Beyond the Booth: The Power of Giving in Your Voiceover Business
- Anne Ganguzza
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
with Danielle Famble & Jennifer Clark
BOSSes, Anne Ganguzza is joined by Danielle Famble and special guest Jennifer Clark (Host of Human Kindness at Work podcast) for a Boss Money Talk Series crossover episode. They explore the profound impact of charitable giving. This episode demonstrates that giving—whether time, money, or relationships—is not just good for the soul; it’s a strategic act that combats hopelessness, strengthens local ties, and creates powerful networking opportunities for your voiceover business.
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Chapter Summaries
The Mental Wellness Fuel of Giving
(02:43) Jennifer Clark discusses the psychological benefits of giving, noting that in a world constantly filled with bad news, intentional acts of kindness combat depression and offer hope. Giving is equated to "linking arms" with helpers already on the ground, changing one's perspective from overwhelming problems to active solutions.
Beyond Money: Giving Time and Relationships
(07:17) The hosts address the common barrier to giving ("I don't have enough money"). They redefine resources to include time, energy, and relationships (social capital). Danielle shares examples of giving time (childcare respite) and social capital (making beneficial connections) that are immeasurable in value.
Strategic Giving: The Business Benefits
(12:53) Danielle and Jennifer discuss the direct benefits of charitable giving for voice actors' businesses. Benefits include tax deductions (when donating to a 501c3), and, more importantly, networking with local business leaders and like-minded people—often proving more successful than traditional Chamber of Commerce meetings.
100 Voices Who Care: Collective Generosity
(22:30) Jennifer and Danielle introduce 100 Voices Who Care, a charitable organization of voice actors that pools $100 donations quarterly. The combined funds go to one nominated local nonprofit that wins the majority vote. This model allows voice actors to make a huge collective impact without the individual financial burden.
The No-Excuse Policy
(19:19) The hosts stress that a small donation is better than waiting to donate a large sum. They advise listeners to put their "blinders on" and not compare their giving to others. If a listener is hesitant, they are invited to attend the next 100 Voices Who Care meeting as a guest to simply observe and learn.
The Success Story of The Grooming Project
(27:29) Jennifer shares a powerful success story: The Grooming Project (now Prosperity), a nonprofit that received a large donation from 100 Voices Who Care. The organization helps single parents break the cycle of poverty through job training in pet grooming, illustrating the life-changing impact of the collective donations.
Top 10 Takeaways for Voice Actors:
Fuel Your Mental Health: Intentional giving is a powerful antidote to feeling overwhelmed or depressed by world events.
Redefine Resources: Giving is not just money; your time, energy, and professional relationships are equally valuable assets to donate.
Build Social Capital: Networking through charitable organizations often leads to stronger, more authentic business relationships than traditional cold networking.
Join the Helpers: Instead of trying to fix large problems alone, join existing organizations (like 100 Voices Who Care) to amplify your impact.
Leverage Tax Benefits: Strategic financial donations to 501c3 organizations can be written off against your taxes, making giving a smart business move.
No Gift is Too Small: Don't compare your donation to others. Even a small contribution, when pooled, can lead to a significant difference in a local community.
Embrace Collective Generosity: The 100 Voices Who Care model allows voice actors to turn a small, recurring donation into a powerful, $10,000+ quarterly gift.
Vet with Confidence: When giving to a charity, ensure it is a legitimate organization (like those vetted by Grapevine) to ensure your money is used properly.
Look for Local Impact: Focus on small, local nonprofits where your donation will have a more immediate, life-changing effect.
The Brand Benefit: Giving back strengthens your voice actor brand by signaling to clients that you are a positive, community-minded professional ("a giver").
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