Shanghai Jiao Tong University Advanced Finance Institute - Zijiang Discipline Development Special Fund
Project Name: Making Philanthropy More Effective - China Foundation Effective Grantmaking Research & Advocacy Program
Partner: Yicai Foundation
Project Duration: April 2022 - December 2024 (Completed)
Annual Income (Current Year): RMB 0.00
Annual Expenditure (Current Year): RMB 0.00
Project Status: Ongoing*
Target Beneficiaries: Others
Service Area: Nationwide
Service Sector: Philanthropic Sector Development
Project Description:
Funded by Shanghai Zijiang Foundation and co-initiated with Yicai Foundation, this program combines professional financial media resources with philanthropic practice to address core sector issues including charitable asset management and effective grantmaking. In 2024, the project: · Conducted surveys of over 100 organizations and published the "Effective Foundation Grantmaking Guidelines" · Organized 2 grantmaking workshops attended by 80+ foundation professionals · Hosted a parallel forum on effective grantmaking with 200+ sector participants · Established deep collaborations with 15 foundations · Generated 30+ media publications with cumulative readership exceeding 1 million
Honghu Plan – Foundation New Secretary-General Growth Program
Project Name: Honghu Plan – Foundation New Secretary-General Growth Program
Partner: Beijing Evergreen Social Organization Service Center
Project Duration: March 2024 – March 2025
Annual Income (Current Year): RMB 0.00
Annual Expenditure (Current Year): RMB 300,000.00
Project Status: Ongoing
Target Beneficiaries: Others
Service Area: Nationwide
Service Sector: Philanthropic Sector Development
Project Description:
Beijing Evergreen Social Organization Service Center, guided by its mission to "build an industry ecosystem" and the values of "grounding in industry perspectives, advocating for diversity and openness, and pursuing excellence," promotes sector-wide exchanges and capacity-building initiatives. Focusing on the challenges and pain points in foundation management, the Honghu Plan systematically enhances the practical skills of newly appointed secretaries-general in foundation operations and governance. It broadens industry perspectives, fosters high-quality professional networks, and drives collective progress across the foundation sector.
MPS Philanthropy Leadership Program – Zijiang Scholarship Project
Project Name: MPS Philanthropy Leadership Program – Zijiang Scholarship Project
Partner: Guangzhou Academy of Philanthropy
Project Duration: February 2024 – January 2025
Annual Income (Current Year): RMB 0.00
Annual Expenditure (Current Year): RMB 300,000.00
Project Status: Ongoing
Target Beneficiaries: Others
Service Area: Nationwide
Service Sector: Philanthropic Sector Development
Project Description:
In collaboration with Guangzhou Academy of Philanthropy and the former Sun Yat-sen University China Philanthropy Research Institute, the Zijiang Foundation has launched the Philanthropy Leadership Development Program under the MPS Scholar Initiative. This program aims to systematically train and empower outstanding leaders and core members of nonprofit organizations, addressing the critical shortage of professional talent in China's philanthropic sector while fostering a more sustainable and specialized industry ecosystem. The program cultivates visionary leaders with strategic thinking and global perspectives, combining rigorous academic training with practical leadership development. To date, it has nurtured 347 high-impact professionals who now serve as key drivers of social innovation across China's nonprofit landscape.
China Philanthropy Annual Report 2024 Project
Project Name: China Philanthropy Annual Report 2024 Project
Partner: Easydata
Project Duration: November 2024 – April 2025
Annual Income (Current Year): RMB 0.00
Annual Expenditure (Current Year): RMB 50,000.00
Project Status: Ongoing
Target Beneficiaries: Others
Service Area: Nationwide
Service Sector: Philanthropic Sector Development
Project Description:
To advance the development of China’s philanthropy data infrastructure and promote high-quality growth in the charitable sector, Tsinghua University’s Institute for Philanthropy has partnered with Easydata to conduct research for the China Philanthropy Annual Report (Giving China). In 2024, Shanghai Zijiang Foundation, alongside multiple philanthropic organizations, provided funding to support Easydata in completing this critical research initiative. The report offers a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of China’s charitable donations, serving as a key reference for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners in optimizing resource allocation and strategic decision-making.
Funding Support to Shanghai Adream Foundation
Project Name: Funding Support to Shanghai Adream Foundation
Partner: Shanghai Adream Foundation
Project Duration: 2024–2025 (Completed)
Annual Income: RMB 0.00
Annual Expenditure: RMB 30,000.00
Project Status: One-time Grant
Target Beneficiaries: Others
Service Area: Nationwide
Service Sector: Philanthropic Sector Development
Project Description:
With funding support from Shanghai Zijiang Foundation, Smile Tomorrow Foundation, Vanke Foundation, Lao Niu Foundation, Le’an Cixiao Foundation, and Hengshen Charity Foundation, the National Two Sessions Philanthropy Policy Proposal Observation Report (2022) and National Two Sessions Philanthropy Policy Proposal Observation Report (2023) were successfully compiled, yielding constructive insights for China’s philanthropic sector. In 2024, Shanghai Zijiang Foundation joined forces with eight other foundations to co-fund the National Two Sessions Philanthropy Policy Proposal Observation Report (2024), further advancing data-driven advocacy and policy research in the nonprofit field.
Funding Support to China Foundation Forum
Project Name: Funding Support to China Foundation Forum
Partner: China Foundation Forum
Project Duration: January 2025 – December 2025
Annual Income (Current Year): RMB 0.00
Annual Expenditure (Current Year): RMB 100,000.00
Project Status: Ongoing
Target Beneficiaries: Others
Service Area: Nationwide
Service Sector: Philanthropic Sector Development
Project Description:
Shanghai Zijiang Foundation provides funding to the China Foundation Forum, supporting its annual conference, capacity-building initiatives for foundation professionals, and the aggregation of philanthropic knowledge and research. This initiative aims to foster a healthy ecosystem for China’s foundation sector, promoting best practices and collaborative growth.
Funding Support to China Donors Roundtable
Project Name: Funding Support to China Donors Roundtable (CDR)
Partner: Shenzhen Aisdu Social Organization Self-Regulation Service Center
Project Duration: January 2024 – December 2024
Annual Income (Current Year): RMB 0.00
Annual Expenditure (Current Year): RMB 100,000.00
Project Status: Ongoing
Target Beneficiaries: Others
Service Area: Nationwide
Service Sector: Philanthropic Sector Development
Project Description:
The China Donors Roundtable (CDR) serves as a peer-learning and co-creation platform for grantmaking institutions in China. It facilitates strategic discussions on effective philanthropy, project design, and organizational governance. Shanghai Zijiang Foundation’s funding enables CDR to strengthen industry dialogue, share best practices, and enhance the sector’s capacity to address social challenges.