“I’ve created a guidebook that lays out the tools needed to begin the most fulfilling job anyone can do, which is to help the less fortunate.”
That was Philanthropist and Author Jean Shafiroff, hosting a special talk for her new book Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give, at Barnes & Noble in New York City.
On the heels of her animal rescue mission in Nicaragua to help abused and abandoned animals, Jean shared with the audience how to get started in charitable work, without writing a big check.
Using examples from her own life, Jean provided a roadmap on giving back by explaining that everyone has something to give, no matter how small.
A big question of the night was about starting a charity. Jean Shafiroff who chairs seven charities, reveled the enormous undertaking involved. With over one million charities in the U.S. and many overlapping efforts, Jean expressed a need for consolidation.
Surrounded by family members Martin Shafiroff and Elizabeth Shafiroff, other guests included John Lutri, Victor de Souza, Dawn Marie Grannum, Amy Gautreau, and Pamela Morgan,