“The word ‘philanthropy’ brings up an image of somebody who’s had an illustrious career, has retired and is giving to highly established institutions that may or may not have ivy growing up their walls. I personally have felt the need to give philanthropy a reboot.” NeedsGivingMayFeltCareersGrowing UpGrowingWallInstitutionsPhilanthropyRetiredIvy Author:Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
“Philanthropy is often seen as society's risk capital. That means the onus is on philanthropists, nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs to innovate. But philanthropic innovation is not just about creating something new. It also means applying new thinking to old problems, processes and systems.” ThinkingMeanProblemSocialProcessLeaderRiskCreatingInnovationEntrepreneurSomething NewPhilanthropyPhilanthropicPhilanthropistCreating SomethingNonprofits Author:Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
“Shouldn't you put the same amount of effort into your giving as you might for your for-profit investments? After all, philanthropy is an investment, and one in which lives - not profits - are at stake.” GivingMightEffortAmountInvestmentProfitStakesPhilanthropy Author:Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
“ANYONE WHO GIVES ANYTHING—TIME, MONEY, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND NETWORKS—IN ANY AMOUNT, TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD.” WorldGivingAmountSkillsPhilanthropy Book:Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World Source: Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World
“Being innovative in your philantropy allows you to stride forward in your giving journey; you can marry your mind and heart to turn charity into lasting impact; and you can become more ambitious in your giving.” GivingMindHeartTurnsJourneyImpactCharityLastingAmbitiousPhilanthropyHeart And MindInnovativeStridePhilanthropy GivingLasting Impact Author:Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen