How I Raised $700 Million: Charity: Water Founder: Scott Harrison | E153

The Diary Of A CEO

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Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of Charity: Water, one of the most innovative non-profit organisations in the world. Bringing the Netflix model to the charity sector, Scott has built a positive community around trying to bring drinking water to the 700 million people who don't have access to it.

To help Scott in his mission, we are donating 100% of the advertising revenue from this episode to help people access clean water. If you’d like to donate also, click here: https://www.charitywater.org/thediaryofaceo

Topics: 00:00 Intro 01:21 Early Years 10:58 Attention seeking & becoming a nightclub promoter 15:22 Being deprived of fun led me into drugs and alcohol abuse 21:17 Finding my purpose 29:22 Leaving my life and vice behind 35:41 Humanitarian work in Africa and its impact on me 41:58 How did it feel helping people & starting your own charity? 48:01 Promoting clean water for the whole world 56:40 What struggles did the charity face? 01:05:15 Work-life balance 01:07:11 The importance of giving and service 01:13:14 Our last guest's question

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Scott: https://www.instagram.com/scottharrison/ https://twitter.com/scottharrison/

Scott’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thirst-Story-Redemption-Compassion-Mission/dp/1524762865/

Charity: Water: https://www.charitywater.org

Mentioned books: The Pursuit of God - Tozer, A. W https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pursuit-God-W-Tozer/dp/1940177103

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Brief Summary

Scott Harrison shares his journey from nightlife promoter to founder of Charity: Water, emphasizing the importance of clean water and integrity in charity work.

Key points

Scott Harrison's Transformation. From a nightlife promoter to a humanitarian, Scott Harrison reflects on his journey to change lives.
A Life-Changing Decision. After a threatening encounter, the narrator decides to leave New York and reflect on life.
The Call to Action. Inspired by a mentor, the narrator vows to ensure everyone has access to clean water.
The 100% Model. Charity Water promises that 100% of donations go directly to clean water projects.
A Million Dollar Miracle. An entrepreneur saves the charity with a million dollar donation, changing everything.
The Power of Generosity. A conversation about the surprising generosity of donors and the importance of asking for more.

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