Internationally Recognized Community Foundation Leader to Expand Asian Philanthropy SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Give2Asia, a U.S. public charity
dedicated to philanthropy for Asia, announced that Michael Howe has been named
President & Chief Executive Officer. Howe, who was appointed to his new role
by Give2Asia's board of trustees, succeeds Mike Rea, Give2Asia's founding CEO,
who left the organization in March.
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As an internationally recognized community foundation and philanthropy
leader, Howe brings more than 20 years of foundation and donor development
experience to Give2Asia. Howe has a track record of building established,
community-focused institutions, which complements Give2Asia's trajectory of
growth and accomplishment over its first seven years, having distributed
$85 million for those in need.
"Michael is the right person to lead Give2Asia and guide our continued
growth," said Bill S. Kim, chairman of Give2Asia's Board of Trustees. "His
extensive philanthropic background and vision for international giving is a
wonderful match with our efforts to create bridges between philanthropists and
Asian communities. His strong management experience at community foundations,
as well as at universities, will help shape Give2Asia as we continue on our
path to becoming the leading philanthropic services group for Asian giving."
"I am both privileged and honored to have been selected as the new CEO for
Give2Asia," said Howe. "The 21st century is clearly a time when we can, and
should, expand philanthropic investments in Asia. I look forward to working
with Give2Asia's incredible trustees, staff, and The Asia Foundation in
developing needed philanthropic resources and high-quality programs for Asian
communities in need."
Howe most recently chaired the National Task Force on Community Leadership
hosted by the John W. Gardner Center at Stanford University. Working with the
Council on Foundation's implementation partner, CFLeads, the Task Force is
composed of 30 philanthropic leaders assisting community foundations in
strengthening their leadership commitment and capacity. Between 1993 and
2006, Howe served as President of the East Bay Community Foundation in
Oakland, Calif., where he engaged government, business, non-profit and
community leaders to find innovative solutions to pressing issues. As a
result, the Foundation's assets grew from $14 million to over $270 million,
significantly expanding local donor engagement and participation.
Howe has held senior leadership roles at the Marin Community Foundation,
the University of San Francisco, and the Marin Community College District. He
has extensive research and teaching experience in China, and managed Southeast
Asian refugee resettlement efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area during the
early 1980s.
About Give2Asia
Give2Asia was founded in 2001 by The Asia Foundation to promote and
inspire philanthropy, delivering services that meet the needs of donors and
the Asian communities they care about. Give2Asia has grown to serve nearly
3,000 donors in the United States and Canada resulting in $85 million in
charitable, donor-advised giving.
Give2Asia works with corporations, such as Johnson & Johnson and the AIG
Disaster Relief Fund; foundations, such as the Silicon Valley Community
Foundation and the Skoll Foundation; as well as individual donors wishing to
support Asian causes. For example, in response to the May 12, 2008 earthquake
disaster in China, corporations, associations and individuals working with
Give2Asia contributed $7.5 million to support survivors and the rebuilding
effort. More information about Give2Asia can be found on the Give2Asia site
at http://www.give2asia.org.
Media Contact:
Birger Stamperdahl
Director of Marketing
Give2Asia
415.743.3343
bstamperdahl@give2asia.org
SOURCE Give2Asia
