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35 quotes by Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen is an American philanthropist, philanthropy educator, entrepreneur, author, and wife of Silicon Valley venture capitalist/entrepreneur Marc Andreessen. She is the founder and president of the Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Foundation (LAAF), a private operating foundation that serves as a philanthropic 'innovation lab,' and is the author of Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World. Arrillaga-Andreessen also founded...
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My giving story started with my parents - my late mother, Frances Arrillaga, who dedicated her life to philanthropic and community service, and my... →

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In my view, a philanthropist is anyone who gives anything - time, money, experience, skills or networks - in any amount, to create a better world.... →

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Philanthropy is often seen as society's risk capital. That means the onus is on philanthropists, nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs to... →

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Giving is an expression of gratitude for our blessings.

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How I see my career is very much as an entrepreneur in the field of philanthropy.

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Too often we're happy to receive thanks from the nonprofits we fund, accepting gratitude instead of feedback or performance measurements.

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Being innovative in your philanthropy allows you to stride forward in your giving journey; you can marry your mind and heart to turn charity into... →

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I want to empower and educate and inspire individuals who are giving to give in a way that is more meaningful. The more meaningful our giving is, the... →

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Proactive giving is what you do when you've found your passion. It expresses your values, interests and concerns. It engages not just your... →

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Religion is a complex and often contradictory force in our world. It fosters hope and comfort but also doubt and guilt. It creates both community and... →

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Shouldn't you put the same amount of effort into your giving as you might for your for-profit investments? After all, philanthropy is an... →

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You can express your generosity in ways that are virtually limitless. This was what I wanted to convey in 'Giving 2.0' - that whether you... →

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Nonprofits are the intermediaries between generosity and social change.

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