I'm not telling people where to give money, but if there is to be a spotlight shed on me, then I'd like to direct that spotlight onto causes I think are worthy or onto interesting, progressive figures.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
It's really important to me to promote worthy causes. But not in a heavy, obligatory, responsibility way. I really admired that as a kid, learning about the 'Elton John AIDS Foundation.' And I was obsessed with The Indigo Girls. And they are the consummate activist group, always reaching out, especially to Native causes and things like that.
There is a place and a time for philanthropy, and there is only so much money you can give away.
I am a local economic revitalization strategist. But I am also a TV/radio host, and a small business owner. I find ways to use money more efficiently to realize positive goals for everyone.
Causes brings over 140 million people together to form the world's largest giving community. The belief that everyone has something to give is at the core of what we do; people just need a little inspiration, and to know that whoever they are, there is something meaningful they can do.
Philanthropy is the thing that I am really excited about, and having success means I can do more.
I don't know if people understand that there are different ways to raise money for great causes.
I'll get involved in philanthropy.
I tend to look at potential investments from the standpoint of whether it is a valuable contribution to society.
I don't think anyone enjoys raising money, but for some reason I seem to have a knack.
There's enormous progressive activism and, more often than not, success at the grassroots level - everything from living wage campaigns to efforts to finance our elections are having terrific success.
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