DIASPORA GIVING AND PHILANTHROPY: STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE IMPACT

Unlock Your Diaspora Philanthropic Power with The Diaspora Academy

What You Can Expect

Diaspora Philanthropy & Giving: Strategies for Effective Impact is a hands-on, practical course designed to help you make a meaningful difference through giving. Across this course, you’ll learn:

1. The Foundations of Diaspora Philanthropy

   • Explore the values and unique dynamics that shape diaspora giving, and how your background, community, and culture can guide a mission-driven approach to philanthropy.

2. Strategic Philanthropy Planning

   • Identify and align your personal values and goals to create a cohesive and strategic giving plan tailored to your capacity and vision for change.

3. Maximizing Your Impact

   • Learn to leverage your time, skills, and connections beyond financial contributions, exploring practical strategies for making a sustainable impact.

4. Building a Philanthropy Framework

   • Create a framework that organizes and tracks your giving, establishes milestones, and sets up accountability measures for sustained impact.

5. Navigating Partnerships and Collaborations

   • Discover how to build partnerships with NGOs, government programs, and other diasporas to amplify your efforts and drive greater results.

What You Can Expect

This 2-hour course is for diaspora changemakers and newcomers to the diaspora space who want to learn effective strategies for diaspora engagement for their organization and campaigns. 

Registrants will learn best practices for diaspora engagement, including the necessary strategies to attract and build long-term, meaningful diaspora relationships for maximum impact.  

In this session, registrants will learn how to: 

- Identify and map their primary diaspora stakeholders

- Define their specific goals and desired outcomes

- Develop long-term strategies to attract, build and maintain diaspora relationships

- Develop a budget for meaningful partnerships

- Measure success for diaspora engagement and track your growth over time

Why This Course is Unique

Unlike typical giving courses, Diaspora Philanthropy & Giving: Strategies for Effective Impact recognizes the unique position of diaspora communities who give back across borders. This course:

• Is tailored for individuals from African, Arab, South Asian, and other diaspora backgrounds who want to move from ad-hoc support to systemic impact.
• Addresses challenges specific to diaspora giving, including sustainability, resource allocation, and cultural and logistical barriers.
• Emphasizes the multidimensional nature of diaspora philanthropy: financial contributions, volunteering, advocacy, and using your network to bring resources to the communities that matter to you.

How This Course Can Benefit You

By enrolling, you’ll gain:

• Confidence in Your Giving: Understand how to channel your generosity into a structured, purpose-driven approach that feels rewarding and impactful.
• Clarity on Impact: No more wondering if your contributions are making a difference—you’ll gain the skills to measure, track, and adjust your giving for maximum effect.
• A Lasting Legacy: Build a system that allows you to give back effectively today and sustain your support for years to come.

Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?

Join the ranks of diaspora changemakers using their time, talent, and resources for good. Take the next step in your journey as a diaspora philanthropist.