Donations of appreciated stock may be a very efficient way of giving:  income tax deduction while not paying capital gains taxes on the price appreciation.  We accept donations in the form of shares of stock (minimum contribution $1,000 please). Contact us directly about the transfer of the shares.

Donated air miles are a powerful way to contribute to EMpower’s work, as travel is one of our largest expenses.  Donating air miles keeps our expense ratios at their already efficient levels and allows us to spend more time with our grantee partners on site; which is what really makes a difference to their programs and to ours. To donate air miles to EMpower, please download, complete, and submit the Share Air Miles form.

Many employers will match all or part of your contribution, thus allowing us to leverage your donations even further. Please contact your employer about whether your donation can be matched. If you have any questions or comments about donations, please contact Cady Staats at cstaats@empowerweb.org.

Underwriters are our most loyal supporters. They are individuals or corporations that commit to three years of funding at a minimum level of $25,000/£25,000 each year to ensure the medium term sustainability of our expense base.  Underwriters know they are paying for our grantmaking and operational expenses. They are happy to do so as we are then committed to raise $2.5 for grants for every dollar they provide.  Fundraising for grants is expedited by the fact that 100% of individual donors’ contributions go directly to benefitting our grantees! We value our Underwriters highly and acknowledge their crucial role in all of our publications, website and events.

Interested in learning more about our grantees?  Meet them in person! EMpower can arrange a presentation by one of our grantees as they travel to New York or London to encourage dialogue on the issues they are addressing in their communities. Contact Elise Lee in HK at elee@empowerweb.org, Lucie Kucharova at lkucharova@empowerweb.org in the UK, or Cady Staats at cstaats@empowerweb.org in the US.

Become a founding EMpower 1000 member. This growing network combines the resources of 1000 EM professionals who make an annual commitment of $1,000 or more per year. The result will be a sustained $1 million per year of critical support to fuel programs for at-risk youth in EM countries.

What is the Campaign?
1000 @ $1,000 is EMpower’s Premier Grantmaking Network created to invest in the future of the world’s youth. This select group of EM professionals will ensure the sustainability of EMpower’s mission by making annual commitments of $1,000 (payable annually or in monthly installments of as little as $83a month) for program support. By combining the resources of 1000 professionals we will be able to commit a minimum of $1 million each year to innovative and effective programs that are doing so much to transform the lives of young people.

Member Rewards
Whether it’s providing learning materials for at-risk youth pursuing an education, technology to create a health literacy website, or micro loans for young entrepreneurs, your contribution will have a huge impact on the lives of young people. The first 100 members of this network will be recognized as 1000 @ $1,000 Founding Members and will enjoy customized benefits, including:

• Personal invitations to donor presentations and grants meetings.
• Recognition in our promotional materials and yearly annual report as a Founding EMpower 1000 member.
• Additional opportunities, if interested, for deeper involvement with EMpower and the critical work of our grantee partners.
• Donate now to sign up today or contact cstaats@empowerweb.org for more information.

EMpower cannot accept funds designated to a single grantee partner.  If you are interested in a certain country/region or theme (girls educations, the eradication of youth violence) please contact us so that we may tailor a portfolio to meet your objectives.