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“Philanthropy is all about making a positive difference in the world by devoting your resources and your time to causes you believe in. In my case, I like to support causes where "a lot of good comes from a little bit of good," or, in other words, where the positive social returns vastly exceed the…” quote by Jeffrey Skoll
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“Philanthropy is all about making a positive difference in the world by devoting your resources and your time to causes you believe in. In my case, I like to support causes where "a lot of good comes from a little bit of good," or, in other words, where the positive social returns vastly exceed the amount of time and money invested.”

Jeffrey Skoll

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He defines philanthropy as leveraging resources for causes where social returns far exceed inputs.

In simple terms: Philanthropy seeks high‑impact, low‑cost social good.

Key Takeaway

Invest where impact outweighs cost.

Themes

philanthropy impact efficiency

Mood

thoughtful optimistic

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • non‑profit funding
  • community projects
  • micro‑grants
  • venture philanthropy

Key Concepts

social return on investment strategic giving

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess social return?
  • What causes offer the greatest leverage?
A Different Perspective

Measuring impact can be complex and imprecise.

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