About

Since 2014, Birger Stamperdahl serves as President & CEO of Give2Asia, the global leader in donor-advised grantmaking to China. Give2Asia operates a China Representative Office in Beijing, facilitating connections between private donors worldwide and China-based charities.

Additionally, Birger serves as the CEO of the Myriad Alliance, a global network of independent donor-advised not-for-profits committed to catalyzing cross-border giving. Members of the Myriad Alliance offer services that facilitate engagements between donors and local charitable programs across six continents. In his role, Birger focuses on expanding membership within the Alliance and fostering new collaborations among its members.

Birger also holds a position on the board of Myriad Australia, a member of the Myriad Alliance and prominent in linking private philanthropy in Australia with poverty alleviation efforts worldwide.

Recognized as a leading advocate for philanthropy that supports fully locally-led programs, Birger has spoken at prestigious venues such as Stanford PACS, the World Affairs Council, the U.S. Council on Foundations, the Asia Venture Philanthropy Network, the World Philanthropy Forum in China, the Conference Board, and Philanthropy Australia, among others.

Birger holds degrees in Journalism and Political Science from the University of New Hampshire.