We’ve talked a great deal about the ways that small acts of kindness can have powerful results.
They can truly change someone’s outlook and brighten their day. Today, I’d like to move on to
discuss ways to give back and share with others that involve more effort. If you have the time,
money or other resources to give, there are a lot of ways to make a big impact on the world
around you. These types of activities may not be for everyone, but they’re certainly worthwhile if
you are able to take part in them. Let’s explore some of the large-scale random acts of kindness
you can take on if you want to provide in a grand way.
Start or Participate in a Fundraiser
Fundraising is important and can benefit a number of causes, from individuals in need to assisting
the victims of natural disasters. Spearheading or even taking part in an established movement can
entail a great deal of work and commitment. The results are usually tremendous, though. If you
want to help someone in a big way, setting up or helping with a fundraiser is a great way to do it.
You could rally everyone at your school, office or community to get involved. It’s also possible for
your movement to reach a national scale, depending upon your resources and public interest.
Create a Foundation or Nonprofit
Another way to see results on a big scale is to set up a charitable foundation or nonprofit
organization. You can benefit a particular cause through your efforts, and the number of people it’s
possible to help is impactful. In order to do either of these activities, you will likely need a large
amount of money and the help of experts like lawyers and financial advisers. However, it is
possible to obtain grants or other funding backers to help you. There may be fewer limits than you
think.
Participate in Philanthropy
Volunteering is something you can do in your free time on occasion. Many people do this. It can
also be undertaken at a larger level. You could take on the effort of establishing a crew of
volunteers, perhaps from your work or just among friends, to help out a particular cause.
Sometimes the benefactors of such volunteerism are individuals or families who are experiencing
a difficult time. Other times, an existing organization can reap the rewards of your efforts.
Volunteering on a large-scale may seem intimidating, but it’s not so bad when many people pitch
in. You just might be the motivational leader to make it happen.
If you’ve ever felt compelled to make a difference in a big way, consider one of these options.
Some extra effort, dedication and resources can result in a random act of kindness that goes
beyond anything you ever imagined.