Why we need your support
Like any other non-profit in America, we depend on charitable financial giving for a portion of our annual budget. The Ridhwan Foundation is the organizational steward of the Diamond Approach. It is the key support for the teaching structures in the world, and thus for the dissemination of the Teaching to our fellow human beings.
Student dues and tuition do not cover all the costs of what we do to support the Teaching in the world. Your generosity helps support the operational expenses of the school, including expenses to operate and maintain the California and Colorado centers; general administrative costs such as central accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, planning, legal services and other office expenses; and some administration for groups.
Your generosity supports these operations as well as new programs and initiatives It helps keeps our path affordable for many and supports the long-term sustainability of the School.
Please consider making a donation today.
Unrestricted donations are the best way to support the long-term sustainability of the School and the Teaching. The use of unrestricted funds will be designated by the Ridhwan Foundation Board to ensure that support is provided where it is most needed.
Restricted donations are designated for a specific project or purpose only, such as a specific group’s scholarship fund. Restricted funds can only be used for that stated purpose and does not allow for flexibility based on the current needs of the organization or where the funds could offer the most support.
If you prefer to focus your gift on a specific project, there are two important initiatives that are presently in need of support:
IT Infastructure Project Fund
The IT Infrastructure Project Fund is already in the process of revamping our website and student portal. For many students—especially those in remote locations unable to attend in-person groups—the website and portal are great supports to the school community and the school resources.
Supporting the IT Infrastructure Project Fund allows all of us to engage more efficiently with the school’s rich resources and greatly enhances accessibility to the teachings. Among other things, this fund enables:
- critical upgrades to keep up with constantly evolving technologies
- easier navigation for students to find and access resources they need to participate in their groups
- facilitation of outreach and support for the next generation of students
Buildings Solar Power Fund
Your donation to the Buildings Solar Power Fund supports the installation and maintenance of solar panels for the Berekley and Colorado centers. This project is one of the ways Ridhwan can offset some of the School’s carbon impacts.
To make a gift now, please visit the Friends of Ridhwan donation page, or complete and mail back the Gift Indication Form.
Monthly Giving
At the request of many students, we have made it easier to make a monthly gift. Please listen to Laurie Chestnut's short video to find out about all the ways in which recurring online giving can benefit both you and the Ridhwan Foundation.
Click here to make a monthly gift.
We are grateful to be part of the Diamond Approach Community with you, and to join you in supporting the School’s capacity to contribute to our individual and collective realization.
With appreciation,
The Friends of Ridhwan board
Vaishai Chadha, Laurie Chestnut, Claus Friedrich Haalck, Rob Gussenhoven, Michael Ohr, Seth Schapiro, and Alexander Vandergaal
