Amount Quote by Jeffrey Skoll
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Philanthropy Forum, 2018
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.
