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Philanthropy is primarily for large corporations ?? Absolutely not. That’s just one of many misconceptions surrounding this topic. Small to medium-sized businesses assume philanthropy is only for large companies with substantial resources. But this isn’t true. In reality, even small businesses can make a meaningful impact. This can be through: ? Charitable giving. ? Community involvement. ? Cause-related marketing. Another misconception is that philanthropy simply means donating money. But again, this isn’t the case. True philanthropy can involve: ? Sharing your expertise. ? Volunteering your time. ? Engaging in community service. ? Creating programmes that address social issues. ? Leveraging business resources to support a cause. It’s important to remember, it's not about the size of the donation, but the intention and consistency behind it. Do you agree?

Since the pandemic I've changed my charitable giving in some significant ways. I do give to individuals and to mutual aid orgs. I don't give just because someone I know is asking me to. So much has changed in the past few years, and changing your perceptions about donations/charity should too. What's changed about your giving in recent years? Have you ever considered shifting your strategy? Have you considered a giving strategy at all? Being nimble in your support, meeting (ever-)changing needs, evolving philanthropy trends are all things that should be considered.

?? Let your values lead your local giving? A commonly-held perspective by some people is that you have to be super rich to donate or give financially but that's not the case. All giving, whether large or small, counts towards the whole, especially when those funds are invested, grown and given back to charitable causes.? If you hold in high regard the value of giving back and providing service, it doesn't matter the amount of money you have or how much you give. You will give regardless because you are values-driven and will find a way.? For example, Imagine getting together with a great bunch of like-minded people who collectively invest a smaller, manageable amount regularly towards a common cause. Imagine the satisfaction of seeing your financial contributions grow and being distributed back into the community and making a real difference.?(You can read more of these examples by googling, 'The Hundred Women Who Care movement'). If you are in the philanthropic or financial advice space remind people that they don't have to be Bill Gates or Oprah Winfrey to make change the world. Just a little bit goes a long way!? If you want to know more about giving options to your local community foundation for charitable purposes, please contact us at: [email protected] #communityfoundations #localgiving #givebacklocal #philanthropy #donations #makingadifference #socialimpact #givingcircle #100womenwhocare #tacf Photo Credit: Aneta Pawlik

Redefining Philanthropy: Beyond Financial Contributions From Ian M. Franklin: ? Philanthropy is not just giving money to causes, it's working with causes, it's being active with causes, it's doing and giving a return to causes. But what I've had to do during the course of my life is to identify the sort of causes that,?really hit me in the heart and say that, I've got to work with these and give back in some way anybody can be a philanthropist. ?? You can be?somebody who's got no money and is living a very hard life, or you can be somebody who's been there, done it and has been very successful. Anybody can be a philanthropist because it's not all giving money. It's giving back in the court and in the activity side as well. ?? And in philanthropy, I do that a lot. So I support professionally and personally 10 different charities in the UK.? #philanthropy, #reinvention, #midlife, #lifestylechange

Stop complexifying the simple. You should really focus on simplifying the complex, or, even better, keep it simple! Philanthropists, if you simplify your giving, operations, and decisions, you will achieve greater philanthropic impact, speed up support for nonprofit organizations, and have more joy in your work! Whether you are the leader of a family foundation, community foundation, corporate giving program, family office, or donor-advised fund, I guarantee there are steps you can take to simplify the complexity in your work. You can learn more in my latest book, Delisional Altruism, or message me with any questions! https://ow.ly/HfW750SGAJr #DelusionalAltruism #KeepItSimple #CharitableGiving

The burden of helping the most vulnerable is on nonprofits, yet they can't afford the approach to scale used by their for-profit counterparts. We decided to do something about it. We've launched the CauseMic Foundation to help democratize access to best-in-class, for-profit ways of working and technology. Our first philanthropic program is the Rapid Growth Plan Masterclass, which teaches nonprofit leaders our proven process for helping them define an actionable fundraising strategy in days, not months. I've raised $50,000 of our $150,000 required to launch the masterclass and I need your help finding more donors who want to give like they invest. Do you know of anyone who expects a high return on their philanthropy? If so, please send them my way. Jake Wood, Dave Carter, Adam Miller, Scot Chisholm, Jen Bae, Justin Bowersock, CFA, Joe Marchese, Bryce Kaufman could you help me get the word out? #returnonphilanthropy #ROI #philanthropy #socialimpact #socialentrepreneurship

Did you know that $42.6 billion was donated through bequests in 2023? Yet, many potential donors still haven’t formalized their estate plans. Planning your legacy is one of the most meaningful ways to give back. Our 2024 Legacy Giving report offers key recommendations for donors: ?? Ask the Right Questions: What do you want your legacy to be? How do you want to make an impact? Who will make sure that your legacy is secured? ?? Make a Plan: Work with an advisor to outline how and where you can give back ?? Maximize Your Impact: Consider partnering with an organization like CAF America to leverage your bequest for the greatest impact Learn more about giving by bequest in our latest report and start planning your legacy #LegacyGiving #Philanthropy #EstatePlanning #CharitableGiving?

If I were to ask you where you need to make an investment to ensure the success of your philanthropy, how long would it take you to say yourself? Not everyone is ready to jump in with a coach, but it’s good to start with continuous learning about philanthropy, and I know my book, Delusional Altruism, would be a great start. My book will have you assessing your current processes and beliefs you’re using to run your philanthropy and address solutions on how to be more impactful and efficient in your giving. Grab a copy: https://ow.ly/55uy50RKMPH #DelusionalAltruism #PhilanthropyLeaders #NonprofitDevelopment

Happy National Nonprofit Day! ?? Giving back can be rewarding and impactful. Here are 3 tips to make your philanthropy more meaningful: ?? Plan Your Giving: Create an annual giving strategy. Set a budget, choose your focus areas, and decide on donation frequency. This approach helps you give consistently and intentionally, maximizing your impact over time. ?? Consider Volunteering: Donating time can be as valuable as money. Many nonprofits need skills in areas like marketing, finance, or technology. ?? Explore Donor-Advised Funds: These investment accounts for charitable giving can offer tax benefits and allow you to grow your donations over time.

Happy National Nonprofit Day! ?? Giving back can be rewarding and impactful. Here are 3 tips to make your philanthropy more meaningful: ?? Plan Your Giving: Create an annual giving strategy. Set a budget, choose your focus areas, and decide on donation frequency. This approach helps you give consistently and intentionally, maximizing your impact over time. ?? Consider Volunteering: Donating time can be as valuable as money. Many nonprofits need skills in areas like marketing, finance, or technology. ?? Explore Donor-Advised Funds: These investment accounts for charitable giving can offer tax benefits and allow you to grow your donations over time.