Nachshon Draiman on Philanthropy

Philanthropy is not a cup of tea for everyone. However, there are only a few people whose lives are dedicated and committed to such social and health services. Nachshon Draiman is one such name. He says he picked this field of work because he felt it was important to understand human nature. His parents instilled on him a dedication to others and to be of help, which he followed by learning about caring for others.

From social services to geriatrics, Nachson Draiman has taken over and improved several long-term health facilities and completely reorganized them to make them work better for the elderly people. Today, his facilities are considered models for quality geriatric long-term care which regularly receives positive reviews from state regulatory agencies and various associations. He serves several charitable organizations and actively donates to many others. His career as a businessman has been guided by a personal commitment to ethics and toward the care of others. Nachshon Draiman approaches philanthropy and community participation by saying “One cannot participate in business without also giving back to the communities where he works. It is part of the larger cycle of trying to make things better. When we do business in a community,

I get involved in that community because my business lives there. So my interests are better served as the community prospers. It is possible that everyone involved can win.”

Nachshon Draiman believes that what is good for our community is good for each of us. There is a way in which giving comes back to benefit the giver. He also adds, “Targeted philanthropy is an investment that can yield multiple and sometimes unintended benefits. Sometimes you can feel a sense of fulfillment from unexpected results of contributing.”