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.

Show 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

Next Steps:

• Connect with Kelly Hall
• Share your giving stories @OpportunityMade
• Send this podcast to someone who is ready to leave a legacy, do good, or solve the crypto issues we discussed

Episode Resources:

• Kelly Hall | LinkedIn
• Kelly Hall | CU Website
• Young Alumni Giving Week | Events and Activities