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Whitney Houston?s Four Charitable Giving Lessons cited by Philanthropy Expert

Seattle?.As the world morns the sad death of Whitney Houston, Seattle philanthropy expert Richard Bray cites four lessons in charitable giving that she modeled for the world.

Speak out against injustice

She spoke against Apartheid in South Africa and sang at Nelson Mandela?s 70^th Birthday. Her lesson: Each of can speak out against injustice in our communities and worldwide. And we can encourage the heroes working to right wrongs and join efforts that bring healing to our world.

Focus your philanthropy efforts for impact

She created the Whitney Houston Foundation for children in 1989 focusing on homeless and health well-being of children. Her Lesson: While not everyone can have their own foundation, one can focus philanthropy on a specific area of passion and likely achieve greater impact in giving.

Don?t forget your roots in your giving

She contributed to those from her ethnic and cultural background. For example, in 1988 she raised $250,000 for the United Negro College Fund. Her lesson: Don?t forget your roots. Your philanthropy can lift-up others.

You have a gift to give

She gave the all the earnings from her 1991 hit the Star Spangled Banner to the Red Cross. Her Lesson: Each of us has been given a gift. Some of us can serve food at a homeless shelter. Others may be able to start a foundation or other means for significant financial giving. You can use your estate planning to leave a charitable legacy. Whatever your gift, you can use it to bring hope in our world.

?Whitney Houston gave us beautiful songs that lifted our spirits and shared some important lessons in charitable giving. We can learn from her generosity and resolve to be more effective in our personal giving in tribute to her,? says Richard Bray, Strategic Philanthropy Advisor and Renton resident.

Bray adds, ?May she R.I.P. and experience ?The Greatest Love of All? throughout eternity.?

Richard Bray is a strategic philanthropy advisor helping non-profits, individuals and businesses further their values and desire for community impact. He has helped to foster generosity in the Greater Seattle and Puget Sound region for the past twenty years. He can be reached at 206-898-7036 or Richard.Bray@FamilyValuesPhilanthropy.com

Source: http://grccsbdc.blogspot.com/2012/02/whitney-houstons-four-charitable-giving.html

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