The Exponential Potential of Giving

The Exponential Potential of Giving

Author: Grant David Collins September 26, 2023 Duration: 16:40
It’s easy to see how money investments can become exponential, but what about giving? Although different, giving and investing operate according to similar principles especially when it comes to exponential gain or impact. This week, learn why consistency is key to exponential results in both monetary investing and personal giving. ______________________________________________________ Check out the new 5 minute video introduction to giving and philanthropy: https://vimeo.com/8249859...

Hosted by Grant David Collins, Giving Is A Skill operates on a simple but powerful idea: generosity isn't a character trait you're born with, but a practical ability you can develop. This podcast dismantles the common notion that meaningful contribution requires vast wealth or a specific stage in life. Instead, each episode explores how your current resources-whether that's an hour of your week, a professional talent, or a modest budget-can be strategically directed to create real impact right now. You'll hear from Grant every Tuesday as he breaks down the mechanics of effective philanthropy, smart volunteering, and intentional living. The conversations are grounded in actionable steps, moving beyond inspiration to provide a clear framework for integrating giving into your daily routine. It's for anyone in the business of improving themselves or their community, offering lessons that blend personal growth with tangible social good. Tune in to discover how building this skill today can compound your positive influence, making your future contributions more impactful and fulfilling. This is where thoughtful strategy meets the human impulse to help, transforming goodwill into sustained action.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Giving Is A Skill
Podcast Episodes
The Philanthropic Method Pt. 2 (Identifying and Understanding Needs) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:14
Impactful philanthropy starts well before a donation is given or a project is created. In fact, the success and sustainability of one’s giving is usually determined by how well the giver can identify and truly understand…
The Philanthropic Method Pt. 1 (An Overview) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:12
Ordinary giving is typically a whimsical experience. You and I react to a need that we run into while living our lives, and then almost immediately move on to something else. Rarely do we put a lot of long-term intention…
Receivers Make the Best Givers (Ft. Laurel Farrer) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:37
The skillset of philanthropy isn’t just developed through the act of giving. In fact, some of the most valuable philanthropy lessons come as you allow yourself to receive support and strength from your own community. Thi…
The Ripple Effect of Giving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:39
Each of us unknowingly walks around dropping stones in the lake of world history. The resulting ripple effects cascade across lives and generations, but all we see, if we notice at all, are small stones dropped into a va…
Generational Philanthropy Pt. 2 (Giving) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:22
What legacy will you pass down to future generations? Will it be one of giving and stewardship or a legacy of mismanagement and selfishness? Too often, we only ask such questions when the pages of our lives have mostly b…
Generational Philanthropy Pt. 1 (Finance) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:52
What legacy will you pass down to future generations? Will it be one of giving and stewardship or a legacy of mismanagement and selfishness? Too often, we only ask such questions when the pages of our lives have mostly b…
Where Do We Go From Here? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:43
501(c)(3) nonprofits are required to have a board of directors. Since Basement Philanthropy is not yet an official nonprofit, in this episode I am treating you, the listener, as a member of my board. A board’s role is to…
What is “Enough” for You? (Ft. Abby & Landon Barney) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:55
We live in a world of “never enoughs.” Models are never thin enough, business leaders are never rich enough, and the car you drive is never cool enough. While this culture promises innovation and growth, it often leaves…
Money+ Pt. 3 (Your Talents) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:36
Believe it or not, your talents are in high demand when it comes to the giving and philanthropy space. Too many of us only see creating good through the lens of fulfilling a predetermined role within a cause or community…
Money+ Pt. 2 (Your Time) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:48
Time is the most common resource people give. In fact, in the United States 63 million Americans, or 25% of the population, volunteer. Unfortunately, a lot of this time is spent reactively with little or no clear intenti…