Turning Philanthropy Into Meaningful Impact with Lisa Morris

In this episode of Mission Matters Money, host Adam Torres welcomes Lisa Morris, Managing Director at AKS Family Partners and a passionate advocate for philanthropy and impact investing. Lisa shares her journey from personal loss—her beloved dog Winston Jones—to founding a transformative program that shelters pets of domestic violence survivors and individuals in addiction recovery, bridging animal welfare with human support systems. She highlights the power of combining personal passion with practical action, emphasizing that everyone, regardless of financial means, can contribute through time, small donations, or social media advocacy. Lisa also discusses the innovative 'funds for charity' initiative at iConnections Miami, where nonprofits connect with funders like in a traditional investor pitch, and champions the underutilized potential of donor-advised funds to support early-stage entrepreneurship. Her core message centers on the idea that 'we make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give,' urging listeners to align their giving with personal values and take tangible, meaningful action.