{"id":8684,"date":"2018-01-25T18:08:37","date_gmt":"2018-01-25T23:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=8684"},"modified":"2021-05-27T15:18:23","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T19:18:23","slug":"4-life-lessons-historys-charitable-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/4-life-lessons-historys-charitable-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Life Lessons from History&#8217;s Top Charitable Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Charitable Giving: Leave a Footprint<\/h4>\n<p>We all want to lead a healthy, happy life\u2014but not everyone in our world is fortunate enough to do so. Disease, poverty, and social injustice are a burden on society. But humans are amazing enough to realize this and step in when there are serious problems. The word \u201ccharity\u201d means so much more than offering money to those who are sick or in dire circumstance. Helping <em>anyone<\/em> in need\u00a0comes from a place\u00a0of benevolence and love. And it&#8217;s benevolence and love that leads to\u00a0the creation of nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n<p>There have been TONS of notable public figures and organizations who use their\u00a0visibility for good &#8212; and still plenty who do to this day. Fame provides a strong voice for celebrities\u00a0and inspires the\u00a0people who follow them. Using that voice to help humanity with charitable efforts is a powerful way to help humanity as a whole.\u00a0If you work for a nonprofit, love to volunteer, or are someone who just wants to help society, these are 4 leaders\u00a0to admire and some lessons to take from them.<\/p>\n<h2>Princess Diana<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/hbz-princess-diana-index1-1494864219-1-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/hbz-princess-diana-index1-1494864219-1-1-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/hbz-princess-diana-index1-1494864219-1-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/hbz-princess-diana-index1-1494864219-1-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/hbz-princess-diana-index1-1494864219-1-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/hbz-princess-diana-index1-1494864219-1-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cEveryone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Legacy and Impact:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>One of the most adored members of the British royal family, Princess Diana of Wales is fondly remembered today as the \u201cPeople\u2019s Princess.\u201d Spectators around the world watched as she devoted most of her time to global humanitarian efforts. Humanizing the monarchy was a specific goal that she made her mission. Historically, royalty often seemed stiff and reserved. Princess Diana saw a chance to change this image by being in touch with the public on a personal level.<\/p>\n<p>As a patron of over 100 charities, she made a massive impact on those she helped. Using her platform, she helped to raise better awareness about HIV\/AIDs, homelessness, and sick children. The late Princess opened many different centers for the sick and homeless. Millions of dollars were raised by her efforts before her death, and still are to this day with her two sons <a href=\"http:\/\/charity.lovetoknow.com\/Charity_Work_of_Princess_Diana\">championing her causes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What We Can Learn:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Those that are suffering do not need to suffer alone. Compassion and affection go a long way in creating a better world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/under-development-guest-post-creating-an-effective-fundraising-plan\/\">Contributing time and funds<\/a> to a cause that might carry stigma behind it can change the attitudes of those that have not yet felt the desire to help others in need. Speak up\u00a0when others\u00a0lack understanding and advocate for <em>everyone<\/em> in society. To serve and give your time is a humbling experience.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Paul Newman<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SFCN001-Paul-with-bowl-on-head.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SFCN001-Paul-with-bowl-on-head-300x236.jpg\" alt=\"charitable \" width=\"366\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SFCN001-Paul-with-bowl-on-head-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SFCN001-Paul-with-bowl-on-head-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/SFCN001-Paul-with-bowl-on-head.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cMake sure you live life, which means don\u2019t do things where you court celebrity, and give something positive back to our society.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Legacy and Impact:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>That\u2019s right\u2014the actor with the most famous blue eyes in movie history is a philanthropic figure. As a beloved actor from the 1950\u2019s, Newman was a household name for many years. After retiring from film in 2007, he stumbled into giving back without even planning for it. \u00a0Salad dressing made by Newman and a friend was loved so much by friends and neighbors that they decided to bottle and sell it.<\/p>\n<p>After profiting over $300,000 in sales, Newman <a href=\"http:\/\/newmansownfoundation.org\/\">launched the idea<\/a> of giving all after-tax profits away to those in need. He kept no personal compensation from any of the food items sold. His most beloved charities were those that help children and the environment, which led to the creation of \u201cHole in the Wall Gang Camp.\u201d To this day, sick children are able to have a fun and inclusive camp experience thanks to his generosity.