A Story About Loving Human Beings
This is a brief look into my personal perspective on philanthropy.
It's not just something Richard Branson does with his millions.
Philanthropy is a natural expression of humanity.
As we expand our own abilities to express empathy and compassion,
we are opened up to a new world of possibility and deep connection.
If you love humans and organize your priorities and lifestyle around our collective vitality, you are a philanthropist.
I’ve been deeply engaged in altruistic behavior for over 25 years. I’ve studied human behavior, spirituality, economics, and lots of other social and scientific research.
Along the way, I’ve noticed some patterns and alternative ways of looking at the most persistent maladies of the world.
I’ve taken some of those studies and formulated them into a brief manifesto designed to help you understand the nature and possibility of philanthropy.
I also believe philanthropy is such an innate element of our humanity that we cannot be fully human in its absence.
It’s part of us.
This is just as much about what it means to be a human as what it means to be a philanthropist. I believe they are synonymous.
I hope this study provides you with some useful language and perspectives to deepen your human experience and enhance your philanthropic endeavors.
This brief manifesto articulates some insight and perhaps some wisdom I’ve gained through 25 years of activism, philanthropy, and ardent studies of consciousness, culture, and human behavior.
I've included a list of strategic and contemplative questions to ask yourself as you deepen your philanthropic lifestyle.
So many people along my path invested in me by challenging and guiding me.
I'm so grateful for that. And now I get to pay it forward.
THREE PATHS OF PHILANTHROPY
In 2016, I was giving a last-minute presentation to a mastermind group of high performing entrepreneurs.
They asked me to relay my perspective on philanthropy and how they might understand it better.
I sketched out the beginnings of this infrastructure below on a piece of paper as the outline for my talk that day. I've been adding to it and refining it, since.
The slide below is the heart of the Natural Born Philanthropist manifesto. No need to wait for the reveal. However, there's a lot of context in the full presentation that will bring it to life.
PERSONAL PHILANTHROPY BLUEPRINT
Do you want to learn how to leverage your platform for good?
If you have resources and or a platform of influence, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact.
But there are a lot of layers to navigate. You want to make sure you create a strategy and connect with the right people.
I can help you navigate this space with grace and effectiveness.
I’ll work with you to help you understand your greatest value and how to leverage it to contribute to a more harmonious world. Together, we will create a Philanthropy Blueprint to guide your path.
Philanthropy is a lifestyle and I can teach you how to live it and be effective in the way you serve the world.
// Learn the purpose and potential of philanthropy.
// Receive study and training resources.
// Create your personalized Philanthropy Blueprint
// Get connected with strategic organizations.
// Learn best practices for leveraging your resources.
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