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10 More Ways to Support International Philanthropy

In addition to funding grassroots projects overseas, and getting involved with Grantmakers Without Borders, donors can contribute to international philanthropy in other ways as well. Here are some other ideas. Thanks to Susan Cornell Wilkes and Barbara Laney Boyd for their informative article "Family Foundations and International Grantmaking: Tips on How to Begin" (available from the Council on Foundations) and Christine Sartor from Children's Haven, Inc.

  1. Serve on the board of directors of an organization supporting international projects and causes.

  2. Align your foundation's investments with your international focus by adopting program-related investment as a strategy.

  3. Travel to potential sites for grantmaking activities overseas.

  4. Support programs that educate citizens on international issues.

  5. Fund immigration, citizenship or refugee research and activism.

  6. Learn from other donors about projects in program areas of joint interest

  7. Promote exchanges between representatives of industrialized and non-industrialized countries.

  8. Attend international meetings and conferences focused on global issues.

  9. Commission and promote performances of works of art, music, dance and literature where traditional culture is at risk of being lost.

  10. Network with other donors by joining a a donor organization and attending their meetings.


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