The Joy Group sits down with Aimee Laramore to talk about philanthropy, faith, fundraising, and giving.

The root of philanthropy is "phil," which is a Greek word meaning "love." Hence, we have Philadelphia the city of brotherly love which is about 30 minutes from my home in Wilmington, DE. So, for Aimee, philanthropy means the love of humankind. And it refers to the long-lasting impact and legacy that your giving will create. Philanthropy is a strategic form of giving and focuses on rebuilding.

Philanthropy asks this question: What impact do you want your financial resources to have?

Charity, on the other hand, tends to be simple, immediate acts of gratification such as purchasing tickets for raffles or attending a pancake breakfast fundraiser. Charity tends to focus on rescue and relief.

Read the full interview here.