Alex von Furstenberg: Philanthropy as a form of giving back

If you were worth millions of dollars, what would you do?

a) Invest assets in bonds and securities?
b) Buy luxury properties?
c) Count money all day?

Alex von Furstenberg however, has a better option: generously give back a portion of your wealth to the less fortunate.

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There are a myriad of reasons why people engage in philanthropy. Others do so out of appreciation; others, out of religious devotion; while others, out of competition.


However, true philanthropy is ultimately defined by a single purpose: altruism—a genuine universal love for humanity, which in effect resounds the donor’s sense of making the world a better place. Altruism is the most profound of all volitions. It is a love that is spawned by a previously received love, being passed on to inspire others to do the same.

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Alex von Furstenberg supports over 60 charitable institutions that are involved in community-building, education, arts, environment, and health.

In this sense, altruistic people are always trying to give back to whoever has most deeply motivated them in the past; only this time, it is their moment to impart whatever temporal possessions they have to benefit those in need.


They might have been reduced of their riches, but they have been made wealthier by love.


A quote by best-selling author Brian Tracy sums it up accurately: “Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by giving it away to others.”

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For more information on the philanthropic endeavors of Alex von Furstenberg, visit his website at www.alexvonfurstenberg.com.

Alex von Furstenberg: Saving the arts through philanthropy

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Art lovers, like business maven Alex von Furstenberg, realize that doing philanthropy for the arts has a way of preserving a nation’s heritage, culture, and history. This is the reason why Mr. von Furstenberg supports the following non-profit organizations on various art forms:

• Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
• CAA Education Foundation (Playwrights)
• The Museum of Television and Radio
• Danielandsomesuperfriends
• Roundabout Theatre Company
• PEN American Center
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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While many are skeptical about the motives of American art philanthropy in saving the arts, it has somehow helped support the blood flow of art preservation organizations. Art philanthropy is crucial because it has paved the way for struggling American artists, dancers, singers, and writers have the world recognize the valuable talents they have.

Alex von Furstenberg is actively involved in a variety of philanthropic endeavors. He is the Director and Secretary of The Diller – von Furstenberg Family Foundation and serves on the board of Friends of the High Line, a private non-profit partner of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.

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South West Surrey culture secretary Jeremy Hunt once said, "If you said to me what is the one thing I could do . . . that would make a real difference to the arts, I would say it would be to help foster an American-style culture of philanthropy to the arts and culture here in the UK."


Aside from his financial support for art organizations, Alex von Furstenberg has made several other contributions to non-profit projects that support the environment. Know more of his philanthropic efforts from this website.

Alex von Furstenberg on valuing women's "Vital Voices"

Alex von Furstenberg’s supported charities are nothing short of eclectic. He backs more than 60 organizations, under the umbrella of different niches. Among these, one organization caters to one of the most neglected groups in society: women. 

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“Vital Voices” is an international non-profit organization that collaborates with women from different countries in the areas of economic empowerment, women’s political participation, and human rights. The organization centers in on women empowerment—pushing them to get past the established societal borders that have constricted them through the years.

In its website, Vital Voices states that it aims to “identify, invest in, and bring visibility to extraordinary women around the world by unleashing their leadership potential to transform lives and accelerate peace and prosperity in their communities.”

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Through Alex von Furstenberg and other philanthropists’ fiscal support, Vital Voices is able to realize its following mission statements:

• Be at the frontiers among other international coalitions in aggressively combating human trafficking and other forms of injustices against women and girls 
• Be catalysts in enabling women to become change agents in their respective state governments, promoters of social justice, and advocates of democracy and the rule of law 
• Be hardline in equipping women with the necessary skills to become self-sustaining, autonomous, and valuable entities in the society

Past generations have greatly downplayed the potentials and contributions of women in building a sustainable community. Fortunately, more people are recognizing their inherent worth. After all, women are among the ‘vital voices’ of today.

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Access more information regarding Alex von Furstenberg’s advocacies by visiting his website.