Planting Seeds for The Future
We strongly believe in the saying that “give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach him to fish and he eats for a lifetime.” We are in the business of ‘teaching to fish’ – or providing those resources which will personally empower our students, and through them, empower communities, nations and the world with a new heart & value centered leadership whose ultimate goal is positive planetary transformation.

You can be a part of this endeavor as a contributing partner. A modest contribution of $22 a month will provide a book-a-month to an aspiring young leader. And often, the ideas in just one book can mark the turning point in a persons life and open up a whole new world of ideas and possibilities.

Here is an idea of what your contribution can accomplish.

$22
will pay for one book and shipping to one of our students in a developing country.

$150
will pay for all seven books and shipping for one student for one level of study. The seven books in each Level are designed to gradually guide a student through the process of self-transformation and give them the tools for setting goals and deliberating creating their future.

$300
will cover the cost of our total 'campus' expenses for one month. As an internet based project, our campus is our website.

$500
Will cover the cost of our phone and internet bill for one year.

$1,000
will cover the cost of books & shipping for seven students for approximately one year.

$3,500
Will cover the full cost of books and shipping for 23 students through Level One studies or 5 students through the complete program from Level One to graduation at Level Seven.

$5,000
will pay for all of the books for the students in either our French or Spanish divisions for one year.

$10,000
will cover the cost of all of our books & shipping for all of our students for one year.

$12,000
will cover the stipend for one program director for one year.

$25,000
will cover the total operating costs for the Spanish & French programs for one year.

$50,000
will cover the total operating cost for the English division for one year.


Financial Support Categories
We offer many different levels of giving, according to a persons means.

Contributor
For a contribution of $100 or more you become a Contributor of IIGL. Your donation may be designated to a specific activity or the general fund and made in your own name, the name of your foundation, in the memory of someone or given in their name. We list the names of our Contributors, where they are from and a link to their website if they wish.

Sponsor
For a contribution of $1,000 or more you become a Sponsor of IIGL. Your donation may be designated to a specific activity or the general fund and made in your own name, the name of your foundation, in the memory of someone or given in their name. We offer our Sponsors a full paragraph of approximately 200 words on our website which may include a photo of the donor and a profile of their life and interest, plus a link to your website if you have one.

Patron
For a contribution of $5,000 or more you become a patron of IIGL. Your donation may be designated to a specific activity or the general fund and made in your own name, the name of your foundation, in the memory of someone or given in their name. We offer our Patrons a half page on our website to place a photo of the donor and a profile of their life and interest, plus a link to your website if you have one.

Benefactor
For a contribution of $10,000 or more you become a benefactor of IIGL. Your donation may be designated to a specific activity or the general fund and made in your own name, the name of your foundation, in the memory of someone or given in their name. We offer our benefactors a full page on our website to place a photo of the donor and a profile of their life and interest, plus a link to your website if you have one.

How To Contribute
Checks (on US Banks) may be mailed to the International Institute For Global Leadership, PO Box 18909, Ashville, NC. 28814., USA. For credit card donations, click here: https://secure.groundspring.org Contributions are tax deductible under the 5013C tax codes of the United States Internal Revenue Service

We also welcome donations of real estate, stocks, shares and membership units in LLC’s, frequent flier miles, time shares and services for fundraising auctions. We are happy to include our contributors websites in the side bar of our home page.

Meet Our Contributors
IIGL is supported by a handful of benefactors, patrons & sponsors plus a large number of individuals contributors from more than 18 countries. Here is what our contributors are saying about why they support IIGL

Lynne Murguia (USA/AZ)
Benefactor
As a former Non-Governmental Organization representative to the United Nations, and Micro-Credit practitioner in developing countries, it became clear that the only solution to the world's problems lies in elimination of corruption and correct governance -- lacking in so many of the places I have worked, which were thus beset by the problems extant in the world today. While this applies as well to developed countries (even my own -- the US), there are mechanisms in place for dealing with poor governance and corruption. In developing countries the only possibility is the training of the youth in spiritual values as the basis for all activity, whether that be governance or the non-govermental groups active in societal transformation.

I cannot stress strongly enough the importance of the training given by IIGL to planetary transformation. To this end the majority of my funding (once spread across many international NGOs), is now focused almost exclusively on IIGL, as the most fundamental approach to the underlying structure of global development in the Aquarian Age.

