Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors

Arabella Advisors is proud to present the 2009 list of High-Impact Giving Opportunities. This list provides an exclusive perspective on strategic giving for donors, whether they are able to give $100, $100,000 or $1 million.

High-Impact Giving Opportunities identifies often unrecognized but high-impact philanthropic issues to guide individuals in making contributions and thinking strategically about philanthropy in 2009 and beyond. Arabella Advisors recruited a distinguished group of independent advisors, including opinion leaders, foundation and association executives, and business leaders to provide ideas and feedback on issues needing the attention of donors.

Selection criteria required that the issues:

Address urgent needs;
Lack the attention they deserve within the communities of donors, among policy makers, and in the general public; and
Provide donors with opportunities to have a significant impact.

The advisory group considered: What issues are timely but overlooked? What challenges lie on the horizon that might be mitigated with proactive support? Where can one’s contribution go the furthest in saving lives, educating children, preserving the environment, alleviating poverty, or addressing another urgent need? Where can donors see a measurable return on investments?

For donors taking a more strategic approach to philanthropy, the answers to these questions are central to effective giving and to solving the most critical social problems facing our world.