What kind of legacy do you want to leave for the next generation? Do you want to impact causes that advocate for human rights, support tree conservation, or provide an education for girls in developing countries?
Respected blogger Beth Kanter recently stated that we all have an “Individual Social Responsibility” toward our planet and its people. Nowadays, there are a host of tools that help us make strategic giving decisions, including a phone app that helps donors picture their legacy as well as a series of guides from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors geared towards helping individuals, couples and families make more effective and thoughtful giving decisions.
We at CAAP have been experimenting with the new WiserGiving Style Quiz℠, which helps donors determine how they would solve the big problems that face our nation today. This tool identifies several “giving styles” that help donors understand their generous selves better, and begin to think of themselves as change-making philanthropists. Taking this quiz will help you understand your own strategic approach to philanthropy.
After you complete the WiserGiving quiz, we encourage you to download our Guide to Arab American Giving and Supplemental Worksheets, especially tailored to suit the needs of Arab American donors. Our guide is great for those new to strategic giving as well as seasoned donors, and also provides step-by-step considerations for those who want their giving decisions to reflect their values and priorities – and leave a lasting legacy.
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