Aligned Philanthropy - Kathleen Quinn

the Power of Aligned Philanthropy

Your philanthropy should feel like the truest expression of who you are.

Whose Power?

Yours. You may describe your philanthropy as reactive and modest. Or you may feel you have been intentional and generous. Either way, you may question whether your giving fully reflects your values moving forward. This journey is for you if you are ready to explore what it would mean to transform your service and giving into a purposeful pursuit of the impact that matters most. Your philanthropy should feel like the truest expression of who you are.

Aligned How?

In our work together, I invite you to define what it means to live in line with your deepest values, beliefs, and needs. Once aligned, you discover what moves you most deeply, learn what it means to fully engage with the causes that matter most, and act to deliver the impact you envision. Along the way, you will also clarify the values that serve as your boundaries, so your giving flows from intention, not obligation.

Love of Whom?

Philanthropy, from the Greek philos (loving) and anthropos (human being), means “love of humanity.” It is giving in service of something larger than yourself — money, time, expertise, or advocacy. It is how we translate our values into action, and takes as many forms as the people who practice it. When you are grounded in what matters most, the causes you choose and how you serve become a natural expression of who you are.

Aligned Philanthropy is for you if any of these questions resonate:

Is giving really part of who I am, or just something I do when I’m asked?
Am I ready to own this part of my life as fully as I own/owned my career?
What if people judge me for having enough to give so much? Or for not giving more?
Am I giving because I want to, or because I can’t bear the guilt of saying no?
Why do I still feel like I need to be careful, even though I know I have enough?
How do I navigate my interest in giving with family members who may have other perspectives?

How to Work With Me

I create a trusted space for a Philanthropic Discovery Conversation to consider how your life today shapes your choices, and to explore: your roots, your relationship with abundance, your giving life (including a giving at a glance worksheet), your boundaries and choices, and finally, your vision and legacy. We learn how well aligned you are with the causes and organizations that reflect who you truly are.

From there, we craft a Personalized Philanthropic Profile that serves as the roadmap for your philanthropic path forward. As we understand where you are today, you may benefit from the process to Get in Alignment to gain clarity on what matters most.

I also bring this work to organizations through speaking engagements and workshops designed to engage people in meaningful conversations about philanthropy.

The first step is a 20-minute Connection Call to explore how the Power of Aligned Philanthropy can benefit you or your organization.

WATCH

My Journey to Philanthropy

How a question from my late husband Michael, changed everything I thought I knew about giving.

Curious about where you stand today?

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