Bill Gravell’s Blog
Entrepreneurs That Have Become Philanthropists
The term philanthropy refers to an act of giving time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes. It can be applied to individuals or groups who make a monetary donation. However, most of the time, people are labeled as philanthropists when they give large sums of...
Supporting the Homeless in Your Community
Looking for ways to help the homeless in your community? Volunteers are vital to the operations of homeless shelters all across the country. They help keep the doors of these facilities open and provide various services such as food and shelter. In addition to...
Ways to Make a Positive Impact on Your Community as an Entrepreneur
While large corporations can be very successful at making charitable giving a priority, small businesses can also make a big impact in their communities. They are more likely to be closely associated with their neighbors and are more likely to donate their time and...
Supporting Kids Who Have Broken the Law
When teenagers commit a criminal offense, they are handled in a different way from adults who do the same thing. The goal of the law is to discipline teenagers for their actions but also to provide them an opportunity to learn from their mistakes. Usually, when an...
Becoming a Mentor to People in Your Community
If you're looking to give back to the community, you might be surprised how much you can help by taking someone under your wing. A long-term relationship may involve a planned mentorship program. A short-term arrangement may involve helping the mentee solve a problem....
Making Philanthropy a Family Affair
What Is Family Philanthropy? Family philanthropy is a way for well-off families to give back to society and encourage their members to adopt social responsibility. Some people see philanthropy as a way for younger members of the family to become more financially...
How to Start Serving Your Local Schools
The start of a new school year is upon us, and many students and teachers are getting ready to start their academic year. However, while the school administrators and teachers are responsible for making the academic year successful, other individuals are also needed...
How Philanthropy Makes Communities Safer
Social conditions can contribute to community safety and violence prevention. There are various factors that can affect the development and maintenance of community safety. When philanthropy is focused on, especially along the lines of addressing and supporting these...
How to Turn Donors into Volunteers
Running a nonprofit is challenging enough without worrying about funding or volunteers. Unfortunately, the reality is that both of these issues are constant concerns for the average nonprofit organization. There are several ways to handle this when it comes to finding...