My husband and I have been quietly building wealth for twenty years and now we're at the point where we could give away life-changing amounts of money, but we can't agree on what 'impact' actually means — he wants to fund scholarship programs like the ones that helped him, and I keep thinking about direct cash assistance that doesn't require people to prove they deserve help. We've started avoiding the conversation entirely because it feels like we're arguing about our deepest values.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people who share resources are discovering that their visions of meaningful giving reflect fundamentally different beliefs about how change happens and who deserves help.
“Where Are You with Philanthropy — giving as legacy strategy?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.