Arabella Advisors produces the High-Impact Giving Opportunities: Philanthropy that Makes a Difference list to assist donors in assessing the urgent issues that are underfunded and/or under-recognized. These ten issues allow donors to make an impact, whether they are able to contribute $100, $100,000, or $1 million.

 

Below is a list of summaries on each high-impact giving opportunity featured in the 2009 list. Read about each opportunity online or download the full report .

 

Political Engagement: Building on Momentum to Increase Youth Participation

With U.S. presidential campaigns’ aggressive mobilization of youth, there are opportunities to build on this surge to encourage lasting political participation. Donors can engage youth on issues that directly impact them, involve them in decision-making, train them to influence policy and use innovative methods to reach them. Read more PDF

 

Global Food Crisis: Supporting Small-Scale Farming in Africa

One in three Africans is hungry, and many of the region’s farmers struggle to produce enough food to meet their own needs. When the global food crisis began, Africa was the hardest hit. Donors can help by improving agricultural productivity, supporting women farmers, focusing on local partners and increasing awareness of developed countries’ agricultural policies. Read more PDF

 

Climate Change Defense: Building a Green–Collar Workforce

Winning the fight against climate change will require a corps of well-trained workers with the skills needed to implement cutting-edge technological innovations. Funding green jobs helps meet this need and presents a fascinating opportunity for philanthropists interested in the intersections of environment, economic development and education. Read more PDF

 

Conflict Resolution: Bridging Divides Through Youth Athletics

Conflict is a pervasive problem domestically and internationally and especially for youth. Most initiatives to address conflict overlook these youth, who will have the greatest opportunity to reduce conflict in the future. Athletics programs that bring youth from conflicting groups together to enjoy shared experiences are a cost-effective way to break down prejudices and teach against hate while providing role models for youth. Read more PDF

 

Disaster Response: Investing in Recovery after Initial Relief

Natural disasters are happening more frequently, affecting more than 100 countries a year and hundreds of millions of people, most of whom live in poor developing countries. While these disasters attract immediate donor response for disaster relief, support for long-term disaster recovery is sparse, leaving millions of victims needing support years after a disaster. Read more PDF

 

Economic Development: Promoting Equal Opportunity by Supporting Community Colleges

Community colleges mean access to quality jobs and higher education for people who may otherwise have a hard time reaching the American dream. Contributions that support community colleges or the people that attend them can have an important impact on the local economy and the futures of the hard-working students. Read more PDF

 

Global Health: Shining the Spotlight on Neglected Tropical Diseases

One billion of the world’s poorest people suffer from debilitating tropical diseases that drive them deeper into a cycle of poverty. Some of the most prevalent diseases are highly treatable and at very low cost – a goal that is helping to bring new attention to these stigmatizing and neglected diseases. Read more PDF