User:TRNiekras/Give2Asia

Give2Asia
Give2Asia is a diaspora giving organization founded in 2001 by The Asia Foundation to serve as a funding channel for diaspora philanthropy from the United States of America and Canada to many Asian countries. It is based in San Francisco, CA. Currently, Give2Asia has a presence in 21 countries in the Asian region.

Give2Asia works mostly with corporations to establish a social responsibility and philanthropy outlet. As of April, 2008, the organization claimed to serve over 3,000 donors giving approximately $82 million in donation aid. The philanthropic organization also allows control over the endowment process, allowing corporations to structure their giving and decide how, where, and over what time periods the endowments are dispersed. Though known as an innovative institution in assisting the mechanism of diaspora giving, its aid in the transition of the diasporic community to truly strategic philanthropy remains suspect.

Organization
The organizational structure of Give2Asia is a corporate hierarchy with 5 board officials and 20 members on the board of trustees as well as a cadre of staff based in San Francisco, Ca. The San Francisco-based staff is further broken down to CEO, CFO, Director of Philanthropy, Director of Programs, Director of Marketing, Program Officers, Finance Associate, Senior Program Officers, and Program Associates. Bill S. Kim currently serves as chairman of the board, having received the nomination in October of 2007.

Breakdown of Aid
Give2Asia focuses mostly on China as their primary recipient for aid. In April of 2008, Give2Asia's documented donation percentages showed that the largest percentage of 37% was given to the entirety of South Asia, while China received the second largest of 30%, in contrast to Japan and Korea who received 4% collectively.

Give2Asia is primarily focused on giving donations regarding healthcare and education, with moderate donations in disaster relief, social services, and women's issues decreasing respectively.