Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen : (7)

" Philanthropy is often seen as society’s risk capital. That means the onus is on philanthropists, nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs to innovate. But philanthropic innovation is not just about creating something new. It also means applying new thinking to old problems, processes and systems. " - Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

" Nonprofits are the intermediaries between generosity and social change. " - Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

" Of course, giving is deeply emotional. But supplementing emotion with research makes it more likely that a gift can have a bigger impact. It’s like any investment. After all, you wouldn’t put funds into stocks or bonds without understanding the potential return. Why wouldn’t you do the same when investing in society? " - Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

" As technology changes the way we communicate, connect, create, consume and innovate, it is democratizing access to opportunity. Education is no exception. " - Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

" My giving story started with my parents – my late mother, Frances Arrillaga, who dedicated her life to philanthropic and community service, and my father, John Arrillaga, whose daily generosity of heart, mind, and hands-on contributions make him one of the most extraordinary philanthropists I know. " - Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

" My mother taught me that to maximize your philanthropic potential, you need to constantly challenge your capabilities and put yourself in situations that are not always comfortable. Through her example, I discovered that there is no more beautiful way to live a life than to live a life of service. " - Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

" ‘Giving 2.0’ was born of my desire to redefine and democratize philanthropy. " - Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen