Forge Connections With the People You Want to Help
In the vast and often complex world of philanthropy, forging connections with the people you want to help is the best place to start.
The concept of giving back was instilled in Alexandra Idol and Julie Veldman Harris when they were growing up, through their families’ emphasis on volunteering and philanthropic engagement.
Ivy McGregor said hands-on engagement is a strong starting point for philanthropic initiatives.
“At Beygood, we get on the ground, uncover the need and seek out local people who we are making an impact,” she said.
From there, it’s the “three Ps” of philanthropy: working with people, creating programs and working with partners, with the goal of making each one better.
Tracking data is crucial as well, to compare goals to actual results and to better understand what drives success.
Philanthropy is constantly evolving, and for Alexandra, a crucial part of understanding that evolution is connecting philanthropists with opportunities and each other, something she strives for in the Maverick Collective.
From identifying efficiencies to recommending trusted partners to one another when urgent action is needed, there’s power in their collective experience that can drive progress.
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