Could Quote by John Higgins
“I think $100 at the end of the year doesn't mean a lot to me, but $100 from everyone in the state at the end of the year could mean lots of programs that could be good for Hawaii.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public policy discussion, Hawaii, 2018
Collective small contributions can fund large community programs, unlike a single large donation.
In simple terms: Many small gifts together can support big projects.
Key Takeaway
Encourage broad participation in funding.
Themes
community
funding
collective action
policy
Hawaii
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
advocacy
policy
When to use this quote
- state budgeting
- nonprofit fundraising
- local government initiatives
- public awareness campaigns
Key Concepts
public finance
crowdfunding
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we motivate many people to donate small amounts?
- What incentives increase collective giving?
A Different Perspective
Relies on high participation rates, which may be hard to achieve.