Andras Nevai (USA/AZ)
Benefactor
Bela B. Nevai and Clara Nevai Charitable Foundation USA/FL
During their lives both Bela B. Nevai and Clara Nevai supported many Charities and good causes.....and Education was always very high on their list, especially the Education of Young People. Several relatives, for example, were assisted through their higher education by the Nevai's.

They were both very accomplished, cultured and well-travelled people....yet in their minds neither one felt "properly educated" as they had not had a formal education beyond high school. It is in fact also true that already in mid-life both Bela and Clara Nevai could have taught University level courses in a dozen subjects including Marketing, Leadership, Industrial Design, Packaging Design, Salesmanship, Labor Relations, Accounting, Import/Export, Negotiation Skills and so on. All this they had learned by doing and being.

IIGL was specifically chosen for two main reasons: One was the Founder, Michael Lightweaver, who has an excellent reputation for well-thought-out projects which benefit many people....and do so over time. The second reason was the primary work of IIGL, which is the Education and Preparation of tomorrow's Leaders. This was an often-discussed subject for the Nevai's who were frequently disturbed by the obvious lack of Leadership, Leadership Talent and Leadership Skills at various levels and throughout many professions in World Society with Politics being only one of the areas sorely lacking. Since they traveled the Globe almost constantly on business throughout the 1950s through the 1990s they had a firsthand overview of the world situation.

The Nevai Foundation continues to be well satisfied with the Methods and the Results that IIGL has created and is creating in young people in several dozen countries. IIGL, in our estimation, stretches the value of each dollar in a way that will pay back in a big way on the future world stage!

Juilie Loosbrock (USA/WI)
Patron
Because the world is our home and ALL human beings our family; we have a heart and soul responsibility to this home, this family. When we see the deep hurt and messiness in our family and home, we try to do what we can to help ease and heal the hurt and clean up the
messiness. IIGL is one of the ways in which we can do this. WHY? HOW?

WHY? Because what affects one person, one country, affects us all. Our interdependence as the human family says this.

HOW? By supporting the IIGL students who are doing what they can to ease and heal the hurt; IIGL makes possible the learning, questioning, sharing, and growing opportunities to these people. People who like all of us, want to make this world a little clearer; a little
happier, so that every new child which comes into this world has the chance to be the very best they can be.

Julian Murphy, Entrepreneur (UK)
Patron
When choosing to invest, not just in my future, but the future of our planet, my bet is that by enabling the enablers we will create a ripple effect that will positively affect the course of history for generations. Teach a person to fish and you'll feed them for a lifetime. Teach a person to manifest their future and you'll eventually end world hunger, cure all disease, eradicate war and violence from our conscious experience, heal the world, and positively transform the planet beyond what our current experience will even let us imagine. We get out of life what we put in, and investing in IIGL is the wisest investment I can think of.

Wanda Gail Campbell (USA/AL)
Sponsor
Peace Minister, Ph.D.
I support IIGL because it is important to me to give back in like fashion from what I have been blessed to receive. I well remember the days when college felt like an unrealistic dream. Thanks to the countless ways, over a lifetime, that I have been supported emotionally, financially and spiritually I recently attained a Ph.D. at the age of sixty-one. It is truly my honor to serve the highest purpose of humanity by offering similar support to others. I am abundantly blessed as I serve others.

Colins Imoh (Nigeria)
Contributor
I believe that it is in giving that we receive. I am an African living in Africa. The economic reality in our countries might cause us to forget this principle of giving. It is not so much the amount that matters, but the spirit and the heart behind it. it is in this spirit of giving that we open the flood gate that can change our countries.

The concept of IIGL can change our world. I believe in its vision and mission. I have benefited from the IIGL and giving back to the Institute is my way of saying THANK YOU and to strive that the vision continues. There is a lot that IIGL can contribute and there is need for collective responsibility. There is an African proverb: “let the big fish, bring big firewood and let the small fish bring small firewood”.

The International Institute For Global Leadership is largely funded by individual donations and family foundations. We consider the management of these contributions as a sacred responsibility in which we are committed to getting the very most out of each dollar contributed. We are very fortunate to have a very special group of donors; individuals who see the “big picture” of what is occurring in our world and who recognize that we must not simply alleviate or tackle symptoms but deal with root causes of problems – and this is human consciousness.

