Create a lasting impact on the world around you

We’ve talked about how small acts of kindness can have powerful results, and how they can change someone’s outlook or brighten their day, but what if you want to do something a bit more ambitious?

If you have the resources to do so, there are many different ways to make an impact on the world around us. From donating money to volunteering your time to helping those in need, there are countless random acts of kindness that can have a big and lasting effect. While not everyone may be able to participate in these larger random acts of kindness, they are certainly worth exploring.

Here are just a few examples of large-scale random acts of kindness to kick-start your journey to making a grand difference:

Start or Participate in a Fundraiser

Fundraising is an incredibly effective way to support those in need. Whether individuals, families, or those affected by a natural disaster, your efforts to raise money can have a tremendous impact. Organizing a fundraiser can be challenging, requiring dedication and hard work. But it can really pay off! Whether you're organizing a school fundraiser, or even something on a national scale, rallying your peers and community to come together can be incredibly gratifying. And the potential for your movement to reach beyond your direct network is huge. What could be more rewarding than aiding those in need by leveraging the support of your wider community?

Create a Foundation or Nonprofit

By setting up a charitable foundation or nonprofit organization, you can have an even bigger impact. Not only can you help a particular cause, but the effects of your efforts can be multiplied, potentially helping countless people in need. Although you may need a large amount of money to start this venture, there are various funding models you can explore such as grants or private donors. With the help of knowledgeable lawyers and financial advisers, you can create a meaningful and long-lasting platform of giving.

Participate in Philanthropy

Volunteering is an important part of giving back to the community. Whether you're doing it on an individual level or in a group, there are so many benefits to be gained from volunteering. It can be as simple as taking some time out of your busy schedule to help out someone in need, or more organized activities with friends, co-workers, or a local organization. On a larger scale, volunteering can have a wide-reaching and lasting impact, such as creating a volunteer program to help those experiencing a particularly tough situation. Even though it can be daunting to start working on a big project, you don’t have to do it alone. In fact, it can be energizing to rally up a team of volunteers and bring sustainable change to a cause you believe in.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference in the world, why not invest in something that will have a lasting impact?

There are so many creative ways to have a positive influence, from donating time or money to your favorite charity to carrying out a random act of kindness. A little extra time, effort, and resources can result in an unexpected and generous gesture that could have far-reaching consequences.

Put your heart into it and you could be making somebody's day, week, or even life.

Until next time bright soul!

Shay