Philanthropy & Legacy: Making Your Mark

What mark do you want to leave on the world? What are the values that drive you? What matters most? Philanthropy can be a valuable tool for change, helping put your wealth to work, and therefore it should be approached as a practice that requires dedication and a well-thought-out strategy.

In this chapter, we cover:

• The impact of the individual donor in modern-day philanthropy.

• Ways that a philanthropic mission statement can help guide your giving strategy.

• Strategies for contributing your time, talent and treasure effectively.

• Designing a philanthropic portfolio that reflects your mission.

• Young philanthropists who are challenging the status quo.