• Giving is More Than a Gift: An Encore Episode

  • Nov 29 2022
  • Length: 26 mins
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Giving is More Than a Gift: An Encore Episode

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  • In this podcast episode, Carolyn Dun discusses her simple approach to generosity and how it has made a deep impact. Carolyn Dun is a connector extraordinaire and saw a gap between small, locally focused nonprofits and the abundance of resources in the communities around her. She founded Community Purse, a giving circle that has donated nearly half a million dollars to community organizations. In this episode we talk about the benefits of generosity, both for the individual and for the community, how she embraced generosity through various biblical stewardship studies as well as how she started Community Purse, a simple, yet elegant giving circle that has been the catalyst for impacting numerous local organizations from the generosity of hundreds of women.   QuoteI have yet to run into an unhappy, generous person. Topics we discuss The gap between small locally focused nonprofits and available resources in communitiesCommunity Purse: a giving circle started by Carolyn DunThe definition of generosity and its various formsThe inspiration behind the creation of Community PurseHow Community Purse works: quarterly meetings, pooling resources, and grant selection processThe impact of giving collectively as a groupThe benefits of generosity on physical and mental healthOvercoming objections to giving and the flexibility of contributionThe range of nonprofits supported by Community PurseGeographic limitations and vetting procedures for nonprofit selectionThe difference between a good ask and a great ask for grant recipientsThe power of storytelling and client testimonials in nonprofit presentationsThe positive reception of Community Purse by nonprofits and potential involvement of churches in the communityCarolyn's favorite time-saving tool Resources: Community Purse https://www.communitypurse.org/ Generous Giving https://generousgiving.org/ National Christian Foundation https://www.ncfgiving.com/ Crown Financial Ministries https://www.crown.org/ Why Giving is Good for Your Health https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-giving-is-good-for-your-health/ Carolyn's favorite time-saving tool is the donor advised fund National Christian Foundation, but she also loves her fitbit! Connect with Carolyn and Community Purse: Facebook: www.facebook.com/communitypurse Website: www.communitypurse.org Connect with me:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thismomknows Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast/  Website: https://www.thismomknows.com About This Mom Knows Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know.  So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.  
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