The Donors’ Perspective: Building Trust and Lasting Partnerships Across Asia

Building trust with Asian philanthropists takes more than a strong pitch. Join us on 30 April for The Donors’ Perspective webinar.

Date Posted:

April 29, 2026

The Donors Perspective

Our upcoming webinar, The Donors’ Perspective: Building Trust and Lasting Partnerships Across Asia, takes place on 30 April — and if you haven’t secured your place yet, now is the time to register.

Webinar Details

This session goes beyond theory to explore what actually works when building meaningful, long-term relationships with Asian philanthropists — and why so many partnerships struggle to get off the ground.

Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Francis Hon will share practical insights from both sides of the relationship — advising Asian donors on their giving, and Western institutions on their engagement strategies.

In conversation with Nancy Bikson, this discussion will unpack:

  • How Asian philanthropists really view Western institutions
  • Why trust and clarity matter more than the pitch
  • What successful cross-border partnerships look like in practice
  • The role of diaspora and next-generation donors
  • Lessons learned from working across cultures and sectors

If you work in higher education, nonprofits, or donor advisory, this is a valuable opportunity to gain real-world insight into one of the most important — and often misunderstood — areas of global philanthropy.

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