Ward & Birgitt Williams (USA/NC)
Contributor
http://dalarinternational.com
We work with many different leadership development programs around the world. IIGL is one of the few that we believe to be genuinely effective. Further, it reaches a population of leaders and up-and-coming leaders in the developing world that will be powerful forces for a better world in the years to come and it is our privilege to support this critical work for our world at this time, though contributing to IIGL. IIGL operates in a financially responsible manner, with contributions directly benefiting the students and very little overhead costs. We believe that investing in IIGL is an investment not only in the future of the individuals involved, but also a most worthwhile investment in a better world for generations to come.”

Dr. David K. Banner (USA/WI)
Contributor
Prof. of Ethical Leadership, Viterbo University (USA/WI)
I support IIGL because there is a dearth of enlightened leadership on the planet right now and the need is especially pressing the so-called Third World countries. We cannot depend on the largesse of the wealthier nations as push comes to shove. We need people in their own communities to rise up, energize and catalyze their communities into sustainable, yet abundant lifestyles. It CAN be done, but we need leaders that know who they ARE and can express the beauty of their Spirit into whatever circumstance they find themselves in. IIGL provides the catalyst to make this happen and that is why I support their work!

Judith Royer (USA/SD)
Contributor
I choose to support IIGL, first of all, because I believe in the organization's philosophy and goals. Changing the world does indeed originate from our individual ideas and actions. By providing books that help the students develop a positive expansive outlook, IIGL provides a useful framework for them to use in their individual lives in whatever way they choose.

I also choose to support IIGL because it allows me to be personally involved as a mentor to a student. I know that my involvement makes a difference, not just from my donations but from my energy and personal support as well.
Judith Royer

Kirsten Bolwig (UK)
Contributor
I come from a background of education, open spirituality and human rights activism, and describe myself today as a spiritual activist. Currently I work as a healer, and run a healing circle at my home in Bath, England but I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. I have lived in Uganda and in Nigeria. Consequently the future of Africa is very dear to my heart. Living under the Apartheid has made me interested in social justice issues. My father was Professor of Zoology at various Universities in Africa and this has made me very interested in environmental and conservation issues. I use story telling as a way of inspiring change.

I have a strong interest in finding a balance between the world-view of the industrialized nations and that of indigenous peoples living sustainably in their environment as a way to create a sustainable future for everyone. To further this I am a facilitator and regional co-ordinator for Be the Change Initiative (In USA known as "Awaken the Dreamer; Change the Dream") symposiums. I am also a connector for the Parallel Community, an international organization that connects people who promote a different, peaceful, way of being in the world. I do volunteer work for environmental protection and conservation projects.

Lily Ann (USA/NC)
Contributor
It is my belief that supporting IIGL is the greatest investment that anyone can make. Contributing financially provides books to students and young adults that they would, in all probability, never have the opportunity to read. These books provide the readers with insight into principle centered leadership, prosperity and abundance consciousness, unlimited potentials, self help tools, self realization, social entrepreneurship and so much more.

The second blessing of the investment in IIGL is to become a mentor to one or more students. This is truly a life changing experience, both for the student and for the mentor. It is thrilling to read the students assessments of the books they have read and of the insights and knowledge that they have gleaned from this vast wealth of information, not to mention the profound insights and experiences that they move through. It is informative and eye opening to learn about the student's country, their belief systems, diet, culture, and educational opportunities.

“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance”……

Anneliese B. Weiss,, teacher (USA/FL)
Contributor
I have long looked for a meaningful way to contribute to society. Becoming a teacher at age 50 was a beginning. My vision, however, goes beyond the local confines. I hope with all my heart for a global community of people living in peace. This is possible by empowering future leaders all over the world. IIGL is promoting just that. I am proud to be part of this global movement."

Deb Rosen, Consultant (USA/WI)
Contributor
One of the initial reasons, I supported the International Institute for Global Leadership was because I have been blessed by having a wonderful support system of friends, mentors, and resources throughout my life. In return, my intention was to help others with their educational and spiritual journeys. IIGL offered me an opportunity to connect with students globally; with people I know I most likely wouldn't have met otherwise.

I had a great IIGL mentoring experience which caused me to get more involved. One of the keys for me was that more people needed to know about IIGL and why it is so vital for our future. So I began to look at how to expand and grow IIGL step by step financially. Although we have made great strides to becoming more sustainable, we still are applying the principles that IIGL teaches. So I am not an enrolled student, however, I feel as though IIGL has been a great learning opportunity for me as well, both personally and professionally. The main reason I support IIGL is because of the life experiences I have gained by being involved as well as witnessing the growth and expansion in others who are involved!

