Impact: Philanthropy
How You Can Save the World

To give away money is an easy matter and in any man's power. But to decide to whom to give it, and

how large, and

when, and

for what purpose, and

how

is neither in every man's power nor an easy matter.--Aristotle

..to whom to give it..

Individual givers differ

What is your history? What is your capacity?

Motivations differ

Why do you want to give? What gifts are you proud of?

What do you want to accomplish?

Recipients differSmall start ups? Large established institutions?

[A]ccording to the Urban Institute, the nonprofit sector has been steadily growing. Between 2001 and 2011, the number of nonprofits increased 25 percent. Their growth rate now exceeds that of both the business and government sectors. Its a massive business, with approximately $316 billion (source: Giving USA) given away in 2012 in the United Statesaloneand more than 9.4 million employed.

how large

Do you think in terms of your own capacity?

Your own responsibility?

(US average: 2-3%, if income >$1M 4.8%)

Experiments: Tithing 10%, Independent Sectors 5&5 Program, OnePercentClub.org

when

Now?

Community need?

Immediate help/immediate satisfaction

Advocacy giving

Later?More $$ available

More informed focus

A Combination?

what purpose

Arts

Community building (including religious)

Education

Environment

Health

..how..

Financial

cash, asset transfer, trust, donor advised fund

Leadership (and Civic Participation)committees, boards, discussion groups, giving circles

VolunteeringFrom day-to-day services to leadership

A Little Help Along the Way

Bolder Giving Workbook

http://www.boldergiving.org/

Bridgespan Groups Give Smart

https://www.givesmart.org/tools.aspx

Volunteering

http://www.volunteer-center.org/

Resources

http://www.wcf-ny.org/CreatingaFund/ToolstoHelpResearchNonprofits.aspx

An Updating List of Resources

Westchester Community Foundation

http://www.wcf-ny.org/CreatingaFund/ToolstoHelpResearchNonprofits.aspx

No kindness, however small, is ever lost.

--Aesop

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