I interviewed my cousin because she was the only one that would let me ask her all the questions. All her answers really surprised but the one that had me surprised was when she told me one way she had impacted a friend. i could relate to her because I’ve been in the same position she was in helping a friend to not make the wrong decision. I learned so much about her because of this mini interview. Even though we are related and I know so much about her i learned even more through this. She is one of the few people that I look up to in my family due to how strong she is and she is herself and stands up for what she believes in. One thing from the last question she answered from what are some secrets to a joyful life that will stick with me is “Just get back up its just a bump in the road”.
Interview
Calling Organizations
B. I believe it is difficult to evaluate non-profit organizations for a potential investment in their cause because the main information/data that is given shows only revenue and expenses, but not showing what they used the money for.
990 Tax Review
B. Looking at the numbers before making an investment is very important because you need to know whether or not they are successful in donating to certain cause. If their financing and donating is successful, they will seem to be a great investment.
Week 7: “Interview”
I interviewed a freshmen In college and I chose him because I thought it could make such a impact on his life that it would be good to hear what it was all about at a young age so that maybe he would want to become a philanthropist.
What surprised me was that he new the exact definition of the word yet he didn’t no what they did or how he could give back to the world without giving just money. That’s when I explained the definition in more depth. I told him that it’s not all about the money, but more about the time and dedication you put into something that is helping the world and not something useless.
From this conversation I learned that even though someone may no the definition of a word, doesn’t mean they fully understand it. And by explaining it to someone else, it also reassured me what the word philanthropy actually meant and excitement of this hole project and opportunity came back to me.