Donations don’t always mean monetary values. In other words, individuals don’t need to donate money to become better people.
You can learn how others became philanthropists without donating money right here.
Volunteer
The best thing you can do is become a volunteer. Volunteering for an organization, at a park, school, or anywhere else helps you become a donor. It’ll feel good knowing you’re helping others in need, no matter what contributions you make.
It’s easy to find opportunities: online volunteer match services, job boards, local events, and more. Go into your community and connect with local organizations about events to volunteer at. Contributing fosters a positive outlook on donating time to others.
Do Random Acts of Kindness
Kind acts come in many forms, but the way to showcase your care is not to broadcast it all over social media. For one, showing off online has more negative connotations and reactions than simply doing it in private and out of the goodness of your heart.
Spend time doing random acts of kindness in private—even making an anonymous donation helps, like donating clothes or sending secret gratitude letters to employees. By performing acts of gratitude privately, you develop better values that show aspiring donors don’t need social media to prove they care for others.
Donate Your Old Things
Contributing used things to charities helps you clear out your space, develop a minimalist lifestyle, and make you feel better about what happens to used stuff. Many charities are open to accepting used items like electronics, furniture, and clothing.
Search around your area or online for charities that accept clothing donations so you can get rid of your garments after purging your closet. By donating your old stuff, you can avoid sending it to the landfill, and you help another person update their wardrobe and have furniture for their home.
Start a Humanitarian Crowdfund
You can change another’s life in countless ways—one way is to start a crowdfund. Crowdfunding is another way to help fundraise for a neighbor’s operation or to help rebuild an important part of a neighborhood after a severe tropical storm.
It only takes a few minutes to get a fundraiser set up, and you can have as many hosts as you want. Let your community know about the fundraiser to help spread the word to neighboring communities and get others to donate.
Seek Out Resources in Your Workplace
Your workplace is likely to have ways to give back to others without spending a dime. Many companies have started programs allowing workers to request time off to volunteer at a charity or organization near them.
Ask others around you how they would like to become a philanthropist if they didn’t need to spend any money. You’ll be surprised at the answers you gather. Keep yourself grounded and volunteer so you can develop a path to becoming a philanthropist.
