Valaida Fullwood Quotes

#1. Philanthropy simply means love of what it means to be human.

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#2. I long to see a radical shift in philanthropy that will come to characterize the 21st century. That is, a reclaiming of the root meaning of philanthropy: love of what it means to human.

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#3. So while the book Giving Back serves as a moving tribute, "The Soul of Philanthropy" exhibit and its programs are meant to compel us toward a triumphant movement of conscious giving for social change.

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#4. Giving Back reframes portraits of philanthropy.

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#5. I have a habit of letting my imagination run away from me. It always comes back though ... drenched with possibilities.

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#6. Giving Back is like chicken and dumplings for the giver's soul ... warm, familiar and filled with rich and nourishing content.

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#7. Both my book Giving Back and The Soul of Philanthropy exhibit are borne of the idea that philanthropy is deeper than your pockets. In fact, the most potent philanthropy is derived from what's within your hands, your heart, your head and your soul.

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