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Una Osili Philanthropy Expert

WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO DONATE RIGHT NOW, EVEN WHEN THEY MAY ALSO BE STRUGGLING?

We tend to think of giving as benefiting others, but the research we’ve done shows that people who are more charitable also feel more satisfied with their own lives. Philanthropy is a way of reclaiming agency amid a crisis.

WHAT HAS GIVING BEEN LIKE DURING THE PANDEMIC?

Nationally, we’ve seen some extraordinary acts of generosity. Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey, gave

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