“What Have You Done for me Lately?”
That former hit song by Janet Jackson has always made me stop and think. Its not about what people do for you, it’s all about what you are doing for others – more importantly what you’re doing for Greater Cincinnati.
Ask yourself, what have you done for your neighborhood, your Alma Mater, your city lately? Anything?
Everyone has a collective responsibility to maintain and grow the health and well-being of this community. That means you! Does that mean you have to give some monetary donation to every organization that asks? Of course not. What it does mean is that each of us should be giving to something that matters to us. And no, it does not mean you need to give a lot of money to make an impact. In many cases making a difference doesn’t take as much as you’d think.
There are some of you who are probably listing off in your mind all the reasons why you don’t have the financial resources to give. Monthly bills, rising gas costs, children – the list can go on an on.
So if this is you, let me ask then, do you have time? If you don’t have the ability to make monetary donations, do you have available time? Giving to an organization or the community can mean giving your time.
Be Active with your philanthropy!
The landscape of philanthropy is changing. It’s no longer just about the traditional models of fundraising events, capital campaigns, or simple check writing at the end of the month or year.
Philanthropy in the 21st Century is much different. It includes social networking, giving while living, and groups collaborating with their time and money to support a single cause or organization.
Giving is no longer about check writing and walking away. It’s about being involved, being engaged, and also getting a return on your investment. Not a monetary return of course but seeing results of what your resources are doing. This type of giving has such an emotional return, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been doing this your whole life (or perhaps you have and already know).
How would you feel if you actually became involved? Imagine what your active giving would look like and how it might change something that needs changing.
Imagine igniting your passion for change and helping a cause!
InterAct can help you find your passion.
Penny Friedman
COO InterAct for Change
InterAct for Change is a full-service philanthropic organization that applies a fresh, bold approach to charitable giving. We understand that individuals, families, and organizations have distinct passions, beliefs, and ideals that influence their charitable activities, with an end goal that could be different for each. InterAct has developed a highly personalized and flexible approach that meets the philosophical and emotional needs of each client. InterAct’s mission is to inspire, lead, and support active giving and innovative philanthropic solutions.