Chuck Feeney: The secret billionaire

Chuck Feeney: The secret billionaire

Most of the dictionaries in the world define Philanthropy as “the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people”, but no one has ever mentioned that it has to be rewarded or recognized. (Attention grabber) Chuck Feeney has led an extraordinary life. He became one of the wealthiest men on the planet, but throughout his life has chosen to remain outside the glare of the media spotlight. The world should be aware of Chuck Feeney’s way of living and giving. Throughout his life Chuck Feeney showed the twenthieth century philanthropists that is not necessary to be recognized for every donation they make, that the only award you should win by doing humanitarian work is the self-satisfaction of helping people. (Thesis statement) The purpose of my speech is to talk to you a little bit about how this humble man maintained in secret for many years his philanthropic activities and in what way he has helped thousands during his life. (Need to know).

            Firstly (transition)

1.     Subtopic one: Feeney maintained his philanthropic activities anonymous for more than 15 years

a.     Foundation of Atlantic Philanthropies

b.     Anonymous organization

c.     Donations made by Atlantic Philanthropies

d.     Humanitarian activities of Atlantic Philanthropies

Furthermore (transition)

2.     Subtopic two: Inspiration to others

a.     Signatory for Giving Pledge

b.     Warren Buffet and Bill Gates inspiration.

c.     Example to many other billionaires.

Moreover  (transition)

3.     Subtopic three: Reasons for Chuck Feeney donations

a.     His lifestyle

b.     Belief in giving

c.     Life not driven by money

d.     Humble life

In conclusion (transition), there should be more humanitarian people like Chuck Feeney, that give to others without expecting any personal benefit, that see money as a tool to help society and not as a source of unlimited power. To summarize the beliefs and the way of thinking of this generous man, I’m going quote some of his most famous words: “I had one idea that never changed in my mind—that you should use your wealth to help people. I try to live a normal life, the way I grew up. I set out to work hard, not to get rich." (Concluding remark)

Bibliography:

"Giving While Living." Atlantic Philanthropies. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 June 2014.

"Chuck Feeney | Biography, Pictures and Facts." Famous Entrepreneurs. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 June 2014.