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Step 4: Amplify your impact

Giving is very personal. But it can also be more fun—and more effective—if we connect with others who share our goals. Similarly, engaging your children or other family in giving can be a wonderful way to reinforce shared values and create strong connections between generations. The resources here can help you find better ways to give together.

Jason Franklin, author of Outrageous Generosity, is inspired by people coming together to solve problems

Jason Franklin on what inspires him: “To see the wins that happen on the ground, and to hear from people about the partnership moments with donors. It's really that moment when you can connect personally to solve problems together that ... I may be able to bring resources, but somebody else brings community knowledge or a set of skills that I don't have, and I can't win without them, and vice versa. Figuring out those moments where we can all come together, and then seeing actual policy change, seeing the changes in the individual people's lives, keeps me going.” (0:37)

How giving circles, donor networks and volunteering can make giving more engaging

Whether you want to combine resources, learn from others with similar interests or get more familiar with a cause, there are options.

Learn about ways to engage

Ten ideas for engaging your children in philanthropy at every age

No matter if your children are 5 or 25, there are ways you can help make giving back a part of their lives.

Discover the best ways to involve kids

Let's talk about it

Engaging others in your giving can be eye-opening, says Ellen Remmer, co-managing partner of The Philanthropic Initiative. Read her thoughts on why you should talk about philanthropy.

Why talking about giving is important

Tools and resources

Visit our library of tools and worksheets for all four steps to smarter giving, plus additional resources to assist you as you continue on your giving journey.

View the tools and resources