of barriers to giving, adaptation of models and the Giving Pledge will all influence the next wave of philanthropy in China. This article is part of Asian Philanthropy Forum’s “Exploring the Impact of Asian Philanthropy” series.