A card from Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
Charity, Community Service & Good Deeds
You want to give back to your community, religious institution, your kids’ schools, or whatever causes are meaningful to you or to others who ask for your support. This cardholder is generous with his or her time (making the meatloaf for the neighborhood meal train) and also your family’s money, so don’t forget to consult the “money manager” before making pledges at the annual school fundraiser you can’t afford.
Holding this card means owning all three
Conception
You want to give back to the community
Planning
- Researching charities
Execution
- Making donations
- Volunteering
- Collecting donations for food banks/Serving on charity boards
- Meal trains and other community support
- Visiting the sick
Suggested Minimum Standard of Care
Do both partners feel good about your contributions to your community/greater world?
A starting point. You and your partner agree the real standard together, and the holder meets it without reminders.
Holding it well
- The holder owns all of it: noticing, planning and doing. No “just tell me what to do.”
- Agree the Minimum Standard of Care together, then let the holder meet it their way.
- Not working? Bring it to the weekly check-in and re-deal it. Don’t take it back mid-week.
Put this card on your table
Deal it, agree its standard, and see who holds what. Free.