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IMPACTFUL PHILANTHROPY
Donating to Ambition for the Greater Good allows you to collectively pool your resources with other attorneys, amplifying the impact of your contributions. Instead of donating in isolation, you can make a collective, measurable difference in the community.
TARGETED GIVING
The opportunity to vote on which nonprofits receive grants gives you a direct say in where your money goes, ensuring it aligns with your values and desired areas of impact.
TAX DEDUCTIBILITY
Donations to the fund are tax-deductible, providing a personal financial benefit in addition to supporting local nonprofits.
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING AND COMMUNITY BUILDING
Participation fosters connections with like-minded legal professionals, expanding your network while contributing to meaningful causes.
STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
The fund specifically targets nonprofits in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area, so you can see the tangible effects of your contributions within your own community.
CONVENIENT AND STRUCTURE GIVING
With a structured giving model, you have clarity on where and how your money will be used, making it easier to plan contributions and know that your donations are effectively managed.
Access to Justice for Vulnerable Communities:
Organizations that provide legal aid for low-income families and individuals, support for justice system reform, and civil legal assistance for under-served groups.
Advocacy for Civil Rights and Social Justice:
Organizations focusing on criminal justice reform, the promotion of civil liberties and human rights, and racial justice initiatives.
Legal Education and Mentorship:
Organizations who work with underrepresented communities by providing mentorship programs for young lawyers, educational opportunities for law students, and public legal education.
Women’s and Children’s Rights:
Nonprofits working in areas of domestic violence, family law support, and children’s rights advocacy.
POTENTIAL AREAS OF IMPACT
OUR
2025
GOALS
• 100 Founders contributing $1,000 each
• Founders will elect committee to make grant recommendations
• Annual free CLE for members followed by a cocktail party
• Annual luncheon with a guest speaker and discussion of nominated nonprofits to receive grants, followed by a member vote
• Founders event celebrating the collective impact of our grants