33. Catapulting Impact with Transformational Giving and Delusional Altruism with Kris Putnam-Walkerly, President of Putnam Consulting Group
Today In The Suite welcomes Kris Putnam-Walkerly, President of Putnam Consulting Group, to the podcast. Kris is a philanthropy advisor, speaker, and award-winning author. Kris’s advice is well-saught after for those looking to deepen their philanthropic commitments.
Her clients have included the J.M. Smucker Company, Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, Blue Shield of California, and the Cleveland Foundation. As President of Putnam Consulting Group for more than 20 years, Kris has helped over 100 philanthropists strategically allocate over half a billion dollars in grants and gifts.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to give to charity when you’re not sure where to start, finding joy in philanthropy and getting clear on your own boundaries, as well as thinking outside of the box for philanthropy.
“You can give money, and that's very important, but you can also give your time, your talents. You can give the connections that you have, and the doors you can open for nonprofit leaders in your community,” says Kris.
There’s a certain magic to giving. Ignite the flame of change for the issues that matter the most to you.
Join the conversation to hear about:
- Philanthropy and what it means to be a philanthropist (05:30)
- How does the US compare to other countries for philanthropy? (09:30)
- Connecting with ultra-high net worth individuals (12:35)
- Scarcity mindset and investing in yourself (16:20)
- What is delusional altruism and how does it affect giving? (19:45)
- Kris’s favorite compliment about her book from her husband (25:35)
- Investing in non-profit organizations so that they can thrive (27:20)
- How Covid and working from home has changed work culture (31:45)
- Benefits of coordinated giving in a community (35:20)
- How to give to charity when you’re not sure where to start (39:10)
- Joy in philanthropy and getting clear on your own boundaries (44:00)
- Delving into why how you give matters (47:25)
- Thinking outside of the box for philanthropy (52:45)
- What is Kris’s superpower? (58:45)
Referenced Materials
- Kris Putnam-Walkerly - Twitter
- Kris Putnam-Walkerly - LinkedIn
- Delusional Altruism: Why Philanthropists Fail To Achieve Change and What They Can Do To Transform Giving
- Confident Giving: Sage Advice for Funders from One of Philanthropy's Top Advisors
- Kris Putnam-Walkerly: Putnam Consulting Group - Website
- Million Dollar Consulting Book: Alan Weiss
- Welcome to Win this Fight! - Win this Fight, Inc.
- 8 Things Every Philanthropist Can Do To Change The World
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