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What We Can Learn:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Random events can have a beautiful outcome. Newman didn\u2019t realize making salad dressing as a Christmas gift one year would lead to over $500 million dollars donated to charities around the world. Small acts of kindness can make a huge difference. Create a product and put on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/10-peer-to-peer-fundraising-ideas\/\">\u00a0a sale<\/a> of some sort,\u00a0then donate proceeds to a favored charity. Who knows?\u00a0Maybe your concoction will take off and you&#8217;ll be able to serve your community and build a solid donation base like Newman did.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Audrey Hepburn<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/audrey_unicef2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/audrey_unicef2-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"charitable \" width=\"374\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/audrey_unicef2-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/audrey_unicef2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAs you grow older you will discover that you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Legacy and Impact:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Known for her classic films like \u201cBreakfast at Tiffany\u2019s\u201d and \u201cMy Fair Lady,\u201d Audrey Hepburn devoted her final years to those in need.\u00a0 In post-World War II Holland, a young Hepburn received help from the UNRRA (United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration) and felt that she owed her life to them. The UNRRA saved her from starvation, which left a permanent impression on her. It later inspired her humanitarian efforts, and\u00a0Hepburn became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1988.<\/p>\n<p>Once she became a UNICEF ambassador, she visited Ethiopia to bring to light the shocking and terrible condition the country was as a result of\u00a0famine and war. Her initial mission\u00a0inspired\u00a0several others, during which she helped immunize children and gave them the gift of love. Hepburn used her famous name to raise awareness for the children without a voice. Posthumously, Hepburn\u2019s son and her life partner founded the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicefusa.org\/supporters\/donors\/audrey-hepburn-society\">\u201cAudrey Hepburn Society\u201d<\/a> under UNICEF.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What We Can Learn:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>One very important lesson to take away from Hepburn\u2019s charitable work is that it is never too late to do something good for others. She only spent a few years with UNICEF before her passing, but she did <em>so<\/em> much in those few years!\u00a0She made her time count for the children in third-world countries that needed a voice. Don\u2019t let age, money or time deter you from helping others. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/volunteer-ideas\/\">Volunteering<\/a> is a great way to spend your free time and give back to those in need.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bill Gates <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/NP-BillGates2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/NP-BillGates2-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"charitable \" width=\"351\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/NP-BillGates2-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/NP-BillGates2.jpg 702w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI believe that with great wealth comes great responsibility. A responsibility to give back to society and a responsibility to see that those resources are put back to work in the best possible way to help those in need.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Legacy and Impact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t know Bill Gates? After all, this article is typed using software from a company he co-founded\u00a0&#8212;\u00a0Microsoft. At one point, he was known as the richest man in the world with an estimated net worth of $90.6 billion dollars. Alongside at least another 170 billionaires, Bill Gates joined Warren Buffet in \u201cThe Giving Pledge,\u201d a pledge to give half of their income to charity.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of his wife, Gates established the \u201cBill and Melinda Gates Foundation\u201d in 2000. Their foundation aims to help address healthcare, poverty, and expanding educational needs within America. Giving away $4.6 billion dollars to charity, Gates may be one of the richest men in the world, but there is no denying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2017\/aug\/15\/bill-gates-charity-donation-microsoft-shares-foundation\">he is one of the most giving<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What We Can Learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not everyone can give away billions of dollars to charity.\u00a0But Gates also didn\u2019t <em>have<\/em> to give\u00a0billions to charity. He <em>chose<\/em> to do something valuable with the money he has, and that says a lot about his character. Whether or not you have tons of money, you can follow Bill and Melinda Gate\u2019s mission statement: seeing the equal value in all lives. Rich, poor, sick or healthy, everyone deserves a quality life.<\/p>\n<h4>A Lesson in Giving Back<\/h4>\n<p>A general lesson to take away from these peoples&#8217; stories is that helping others is beneficial to society.\u00a0We are <em>all <\/em>living on the same Earth together. Let\u2019s make it easier for one another by loving, helping, and guiding one another in the right direction when things get tough. We all know life isn\u2019t always easy, but it IS easy to help each other.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charitable Giving: Leave a Footprint We all want to lead a healthy, happy life\u2014but not everyone in our world is fortunate enough to do so. Disease, poverty, and social injustice are a burden on society. But humans are amazing enough to realize this and step in when there are serious problems. 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