The School of Greatness 700 Scott Harrison: Live with Purpose or You’ll Live with Regret
Oct 1, 2018
Scott Harrison, founder of charity: water, shares his inspiring journey from nightclub promoter to philanthropist. He discusses the importance of living with purpose and how a greater cause can drive fulfillment. Harrison emphasizes the need for transparency in fundraising and the impact of small donations in providing clean water globally. He reflects on personal growth through embracing change and highlights the power of storytelling in fostering community action. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to pursue lives dedicated to service and making a difference.
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Use Dual Accounts To Guarantee Donor Trust
- Be transparent about where donor money goes; Charity Water pledged 100% of public donations to projects and raised overhead separately.
- They maintain two bank accounts: one for public project funds and a separate overhead account supported by donor families.
Absorb Fees To Keep 100 Percent Promises
- Repay fundraising fees to honor the 100% promise: Charity Water refunds credit card fees so donors effectively send full amounts to projects.
- That decision costs about $350k/year but preserves donor trust and transparency.
From Closet Floor To Donated Tribeca Office
- Early Charity Water offices evolved from a closet-floor start to donated build-outs, with vendors giving $1.3M in services for a Tribeca space.
- Scott handed visitors a card listing 30 vendors who donated to the office build to show transparency and gratitude.
