I chose to summarize the Anonymous Donor (AD) interview because I
respect the fact that this person does so much for the community yet desires no
recognition. This is a true sign of philanthropy because the process becomes
all about the giving and not about the giver.
We see from the start that this person comes from a
wealthier Jewish family that is not new to the business world and non-profits.
This family structure helped because the AD was about to soak in information
from his father about the business world. Simple conversations at the dinner
table and on the phone can go a log way for children that are always ready to
soak in any information provided to them. AD explains that philanthropy is not
her priority, as she rather focuses on motherhood and farming, but the world is
always in need and she goes everything possible to stop any suffering.
“Bodhicitta” explains an enlightened mind, which is the reason why AD does what
she does. To have a positive life and attitude, AD turns to meditation, prayer,
and other practices. Spiritual practices often help people clear up their
thoughts in order to tackle the day with a rested mind. It is interesting that AD’s family success was a result of
immigration and hardship. They were good at grain trade but were Jews in
Russia, so they had to prove themselves worthy enough to make trade in the
main lands. They could not own land but found ways to be influential in society at
the time through commerce.
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