Partner Organization: China Agricultural University, NGOCN Weekly Publication Team

Project Duration: Nov 2020 – Oct 2021

Project Status: Ongoing

The project was organized in collaboration with NGOCN’s weekly charity publication, drawing on its strengths as a platform that provides introspective and critical columns and commentary which aids the development of the public welfare industry in China. At the same time, adding value and influence to the weekly publication, increasing its importance as a platform within the industry. By focusing on key industry issues, the publication hopes to launch a series of articles to ignite further discussion across the industry.

With the support of Yifang Foundation, the China Public Welfare Commentary Award has been running since 2016. Forty of the most influential articles were selected from the commentary platform over four years. The commentaries provided in-depth analysis and critical perspectives regarding the development of the public welfare industry in China. After four successful years, the fifth edition of this award will be held in 2020 when the ten most valuable articles will be carefully judged and selected by frontline leaders of the industry.

Partner Organization: The Beijing Happy Family Development Center, Charity School

Project Duration: Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

Project Status: Ongoing

This forum fills a gap by providing research support and knowledge transfer through the demonstration effect to young scholars by bringing together Chinese researchers in social enterprise, impact investment, venture philanthropy and charity marketization. Equipping young scholars with the necessary academic and practical skills helps to develop the next generation of talent and researchers in this field.

Yifang Foundation funded the first forum where around forty experts and post-graduates from more than twenty top universities and research institutions discussed issues surrounding social entrepreneurship. The editors of the Foreign Economics & Management Journal and the R&D Management Journal were also invited to participate in the forum. The first social entrepreneurship academic community was set up to promote knowledge exchange and growth of the young scholars.

Partner Organization: China Donors Roundtable

Project Duration: Mar 2020 – Mar 2023

Project Status: Ongoing

The China Donors Roundtable (CDR) is a technical support platform for charitable funders in China. Its mission is to serve funders in China, explore effective public welfare and encourage problem solving of social issues. CDR focuses on serving member organizations, working together with these organizations to tackle the most pressing social issues. By exploring effective public welfare models, methods, case studies and cultures, CDR brings about a positive impact to the public welfare sector in China. Furthermore, CDR provides development and technical assistance to organizations, shares industry best practices and promotes collaboration between members to maximize their social impact.

The Yifang Foundation started funding CDR organization development in 2020.