I was reading in one of Maya Angelo's recent books Letter to my Daughter a section she wrote on philanthropy. She expressed that she did not see herself as philanthropic as much as she saw herself as charitable. In being charitable, she and all of us, are expressing our philanthropic spirit. I attended the Bucks County Women's Fund Power of the Purse Dinner last week. Over 400 women and men attended this event which demonstrated the power of Giving. Many programs of community organizations received grants from the Fund. This is possible when a number of philanthropic individuals pool their money to leverage their giving and provide funds to programs (1) helping victims of domestic violence, (2) addressing self-sufficiency, (3) boosting self-esteem, (4) acheiving economic stability, (5) building homes and (6) advocating for our youth.
Estate planning helps us address our philanthropic interest in many ways during our lifetime and upon our death. Think about how and what you give and make sure you are allowing the power of your philanthropy to work for you. Get your estate plan done today.
Estate planning helps us address our philanthropic interest in many ways during our lifetime and upon our death. Think about how and what you give and make sure you are allowing the power of your philanthropy to work for you. Get your estate plan done today.
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