After Quote by Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
“Shouldn't you put the same amount of effort into your giving as you might for your for-profit investments? After all, philanthropy is an investment, and one in which lives - not profits - are at stake.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Philanthropy and Impact Investing, 2015
Philanthropy should receive the same strategic effort as profit‑driven investments because it yields societal returns.
In simple terms: Give philanthropy the same focus as business.
Key Takeaway
Treat giving like a strategic investment.
Themes
philanthropy
impact investing
strategy
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grantmaking
- social enterprise
- personal giving
- corporate CSR
Key Concepts
social return
resource allocation
mission alignment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure impact as rigorously as profit?
- What resources are you willing to allocate to giving?
A Different Perspective
Balancing profit motives with altruism can be difficult.
