Giving 2.0: Maximize Your Philanthropic Impact
Learn effective philanthropy strategies. Develop skills to assess nonprofits, create giving plans, and leverage resources for social impact.
Learn effective philanthropy strategies. Develop skills to assess nonprofits, create giving plans, and leverage resources for social impact.
This Stanford University-sponsored course empowers individuals to practice philanthropy more effectively, regardless of their background or resources. Taught by social entrepreneur and author Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, the course covers a wide range of topics including nonprofit assessment, philanthropic strategy development, and innovative giving methods. Participants will learn how to select issue areas, create theories of change, evaluate nonprofits, and leverage various resources including time, skills, and networks. The course features insights from renowned leaders in philanthropy, technology, and business. By the end, students will have created an Individual Giving Action Plan and gained practical tools to make their giving more meaningful and impactful.
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What you'll learn
Understand the concept of strategic philanthropy and its importance in creating social impact
Develop skills to assess and select nonprofits based on effectiveness and alignment with personal goals
Create a personalized philanthropic strategy using tools like theory of change and landscape mapping
Learn to leverage various resources including money, time, skills, and networks for philanthropic purposes
Explore diverse giving methods such as international giving, social impact investing, and collaborative philanthropy
Understand how to use technology and social media for philanthropic efforts
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to effective philanthropy, designed for individuals of all backgrounds and giving capacities. It covers six key modules: Introduction to Philanthropy, Philanthropic Strategy, Nonprofit Selection and Assessment, Taking Stock of Personal Resources, Giving with Greater Meaning, and Ongoing Philanthropic Development. Participants will learn how to develop a strategic approach to giving, assess nonprofits effectively, and leverage various resources beyond just financial contributions. The course emphasizes practical application, featuring case studies, guest lectures from industry leaders, and interactive assignments. By the end of the course, students will have created an Individual Giving Action Plan, conducted a formal nonprofit assessment, and gained access to ongoing philanthropy education resources to support their future giving endeavors.
Introduction to Philanthropy
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Philanthropic Strategy
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Nonprofit Selection and Assessment
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Taking Stock
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Giving with Greater Meaning
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Philanthropy – the Never-Ending Gift
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen is an American philanthropist, educator, and author, known for her leadership in venture philanthropy and social impact. She is the founder and president of the Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Foundation and the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2), and has contributed to the field of philanthropy through her book Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World. A Stanford University graduate with multiple degrees, she has taught courses on philanthropy and leadership at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She is also the co-founder of the Marc and Laura Andreessen Foundation. Laura has received several honors for her philanthropic work, including the Jacqueline Kennedy Award for Women in Leadership and the President’s Volunteer Service Award. She is married to Marc Andreessen, and together they advocate for social causes while raising their son.
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