Sunday, August 12, 2012

Alex von Furstenberg and the privilege to give, help, and inspire others

Born to a noble family, Alex von Furstenberg is considered lucky in all sense of the word. His winsome attitude has made him successful in every business he engages in. Apart from being the chief investment officer and founder of Ranger Global Advisors, he was also the co-managing member and chief investment officer of Arrow Capital Management, LLC. He is also a partner and the director at the Diane von Furstenberg Studio, LP, a global luxury lifestyle brand owned by Alex’s mother, Diane von Furstenberg. These accomplishments and many more have moved him to make a genuine commitment to live a life of reaching out to others and giving back.



Alex von Furstenberg. Image credit: alexandervonfurstenberg.com




For Alex von Furstenberg, sharing his blessings to those who are oppressed, lack education, or suffer from illnesses gives him a sense of fulfillment. Below are some of the organizations that he supports:



Education

• American Friends of the College of Judea

• Friends of Girls Prep

• Shuang Wen School

• Village Academies


Human rights

• Somaly Mam

• Vital Voices

• Human Rights Campaign

• US Holocaust Memorial Museum


Health

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

• The Michael J. Fox Foundation

• Friends of the Global Fight

• Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation



Alex von Furstenberg. Image credit: flickr.com/photos/konyeel




Get more updates on Alex von Furstenberg’s career and philanthropic efforts by visiting this website.



Alex von Furstenberg. Image Credit: dvfff.org