Money Meets Mission

How can the future of giving be guided in ways that truly drive lasting impact? 

A historic wealth transfer, estimated at over $5 trillion in the next two decades, is reshaping philanthropic giving today. A new generation of donors is eager to align wealth with values and measurable outcomes. Yet the ecosystem of advisors crucial to translate this ambition into impact is still evolving, somewhat fragmented even and facing important questions of scale and structure.

In this episode, AVPN Academy speaks with Kasey Oliver (Managing Director, Geneva Global) and Dien Yuen (Founder & CEO, Daylight) to explore who philanthropy advisors are, the role they play, and why their work is becoming increasingly critical. They reflect on emerging signals: the growing demand for skilled advisors, the frameworks that define professional practice, and the pivotal role Asia may play in shaping how philanthropic capital flows.

Together, the conversation surfaces both the opportunities and the gaps in this field, and why building a stronger advisory ecosystem will matter for the future of giving across generations and geographies.

Learn more about the resources featured in this episode:

• Geneva Global x Gates Foundation Research on the Constellation of Advisors
• Daylight’s Philanthropic Advising Competency Model

What does it take to confront a problem as complex and entrenched as modern slavery? Across Asia-Pacific, an estimated 15 million people live in modern slavery often taking the form of of forced labour, human trafficking, and online exploitation among many others. 

In this episode, AVPN Academy speaks with Rae Lee and Sinni Lim from International Justice Mission (IJM), an organisation with nearly three decades of experience working to protect people from violence and exploitation. They reflect on how IJM has approached this wicked problem through systems-level work — including a six-dimensional, experience-based model that engages survivors, legal systems, and communities in creating long-term change.

Together, they explore how this model has been applied across contexts, and how IJM continues to grapple with challenges such as replicability, measurement, and sustained cross-sector collaboration. The conversation also touches on the role of values — and, in some contexts, faith — in anchoring this work, and offers reflections for those navigating similarly complex social challenges.

To learn more about AVPN's ongoing Faith and Giving initiative, which builds an inclusive space for faith and non-faith actors to collectively drive impact, click here: https://avpn.asia/capital-for-impact/faith-and-giving/

Most funders aspire to be good stewards of their resources, but what does it mean to operationalize stewardship in grantmaking? 

In this episode, AVPN Academy’s Siddharth Chatterjee speaks with Amit Antony Alex, Investment Director at Dovetail Impact Foundation—a Christian faith-aligned family foundation supporting healthcare, education, livelihoods, and access to justice across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Africa. 

Here, we learn about how the phrase “love in action” informs Dovetail’s approach to stewardship and the ways in which the foundation embraces innovation to be a good steward. This brings us to a discussion on unrestricted grantmaking, scalability in impact, and a practice called “re-risking”, through which Dovetail foundation pushes itself to take the uncomfortable risks that most grantmakers might avoid. 

Learn more:

Dovetail Impact Foundation: https://dovetailimpact.org/ 
AVPN's Faith and Giving Initiative: https://avpn.asia/capital-for-impact/faith-and-giving/

Looking beyond the metrics, frameworks, and theories of change, do we truly understand the impact of our actions on our stakeholders? In this episode of Money Meets Mission, AVPN’s Siddharth Chatterjee speaks with Safe Wongsunopparat, founder of the Third Line Social Impact Consultancy and Oceania Director at The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), to unpack the fundamental role of listening to stakeholders for impact management. 

Whether you are new to IMM or seeking ways to enhance your existing practice, this episode offers actionable advice and a new perspective, including a live example where Safe advises us on impact management for AVPN Learning Circles. Discover what helps organisations stand out with their impact measurement and management (IMM), how to tackle the most common challenges in IMM and what we can learn from our stakeholders.

A staggering 45% of faith-based organisations do not align their investments with their values. This episode explores the transformative power of faith-based investing, offering valuable lessons for all organisations seeking to make a positive impact with their investments.

AVPN Academy's Siddharth Chatterjee invites Mathew Jensen, CFA, the Director of Faith Consistent Investing Programmes at FaithInvest to share insights on faith-based investing. FaithInvest is a global non-profit empowering faith-based asset owners to invest in line with their beliefs, providing a pragmatic approach to translating faith values into investment decisions that lead to transformative impact. 

Learn how The English Sangha Trust took the journey to seeing their values reflected in their investments, why policy documentation is key to sustainability, and what obstacles you're likely to face when trying to integrate values into your organization's investment approach. 

Key Resources:

1. What FaithInvest does
2. FaithInvest's Faithful Finance Course.
3. FaithInvest's Case Study of the English Sangha Trust.
4. Unpacking the complexities of Faith-aligned Investing in Asia (AVPN article reflecting on our recent learning circle with FaithInvest)

To learn more about faith-based investing and philanthropic giving in Asia, check-out upcoming learning circles and research briefs from AVPN's Faith and Giving Initiative. 

West Asia presents a rich tapestry of opportunities for impact investors, driven by
its diverse economies and vibrant communities. 

In this episode of the Impact Investing musings Beau Seil, the Founder and Managing Partner of Gray Fractal and Sonia Weymuller, the Co-Founder and General Partner at VentureSouq (VSQ) will delve into the unique landscape of impact investing in West Asia, highlighting the potential for transformative social and environmental impact.

To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/
To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please contact: [email protected]

Investors are increasingly drawn to the untapped potential of frontier markets across Asia, recognizing the profound impact these opportunities can have on low and lower-middle-income populations. These regions, often characterized by unique challenges and opportunities, present a promising landscape for impact investors seeking meaningful returns and societal impact. 

In this latest episode of  Impact Investing Musings, Bradley Kopsick, Myanmar/Cambodia Country Director, Insitor, explores the dynamic potential of impact investing in frontier markets across Asia, along with our host Teymoor Nabili.

To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/
To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please contact: [email protected]

With a funding gap in meeting the SDGs by 2030, which all of Asia is currently projected to miss, there is a clear imperative to leverage and mainstream blended finance. 

In this episode Nandini Chaudhury, Principal, Head of South and Southeast Asia, CrossBoundary Group, will explore what blended finance means in today’s markets and how it can be implemented at scale to attract commercial capital along with our host Teymoor Nabili.

To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/
To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please contact: [email protected]

With significant amounts of capital being directed towards impact investing, the locus of attention is on impact measurement and management (IMM).  Effective IMM is hampered by challenges such as the lack of a universal framework, inconsistent use of metrics, and impact washing.

In this episode, Prof. Hao Liang,  Associate Professor of Finance at Singapore Management University will speak on the industry progress in standard-setting, establishing benchmarks and much more along with our host Teymoor Nabili.

To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/
To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please contact: [email protected]

The impact investing landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth in both depth and sophistication, reflecting a dynamic evolution over the last couple of years. As the industry grows, impact investors find themselves at the intersection of profound challenges, regulatory shifts, and transformative global events. 

In this inaugural episode, we explore the nuanced journey of impact investing in Asia with Mr. Wai Chiew Chik, CEO of Heritas Capital Management along with our Podcast host Teymoor Nabili, a veteran journalist.

To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/
To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please contact: [email protected]