Chinese Philanthropy Archive
04 Oct 2012
Jet Li and His Dream of One Family
Jet Li is known to many people as an action movie star, but in recent years, he has been very active in promoting philanthropy in China. Anybody who follows Chinese philanthropy will for sure come across One Foundation, which was founded by Jet Li in 2007. This post is not going to feature the wonderful
03 Oct 2012
Get on the Same Page with Strategy
Today let’s start from a commonly misinterpreted word “strategy”. A “strategic plan” or “strahtegic discussion” is often the starting point for international collaborations. Let’s imagine this: You are from the west, and traveling to China to discuss cooperation strategy with a prospect Chinese partner. Both parties are sincere in making the collaboration work. You have
02 Oct 2012
5 Web Sites on Chinese Philanthropy in English
If you have searched around on the internet to find information on Chinese philanthropy, I’m making it easier for you. As I am planning the GP Common web site, I thought it would be beneficial to have a clear idea on what is out there on Chinese philanthropy to readers in English, so that we
26 Sep 2012
A Snapshot of American NGOs in China
Earlier this year, China Charity and Donation Information Center (CCDIC ) released Report of the Philanthropy Study on International NGOs (USA Section) in China. Although reports on individual organizations and cases are seen in media, this paper is the first attempt to take a systematic view of the landscape and impact of international philanthropic organizations
26 Jul 2012
UBS gathered 200 participants for Art of Giving Conference in Beijing
On June 22, 2012, UBS held its first Art of Giving Conference in Beijing, attended by 200 participants, including philanthropists, social entrepreneurs and leaders from social organizations around the globe. The conference featured a series of presentations and panel discussions on philanthropic trends in Asia, best practices and experiences shared by philanthropists and prominent thinkers
