128. "I donate, but am I a philanthropist?" Apparently it depends on your identities...
Do you donate money or volunteer your time for charitable causes? If so, you're engaging in philanthropic activities. But would you actually call yourself a "philanthropist"?
According to a recent report from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, there's a major disconnect between the public's understanding of philanthropy and how people view themselves in relation to it.
While 60% of Americans donated to charity and 30% volunteered in the past year, only 20% considered themselves philanthropists. Even those actively giving of their time, talents and treasure don't seem to self-identify with that label.
In this thought-provoking episode, we'll dive into unpacking this philanthropic identity paradox. Why is there such a divide between our charitable actions and how we perceive ourselves? What's holding people back from embracing the "philanthropist" title?
And what might be the advantages of identifying as a philanthropist?
Links from today’s episode:
"What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits"
ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:
Episode#116 MacKenzie Scott's Giving Strategy and What We Can Learn From It
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