Basement Philanthropy

my vision of basement philanthropy is simple, help you see yourself as a micro-philanthropist. by my definition a micro-philanthropist is someone who sets aside personal funds (large or small) to do good within their sphere of influence. too often we only think of philanthropy (monetary giving for good) as an action reserved for large organizations and the retired/wealthy. it can be easy to feel like our efforts and money don't mean much when compared bill gates, united way, or the american red cross. let's flip that thinking on its head and start seeing even a small percentage of your next paycheck as something that can have a lasting influence on you and your sphere of influence. you don't need to wait until you are retired or super wealthy to get involved with giving for good. in fact, the sooner the better! philanthropy is a skillset. mastery is built over a lifetime of small micro actions. these actions snowball into a world where everyone can experience the joy and fulfill