Is Your Donation Helping or Hurting? The Ethics of Corporate Charity | The Good People Project

The Good People Project: Kindness, Service & Community · Oct 25, 2026 · 8m · transcript

In this episode of The Good People Project, host Felicia McQuaid explores the complex and often uncomfortable ethics of corporate charity. This discussion is essential for anyone involved in philanthropy, social impact, or community organizing who wants to understand the difference between performative philanthropy and practical support. We examine how massive corporations use logos and donations for brand image, often turning human dignity into a marketing asset rather than addressing root causes. If you have ever felt that your struggle was being monetized for someone else's quarterly…