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Chronicle of Philanthropy Publication, September 19th, 2010
“Making an Investment in Others”
by Caroline Preston Link to original source

Jill A. Warren, nonprofit consultant (West Bloomfield, Mich.)

How much she makes: Ms. Warren, 51, and her husband, the Rev. Robert D. Schoenhals, 60, a Methodist minister, typically earn just over $100,000 when they are both working.

How much she gives: Between 30 and 60 percent of her and her husband’s income, for a total of $520,000 over their 17 years of marriage. The couple gives away what they would be spending on rent or a mortgage if the Methodist church didn’t provide them free housing.

Why she gives: Ms. Warren says she and Mr. Schoenhals were struck by how much stuff they had acquired before they got married. That anti-consumerist impulse, along with their religious faith, compelled the couple to make a commitment to living a generous life. They support humanrights and civil-rights groups, social•service organizations, and churches. Says Ms. Warren: “We look at it as investing our money in other people rather than ourselves.”

How it has affected her: Saving little hasn’t always been easy, especially when Ms. Warren and her husband were both out of work a few years ago. But they have put a daughter through private college and graduate school, and they eat well, travel, and say they are frequently reminded of the reasons they like to give. Says Ms. Warren: “It’s made us more mindful of what we have and how lucky we are.”


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