I think philanthropy is definitely important. Getting to go through this process was very enlightening. The field trip was a nice way to see how a charity works hands on and it was nice hearing stories from people who worked there. I learned that the fundraising process was difficult and long. It took awhile to come up with a good fundraiser and set it up. Our fundraiser worked well but we could’ve done it for more than one day.
Final Blog
February 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
My views on philanthropy have always been the same, I think all humans should help each other out. I thought it was important to remember that a lot of the world is hungry and they don’t have things that seem easy to get and everyone should help them out. I plan to do more philanthropy in the future because it is always good to help your fellow man.
Final Blog Post
February 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
When we started this unit I felt that it was a waste of the classes time but as we got into it the fact that the help that we were giving almost seemed more tangibil. I was remineded that the lavish lives we live is not shared by all in our area and i also leared the extent of the harsh condishtions that these peopel live in. Teamwork is the most important part of fundrasing. I am not sure of the extent of my future fundrasing but i do understand its value. I will try my best to be involved.
Final Blog Post
February 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I think the philanthropy project went really well. I have learned a lot since the start of this project. When I attended the field trip what really stuck out to me was the personal stories that were shared. It definitely gave me a different perspective of the world. I also thought that the statistics on hunger in New Jersey were very surprising. I was not aware of such high poverty rates in New Jersey. My team and I worked together and we were able to raise money for a great organization. We had a “wear your hat to school (for $3) day.” To make this day possible we had to first ask for permission and then we had to advertise. We all worked really well. I will probably be involved in philanthropy in the future.
Final Blog Post
February 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
At the begining of this unit, I never really knew too much about philanthropy. But now I understand what philanthropy is and how important it is. After the feild trip there were two things that really stood out to me. First, I realized how passionate and kind the people involved with the organizations were and it made me think that we need more people like them in our world today. The other thing that stood out to me was when we were a the food bank and leanred all about the poverty rate in New Jersey, which was a real reality check. Going into the fundrasing process I did not really think much of it. I thought it would be pretty easy to do. As we moved on I realized that it is alot more difficult that I thought. But I think our group did a good job fundrasing. If I were to do it again, I would definitely start planning earlier than I did. I think I will definitely dabble with philanthropy in the future, becuase nothing feels better than knowing you are helping other people who are in need.
Last Blog
February 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
My overall view on philanthropy is that is it a positive mindset and ideology in this world, people that are need have a means to be helped by those more fortunate than they are. On the field trip I was reminded of the reality of those outside of the protective bubble of Millburn and it motivated me even more to take action to help better low income communities. I learned that when it comes to fundraising anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort no matter age can achieve their goals in raising funds. I personally plan to become involved further in philanthropy in the future as my way of giving back to the communities and helping those in need.
Last Blog
February 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
My overall view on philanthropy is it involves selfless and generous people wanting to help their community in a charitable way. However, at the beginning of this process I was not aware of how many nonprofits are in my local community. I am now aware of the many organizations trying to make a difference. I attended the field trip, visiting 2 non-profits and really appreciated the experience. It was an eye opening experience at the food bank where we learned about statistics in New Jersey. Essex Country has one of the highest number of people in need of food, which was shocking as this is the county we live in. This just shows the wide disparity of income within the county, and that there are people everywhere in need of help for the simple necessities. Also while volunteering at the food bank, it showed me how much work and organization goes into donating food. During the field trip we also visited an animal shelter. They discussed how there are many older animals in need of homes. I also liked that the shelter keeps each animals until they all find a home.
During the fundraising process with my group, we felt like our method work well. We used social media to spread the word about our non profit Conserve Wildlife and the go fund me page we made. We were able to reach many people and have them donate to our cause, and raised $143. If I was to do it differently, I would have selected something, where we could be more hands within the fundraising process. Lastly, yes, I want to continue being involved in helping nonprofits. These organizations always need more volunteers and donations, and I want to continue helping.
last blog
February 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Throughout the Philanthropy unit I learned a lot! Overall, my view on philanthropy has not changed, however, I learned a lot more about various charities and non profits. From the field trip, I learned at the food shelter how hard it was for some people to support themselves and their family. I also learned about the American working class, and how most people live paycheck to paycheck. I learned that fundraising is not as easy as I thought it was. Nothing really worked well for me, however in the future I look to share more awareness and set up other events not only a gofundme. In the future I insist on being involved in philanthropic efforts since it is something I feel can make a big difference for those in need.
FINAL BLOG POST
February 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
My overall view of philanthropy has changed a lot. I knew it was selfless, but after creating a successful fundraiser and the field trip i have a personal view of it and feel i have more knowledge on how much philanthropists truly impact society positively. When we went on the field trip, at the first location, a man was speaking to us and i feel like his whole story and everything was amazing, he made me realize how grateful i am, and he also brought the fact that so many people go to bed hungry to my attention. Fundraising is a whole process that truly takes creativity and a lot of time, you have to find ways to make money and drag people in to being interested, its almost like advertising. so since him majoring in advertising, yes i will be doing a lot of fundraising. I honestly like volunteering and helping out, its insane rewarding and gives you a feeling money can’t buy.
Final Blog
February 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Philanthropy exists because of the kind people in this world that volunteer their time to make a change. I have learned that these philanthropic organizations rely greatly on people that are passionate about specific causes and if it weren’t for them, these global issues would not be helped. On the trip I learned that 1) There is a lot of poverty in places local to Millburn and 2) Volunteering is not a job when you actually enjoy the cause you’re helping. Fundraising for most of these organizations is purely donations. I think in order to rely on donations a company must have a lot of connections and people who invest decent amounts of money. Fundraising in the future I would stay away from the internet especially if you don’t have a platform that a lot of people can see. Bake sales or small activities that communities could get involved in are probably the smartest option. I would definitely consider participating in philanthropic causes, considering I enjoyed doing what both organizations on the field trip entailed. I am really grateful for this experience, it’s something I will never forget.