Betty Meischen, Realtor & Author (USA/TX)
Contributor
WITH all the negativity in the news these days, the commitment of IIGL to bring the Light of knowledge, good news and positive thinking into a world that is constantly enshrouded by darkness and corruption is truly a worthy endeavor. By sharing a different and uplifting perspective, IIGL gives the opportunity to those who seek the Truth, who crave understanding, who desire Peace and who choose to make the world a better place in which to live, the ability to achieve their highest goals. This organization is certainly one of the most admirable causes in the world today.

The future is in the hands of our leaders. If those who control our daily lives continue to remain on a course of self-gratification, lust for money and thoughts only of power, our world is doomed. We can only hope that the points of light generated by the IIGL will continue to grow and fill the world with the brightness of love, understanding and selflessness. I can think of no other organization that is working as hard for the betterment of mankind.

Elisabeth Tepper (Venezuela)
Contributor
IIGL is a true reflection of what we can do to change the world in to the place we want to live in. Through the transformations I've seen in the students I know we are also achieving world transformation. In IIGL we are building the critical mass for a new heart centered leadership planet. This is why I support IIGL. I have seen it happen!”

Mark Mazadu, Student (Nigeria)
Contributor
We are basically how God loves this world. It is through the lifting of our consciousness that we experience love, peace, hope, life, joy, abundance, and greater good created for all people. I honor this healing process that brings forward peace on earth by contributing to IIGL, for this is our time, a moment within a never-ending continuum of time, which is also our time to contribute to the world and to make it better for the world to come.”

Nathalie Bastien, (Canada)
Contributor
My contribution reflects my profound belief in the mission of your organization, and the impact IIGL can have on our world today - it really does start from within, and each one of us has the opportunity to become a leader, pay it forward and inspire others, and contribute to making a positive difference. This message was reinforced recently for me when I attended a public talk by the Dalai Lama here in Canada's capital in October - a truly inspiring moment and message - one that IIGL embraces and applies in practice, every day, everywhere, one person at a time. I believe one of today's greatest challenges lies in our level of collective awareness regarding what is now at stake on a global scale, how critically important it is that we find peace-centered solutions, and how we may practically work towards these solutions. While perhaps a lofty ideal, I believe we need to find ways to achieve a critical mass of people who can increase awareness of these issues, apply real solutions on how to address them, and inspire others to do the same. To me, IIGL provides a visionary model that contributes to this ideal in a real way - defining not only where we need to go, but how to get there - providing both the process and the tools to develop the leaders of tomorrow. Reflective of His Holiness' message, it is my personal belief that promotion of heart-centered leadership is truly a cornerstone to peace - locally and globally. While no one organization can change the world by itself, organizations such as IIGL are truly critical to achieving this ideal.

I can only state that in my limited involvement to date, I have personally witnessed a difference in my own perceptions and actions. For that I am truly thankful. Needless to say, I look forward to continued involvement.

Pierre Wittmann / Thailand and France
Contributor
Painter, author, therapist - www.wisdomlight.org
At my modest level, I have always felt a need to help creating a better world for tomorrow. As the world of tomorrow will be made of the children and young people of today, I have a predilection for helping organisations involved in schools and education projects. What I like about IIGL, is that it gives the opportunity for young people in developing countries to read books that are not available in their countries, and particularly books that are at the leading edge of new researches about leadership, technology, ecology, philosophy and other world changing topics. As I am myself a passionate reader – I think that what I am today is in a large part the result of all the books I have read – I am very happy to give this opportunity to young people who also have this passion, and help them to learn, to develop and to change themselves, in order to become, in their own domains and their own countries, the leaders who will be able to change the world of tomorrow.

I met Michael Lightweaver in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in 2000, where he was leading a Network 2012 meeting. I was very impressed by his energy and his enthusiasm, by the way he was leading this gathering with efficiency, easiness, tranquility and loving kindness, and by his miraculous way of creating a feeling of abundance out of minimal material resources. We kept in touch since that time and I was immediately attracted to IIGL project when it was created in 2002. I completely trust Michael’s capacity to manage and develop further this powerful and inspiring project

MT (USA/NC)
Contributor
First of all, it begins with me having the advantage of observing IIGL’s founder for 20 years (a scrutiny that only the toughest could survive and stay in high esteem) I have watched this man in his personal and business relationship experiences and honor the personal and spiritual integrity of his behavior. I believe I have come to understand how perfectly IIGL expresses his inspiration, at least in part, of his purpose and Divine Plan.

