Support the Bill Maynes Fund
Supported by the generous donations of a diverse group of individuals and institutions, the Bill Maynes Fund for Future Leaders of Eurasia (“the Fund”) pays tribute to Charles William Maynes, former president of Eurasia Foundation, who died in 2007. The Fund promotes the achievements and further strengthens the abilities of emerging leaders in the Eurasia region. The Fund builds on EF’s ground-breaking work fostering civil society, expanding public policy administration and reform and supporting private enterprise development in the countries of the former Soviet Union.
On an annual basis, a distinguished selection committee will select Bill Maynes Fellows, individuals who have made significant contributions to their countries’ efforts to build a middle class, strengthen independent media, promote open and responsive governance and empower community groups.
EF will customize a program for every fellow, offering each participant an international platform from which to present his or her ideas and vision for the future. The programs will also introduce fellows to best practices and leading institutions related to their areas of interest. Fellowships will include speaking engagements as appropriate, as well as meetings with concerned policymakers.
Examples of Possible Fellowship Activities
A fellow who is recognized for his work in fostering independent print media in Ukraine might be invited to speak at a major U.S. school of journalism. The fellow might then be introduced to the management and editorial leaders of a leading regional U.S. newspaper where he would shadow management for a week to ten days. Ongoing relationships with the host organizations would be encouraged through follow-up activities coordinated by EF. Similarly, a fellow who has worked with her local government to bring the business and NGO communities into public planning discussions would be invited to speak to an organization such as the U.S. Mayors' Conference. She would visit and be trained by a leading school of public administration, or would work for 1-2 weeks in a regional commission that involves local government, business, academia and other groups in the economic development process.
Fund Objectives
• To honor and strengthen the skills of young leaders promoting lasting social change in Eurasia
• To educate U.S. audiences about the significance of developments in the Eurasia region
• To forge bonds among participating institutions and individuals
• To honor Bill Maynes’ legacy as a promoter of intelligent engagement among leaders and institutions of the United States, Europe and Eurasia
Eurasia Foundation is a nonprofit organization classified under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. Federal and local laws.
If you would like to join our growing list of donors supporting this important cause, please mail your contribution to:
Eurasia Foundation
Attention: Program Development Department
1350 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
Please indicate “Bill Maynes Fund” in the memo line of your check.
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Support for Specific Programs
In partnership with its network of local foundations, Eurasia Foundation has designed and implemented programs tailored to achieve lasting results while addressing donors’ long-term objectives and reporting requirements. For example, Eurasia Foundation has assisted numerous corporations define their philanthropic goals and develop strategic social investment initiatives (read more in our programs section). EF has also set up the leading center for independent social policy research in the South Caucsus, supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
General Support
Eurasia Foundation is a nonprofit organization classified under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. Federal and local laws.
You may also mail your contribution to:
Eurasia Foundation
Attention: Program Development
1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
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