Charity is part of our culture something most of us experience early in life through family, community, school, the workplace and other avenues. As we grow we start to make conscious decisions about how, why and who we support but have you considered the impact of your giving. Do you want to be charitable or philanthropic?

Charity is impulsive, emotional and often temporary in terms of solving the issue. We give a coat or a meal to a homeless person but that is not solving the problem it is a fix for the moment. Philanthropy is a much broader concept that looks to get to the root of the problem and find solutions. Philanthropy is based on carefully thought out plans, built on previous successes and focused on the community. It benefits many people with results, outcomes, and impact...

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