20 questions
Philanthropy refers to
Giving money, time, & services to make other's lives better
The study of money management principles
The principle of compounding your money for growth
Donating to a good cause in order to receive the tax savings
Which is a common reason that people decide to do volunteer work? (hint: choose 2 correct answers)
You learn from people who are more fortunate than you
It is a way to earn additional income
You are making a difference in the world
You are able to help people less fortunate than you
What is a benefit of donating your voice to a charitable organization? (hint: choose 3 correct answers)
You can help raise awareness
You get a personal business benefit
You can encourage others to donate
You are supporting a good cause
Which is NOT an example of an in-kind partnership?
A hairdresser offering free haircuts to a senior citizen home
An annual monetary donation to the Humane Society
An electrician fixing the wiring at a community group office
Grocer providing drinks to junior football players at a game
True or False: Social media is not a good medium to raise public awareness.
True
False
Which is a safety precaution to take when donating money to a charity? ( hint: choose 4 correct answers :)
Never agree to donate over the phone
Check the BBB Charity Guide
Never give your debit/credit card number over the phone
Google the person/organization to see if they are legit
If you think you've been the victim of a charity scam, you can file a complaint with the
Consumers Union
Federal Communications Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Drug Administration
What is the purpose of a website like Charity Giver?
Evaluates charities showing where donations is being spent
A way to donate to a cause of your choice
It accepts anonymous donations to various charities
It is an agency that oversees all charitable giving
What is crowdfunding?
The act of donating money to a specific charity
Raising small amounts of money from large groups of people
Holding a large fundraiser of over 200 people
Asking for one large donation via a social media platform
Which is NOT a crowdfunding website?
GoFundMe
Kickstarter
Crowdrise
Which generation has the highest number of people giving to charities?
Gen Y
Boomers
Gen X
Matures
Which generation has the lowest number of people giving to charities?
Gen Y
Boomers
Gen X
Matures
As income levels rise, what typically happens to the percentage of people donating to charities?
Increases
Decreases
Stays the same
Which is an example of in-kind services?
Alex promotes a fundraiser at his school through Twitter
Mia donates money to a GoFundMe account for a friend
Sam donates hats & mittens to a winter fundraiser
Leo donates $25 to his church every week
Organization that uses money it raises to run the organization and further a social cause.
Small Business
Startup
Non-profit
Agency
Can anyone be a philanthropist?
Yes
No
Which is a way to be philanthropic? ( hint: choose 4 correct answers :)
Give time
Give money
Give in-kind services
Use your voice
According to Maimonides' ladder, which is the highest degree of virtue?
Giving when you do not know who is the beneficiary
Giving cheerfully but giving too little
Giving before being asked
Giving whatever it takes to enable self-reliance
True or False: It is important to research the organization or charity you are donating to.
True
False
What is the first step in beginning your philanthropy strategy?
Know your budget
Know what you care & are passionate about
Know your time & availability schedule
Know who else you want to get involved