“Where do I even start? How do I research charities? Who’s actually doing great work? Once I do give, where’s the money really going? If I’m not rich, can I even make an impact?” These are a just a few of the questions that pop when young professionals think about giving. To answer these, Joel Pollick, Founder and CEO of Percent Pledge, has made it his mission to empower every young professional to become a philanthropist and easily make giving a habit. In this post, Pollick discusses the importance of simplicity, transparency, and even fear.
Solve Your Charity Challenges and Make Giving a Habit with Joel Pollick’s Percent Pledge (Clone)
On March 13th, 1871 invited a group of entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to address challenges associated with financial and tax regulations. Taking the lens of established or soon-to-be entrepreneurs, the forum was full of insights and best practices on how founders could navigate their way through a web of complex regulations. This policy forum was created in partnership with Groundwork, a workshop series focused on foundational topics for entrepreneurs.
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After more than two years at 1871, WiSTEM Co-Facilitator Jessica Williams is moving on. In this post, Williams reflects on a number of her most memorable moments and experiences at WiSTEM, 1871’s 12-week, curriculum-based accelerator for women entrepreneurs.