How to be a Philanthropist Without Money
Nov 13, 2019
Many people think that being a philanthropist is donating significant amounts of money
and being recognized for that. Although some people get the opportunity to raise and
donate large amounts of money, that's not always in the budget for everyone - and that’s
not the only way to be recognized as a philanthropist. There are ways that you can start
today and make big contributions to the world without spending big bucks.
So, without further ado, here are a few ways you can make maximal change in the world
with minimal funds in your wallet:
Donate What You Can
Even if you do not have an abundance of wealth to donate to your cause, you can still offer
smaller amounts. Every dollar counts when it comes to trying to make the world a better
place! No foundation or event is going to turn down your donation, no matter the amount.
Spare change jars and rainy-day funds are excellent ways to save up money you do not
personally need and make realistic donations to your chosen causes.
Volunteer
This is definitely one of the simplest ways to help out a cause that you care about since it is
exactly what it sounds like. You can simply search for volunteer opportunities for your
desired group online and you will often be greeted by an extensive list of different jobs and
options for you to do. Organizations like the Canadian Red Cross, CARE, Reconciliation
Canada, and many others have sections of their websites dedicated to upcoming volunteer
opportunities and instructions on how you can help. Local volunteer centres can also be
extremely informative and helpful and are located throughout Canada.
Family and Friend Events
Organizing events like backyard concerts, yard sales, charity dinners, and sporting events
with your family and friends is a really effective way to raise funds and support for causes.
You can easily find willing volunteers and sponsors, and grow awareness for your cause
through a network of people who trust and support each other. Also, you get to spend time
eating and celebrating with the ones you love while feeling an immense sense of
accomplishment. It is truly a win-win.
Social Media
Another tremendous method to support your cause is to raise awareness of it online. By
using different social media platforms to promote causes and events, you can reach a huge
amount of people in a very little amount of time. Following accounts like UNICEF, Heart and
Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, and countless others can keep you updated on
opportunities, and information you can use to grow and develop as a philanthropist, and
gives you great posts to share, retweet and post to your own stories and profiles to
increase awareness. You can also use the comment and discussion features of social media
sites to interact and network with other philanthropists across the country and spread
knowledge of your cause to an even greater audience. You can even donate to some causes
directly on Facebook!
No matter what hurdles and obstacles are waiting for you, remember that it is the desire to
make a positive change in the world, not money, that defines each of us as philanthropists.
Janna Dutton