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Become a Member
There are at least six compelling reasons to join and actively engage in the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists. As the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists grows, new ideas and sectors for value creation will emerge through the creativity and interests of its members.
1. Networking and Collaboration
The chance to build and expand relationships with other key players in the philanthropic sector is a very real benefit for WCMP members. Membership in WCMP offers the opportunity to participate in a community of highly effective people who share many common pursuits and goals. Networking events and the organization's community working groups will allow you to expand your operational universe, gain visibility and collaborate for enhanced results.
2. Social Investment Opportunities
Recent research points to heightened interest in the development of funds created by groups of individuals or institutions for the purpose of “pooling” resources and targeting them toward a common interest and purpose. These pooled funds, or giving networks, allow for greater leverage of an individual’s resources, generating higher impact on a particular issue or concern. WCMP believes that “pooling” is a creative and promising trend, and has launched its own Hasanah Fund as a concrete example. These networks diversify risk while maximizing opportunities for impact and shared learning in grantmaking activities. They will contribute to the resolution of challenging societal issues and problems, and may be country-specific or international so as to target their giving locally, regionally, or globally.
3. Philanthropic Advisory Services
WCMP facilitates idea generation and catalyzes change by transforming new ideas into action. WCMP’s culturally diverse talent pool, available through its “Global Advisory Group,” can provide strategic advice based on thorough market research tailored to the specific needs of high net worth individuals, foundations, companies and young entrepreneurs dedicated to pursuing social justice concerns. These consulting services can help the Muslim philanthropic community refine its agenda and improve its results.
4. Corporate Social Strategy
WCMP defines corporate social strategy as a coordinated set of actions by which companies synchronize their financial performance with the wellbeing of citizens and communities. It allows businesses to recognize growth opportunities even as they address societal concerns. WCMP synthesizes advice from the top business leaders and social investors in its global network and advises member companies on how to implement social strategies to drive improved business performance. WCMP can also help corporations develop practical and effective programs to address local, regional, and global issues that impact their viability, image, performance and growth.
5. Professional Development
WCMP’s Academy of Philanthropy will provide educational services that promote the professional development and leadership capacity of foundation board members, managers, and young philanthropists. The services will include formal classroom instruction, workshops, apprenticeships and distance learning opportunities. The educational content will incorporate the best of both traditional and contemporary philanthropic practices, including the intersection between faith and social responsibility. The establishment of this Academy creates a unique opportunity to foster international understanding and cooperation across various communities, cultures and philanthropic organizations addressing societal issues and concerns. WCMP believes that professional development of Muslims engaged in philanthropic activities is essential to ensure the future vitality of the Muslim world and its relations with its neighbors.
6. Clearinghouse
Muslim foundations and high net worth individuals need high quality technical assistance to become more strategic in distributing their charitable resources for the betterment of society. Further, philanthropists must ensure that their funds go to worthy and well-managed organizations which deliver measurable results. Consequently, charitable organizations need to practice due diligence and guarantee compliance with relevant laws and tax requirements. WCMP offers clearinghouse services to its members that include proposal assessments, program reviews, monitoring and evaluation, and grants management. In addition, WCMP offers donor-funded training to NGOs in the areas of governance, management, operations, fundraising and programming to enhance their performance and impact.
As the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists grows, new ideas and sectors for value creation will emerge through the creativity and interests of its members.