# Special 19: The Great Philanthropists - Andrew Carnegie: The Starting Point of Modern Philanthropy

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Podcast: [Around with Randall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/around-with-randall-4644387)
Published: 2026-06-02T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Andrew Carnegie did not believe philanthropy was simply about relieving immediate need. He believed it was about creating opportunities that could create generational change. In this special episode, we look at how Carnegie’s philosophy shaped modern giving through libraries, education, research, and long-term investment in human potential. Challenging nonprofits to think beyond short-term charity and ask a harder question. Are we only responding to problems, or are we helping people escape them? A reflection on wealth, responsibility, and the deeper purpose of philanthropy.

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