Katherine Lewis speaks with Kelly Hall about how to become a philanthropist at a young age. Philanthropists are stereotyped as older, wealthy, white, and male. Kelly breaks down the stereotype, talks about crypto's impact on giving, and explains how to start a scholarship.
Kelly Hall is the Director of Development at the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business in Boulder, CO. She has 10 years of fundraising experience and has raised millions for Colorado nonprofits. Kelly’s experience includes working with organizations focused on civil rights, public transportation, K-12 education and health care.
Be intentional in your actions and make the opportunity for yourself to become a philanthropist. Gift opportunities to others by donating to or starting a scholarship.
Podcast Outline:
00:00 Intro
09:36 How to get a job in philanthropy
14:56 A day in the life of Kelly Hall
17:15 What does a philanthropist look like in 2022?
20:51 What motivates people to give?
26:23 Barriers to giving
28:26 Intergenerational healing
30:27 Crypto and philanthropy
34:17 The demographic giving gap
37:29 How to start a scholarship
41:07 The Donor Donut
44:41 Advice for applying to scholarships
47:01 Students count themselves out
48:54 Kelly's philanthropy story
50:32 What if younger people gave more?
51:52 What if I don't have any funds to give?
54:32 Young Alumni Giving Week
55:56 Final words
57:37 Connect with Kelly
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