Dadrawala’s directorship

Noshir Dadrawala: "extremely responsive"

Noshir H. Dadrawala, chief executive officer of the Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy (CAP) was appointed a director on the board of the International Centre for Not for Profit Law (ICNL) on June 16, 2012 for a three-year term. Headquartered in Washington DC, members "come from virtually every continent” and share a vision in which "individuals are empowered to improve their everyday lives.” The ICNL works to create a "legal environment that strengthens civil society, advances the freedom of association and assembly, fosters philanthropy and enables public participation around the world,” notes its website www.icnl. org

Inviting Dadra­wala to a board meeting on June 17-18, 2012, Douglas Rutzen, ICNL president wrote in an e-mail dated April 6, 2012, "I hold you in the highest regard. For many years, you have been an exceptional partner. You have always been extremely responsive and a source of critical information.” Rutzen mentioned that the nomination committee was processing names for the ICNL board at that time and "it would be a good chance (for Dadrawala) to meet current and outgoing board members.”

Dadrawala has been a member of the advisory board of ICNL for the past three years. The Center aims to empower local stakeholders; facilitate cross-border philanthropy; develop the analytic basis for its work; and foster global norms and multilateral engagement. Its work is independent, professional, analytic and non-partisan, notes its website.