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Lesson 4:

Philanthropy with a Purpose

Learning Targets

Students deepen their understanding of philanthropy beyond volunteering, create mission statements, and explore impact investing.
Duration 20–30 MINS
Downloads Lesson Plan, Presentation & Philanthropy with a Purpose - Student Worksheet
Materials Student Worksheet, Presentation Slides

Downloadable Materials

Lesson Plan: Philanthropy with a Purpose

Lesson Plan: Philanthropy with a Purpose

Strategic lesson introducing impact investing and mission statement development. Students distinguish the difference between mission vs. vision statements, analyze real examples (Animal Friends Alliance, Starbucks, Adidas, Walmart), and then craft personal mission statements using the formula: 'My mission is to [result] by [action] so that [change].'

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Presentation: How Would You Invest for Impact?

Presentation: How Would You Invest for Impact?

Features a Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen quote on emotion and research in giving, explains four types of impact investing, compares mission vs. vision statements, and includes an interactive 'Who Said That?' game guessing corporate mission statements.

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Activity: Philanthropy with a Purpose - Student Worksheet

Activity: Philanthropy with a Purpose - Student Worksheet

A worksheet where students learn what impact investing is and how it relates to philanthropy. Student then evaluate two nonprofits (would you invest? why?), then create their personal mission statement using a three-box formula: Box 1 (need), Box 2 (action), Box 3 (result when successful).

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