Quotes About Philanthropy

I am an actress, I earn money, I am well-known. I don't think it is altruism to become engaged in humanitarian work. It's the least one can do.

I don't believe in sharing my money. If I go out and work my nuts off and make some money, I don't feel that I should have to share it with my community.

I believe that we all need to do charitable work. It should be taken seriously in the area of education, as someone from the industry.

Bono actually gets a lot of substantial work done. The guy really does put a lot of things together and, while I'm not a fan of his music, I greatly applaud his humanitarian efforts.

As chief business affairs and legal officer, I am responsible for driving Airbnb's engagement strategy and civic partnership efforts as well as overseeing the company's global public policy, community mobilization, legal, communications, compliance, social initiatives, and philanthropy efforts.

The culture of philanthropy is alive and very well in Africa. International aid strengthens and extends it, but in the communities where I have spent time, it is all-pervasive.

Being innovative in your philanthropy allows you to stride forward in your giving journey; you can marry your mind and heart to turn charity into lasting impact; and you can become more ambitious in your giving.

You live only once so always strike a balance and when you have abundance, contribute as much as you can.

Life is fleeting, and permanence in this world is something we all strive for. The best way to achieve permanence is through philanthropy.

I strongly believe the business of a business is to improve the world.

I believe in giving back very strongly.

One of my favorite things - and I am sure everybody else's in this Chamber - is to give away money. You really don't get much opposition when you give away money.

Oprah's such a wonderful spirit; she's been given a lot of gifts in her life, and she gives them back.

Giving back was an expectation, not an option.

Because I don't take money, I'll go anywhere and do a benefit concert with almost any orchestra.

I support organizations that help people do better for themselves and the community.

I grew up in a business-inspired environment, and over the years have started and run several businesses and philanthropic organizations. Understanding how large corporations work, by having hands-on and board experience, I apply that knowledge to the benefit of all that I do.

I support most charitable organizations.

With inheritances, it's really important not to give the impression that you're extorting your children, and one way you can not do that is to make it clear to them that you're not leaving the whole of your estate to them at all, but to various charitable organizations.

I'm a very philanthropically oriented individual. There are a lot of causes that I support, and I'm a big fan of advocacy.

I'd like to open an animal orphanage in Kenya. I do a lot of work for Born Free.

Before I pass, I want to start an orphanage and name it after my mother. She worked with kids all her life.

Our dream is to build a hospital in Nigeria and four other countries in Africa.

I hail from a middle class educated family and now that God is kind to me by giving me enough money, I want to share it with others.