Thru his leadership, there has always been the skill of making the most of every penny…he “makes a penny squeal”, thereby making it possible for this program to be open to more and more students. As IIGL has evolved from a “one man on a mission” to attracting its growing TEAM of like minded supporters and volunteers with the same gusto and vigilance with the budget, curriculum and most of all PURPOSE, I see this organization growing like a tree with the same integrity and spirit of the Founder/TEAM. We can see by the caliber of the students and their assessments and involvement that these efforts and available dollars have not been wasted.

It is very clear to me that the birthing and evolution of IIGL has the seed and roots for inspiring and building great leaders of Higher Consciousness that is sorely needed in this transitioning time for the planet and humanity. I take great pride and joy in being a contributor at all levels in supporting this organization to build and grow into the stature of the great oak in stability and value to human evolution thru a heart centered, team building, oneness consciousness model.

Other Active Supporters

Benefactor ($10,000 +)
Deborah Silver
Netanya, Israel

Al Steele
San Jose, CA, USA

Patron ($5,000 +)
Tillie Pelagallo
Manila, Philippines

Sam Chan
San Jose, CA. USA

Sponsor ($1,000 +)
Randa El Sharif
Cairo, Egypt

Lori & Bob Warmington
Corona Del Mar, CA. USA

Dave Arnold
St. Augustine, FL, USA

Contributor ($100 +)
Paul Boyce
Toronto, Canada

Eric Faider
Hong Kong, China

Ruth Delaplane
Costa Rica

Nahla Rifai
Amman, Jordan

Rashmi Tolentino Singh
Manila, Philippines

Nene Pilzer
Germany / Sri Lanka

Baroness Edmee Di Pauli
London, England

Gillian Keen
South Devon, England

Elisabeth Tepper Kofod
Caracas, Venezuela

Romualda Banaszczyk
Scottsdale, AZ. USA

Hong Ho
San Jose, CA, USA

Jonathan Scheid
San Jose, CA. USA

Marin Tomuta
Stanton, CA. USA

Naomi Stauber
Sonoma, CA. USA

Virginia Essene
Santa Clara, CA. USA

Cindy Wouk
Punta Gorda, FL. USA

Corine V. Wilson
Orlando, FL. USA

Sue Myers
Cape Coral, FL. USA

Denise Davis
Peachtree City, GA. USA

Bob Kaplan
Swannanoa, NC. USA

Gregory Burazer
Winston Salem, NC, USA

John Hornecker
Lake Lure, NC. USA

Moya Burns
Hendersonville, NC. USA

Mark Morales
Asheville, NC. USA

Paula Posival
Loveland, OH. USA

Allen Goodman
Pittsburg, PA, USA

Julia Cuervo Hewitt
State College, PA. USA

Melissa Stratton
Swiftwater, PA. USA

Helen Baker
Starr, SC. USA

Kaih King
Rimrock, AZ. USA

Kathleen Oweegon
Santa Fe, NM. USA

Wendy Marilee
Pound Ridge, NY. USA

Dina Kushnir
Nyack, NY. USA

Katharina Bless
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Lale Alev Ertem
Dskenderun, Turkey

Ron Walker
Chase City, VA. USA

Penny Honeycutt
Bowden, GA. USA

Jesse Syverson
Portland, OR. USA

Hope Gorman
North Mankato, MN USA

Anderson Hewitt
Atlanta, GA. USA

Sean Guy
Asheville, NC. USA

Barry & Janae Weinhold
Asheville, NC. USA

Meredith Brown
Asheville, NC. USA

Etta Kantor
Weston, CT. USA

Janis Thayer
Charlotte, NC. USA

Afere A Lawrence
Akure, Nigeria

Rose Njihia Mbugua
Nairobi, Kenya

Lucian (Lou) Stewart
Asheville, NC. USA

Roger Yomba Ngué
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Omotayo Kehinde Bolajoko
London, UK / Nigeria

Olita Talent Nyathi
Kleinmond, South Africa

Adams Unaji
Arlington, TX. USA / Nigeria

Marsha Clark
Union City, CA. USA

David Banner
Viroqua, WI. USA

Pius Oluwatosin Reis
Jos, Nigeria

Deeorah Shelton
Asheville, NC. USA

Heidi Stewart
Asheville, NC. USA

We also welcome the contribution of airline "frequent flier" miles.