copyright © 2014 by the university of kansas being charitable towards others

Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas

Being Charitable Towards Others


An Introduction to Being Charitable

• Being charitable towards others is a spiritual asset—one that can contribute to community building.

• Through charity or generosity of self, we create a deeper sense of community with each other.

• As a social clan, human beings have a need to live within supportive environments where we can thrive together and there is a strong commitment to the well-being of the community as a whole.


A Working Definition of“Being Charitable”

• Charitable behavior creates feeling, which leads one to act voluntarily with kindness or goodwill towards another.• Altruism• Benevolence• Compassion• Generosity


A Working Definition of“Being Charitable”

• Four Aspects of Charity• Time• Essence• Talent• Money

• There is no right or wrong answer—your answer is your personal choice.


The Importance and Benefits of

Being Charitable• Being Charitable Enriches the Giver and the

Receiver• Charitable Behavior and the Golden Rule• Applying the Golden Rule


How Being Charitable isGood for You

• Recent Research• Giving to others is just plain good for you.

• Positive Side Effects – “Helpers High”• Charitable behavior is the gift that keeps on giving back

to the giver.


Being Charitable andIts Community Consequences

• Giving and Happiness• What do happiness and generosity look and feel like to

you?• Have you noticed that the happier you are, the more

generous you are?• Focusing on Collective Happiness


Some Potential Challenges to

Being Charitable• Extending Charity Beyond the Home• Seeking Charitable Models• The Crossroads of Charity• Fix• Help, or• Serve


How to Become More Charitable

• Choosing the Best Way to Give• Using the Four-Step RISE Framework• Relevance• Impact• Sustainability• Excellence in Management Operations



• Adapting and Changing Your Charitable Strategy• Engaging in Socially Responsible Buying: The

Charitable Consumer• Teaching Children to Be Generous



• Setting a Giving Intention• Make a commitment• Apply any of the Four Aspects of Charity (time, essence,

talent, and money)• Expand your thoughts and actions outwards• Combine your methods of giving• Look around your community• Don’t judge what you can do—just do something• Create positive giving habits• Invite in uncomfortable situations


In Summary

• Charitable giving varies; it draws upon our own individuality.

• There is a great need for nourishment of the soul through connection and community as well as food for the physical body.

• There is no shortage of settings in which to deliver a charitable act or to hold a compassionate space for others.

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