My Profiile

Profile:
Arul Family Foundation (AFF) is a 3-year-old start-up. Its pattern of support for Christian-based nonprofits, especially those serving orphans and at-risk populations, is well established, but the foundation’s strategy and the execution of its grants has been decidedly informal. While the foundation does not wish to make its processes unnecessarily burdensome, the opportunity inherent in better, more frequent communications with grantees is one the board would like to pursue. Similarly, AFF is comfortable with its approach of responsive philanthropy, responding to needs identified by potential grantees. In addition, however, there is interest in exploring how a complementary approach of strategic or targeted philanthropy might contribute to the foundation’s impact.
I am someone rooted in a deep-seated Christian faith, an executive with demonstrated passion for AFF’s work and the communities and people it serves
A leader with the maturity to meet the board and family leaders where they are today, the perspective to envision AFF’s possibilities, and the subtlety to bridge the two.
An experienced professional who respects the family’s history and values; someone attuned to the joys and challenges of a multigenerational family enterprise
An exceptional listener and communicator who invites confidence, assimilates diverse viewpoints and knows how to create consensus
A servant leader adept at developing trust relationships across a wide spectrum of peers, stakeholders and grantees: a poised, considerate, authentic and reliable individual who takes pride in important work done well.