How to Give Back in Midlife

What does giving back look like in midlife? In this episode, Brent and Rob talk about how service often shifts from something we admire to something we feel called to do. They explore the different ways people can support nonprofits through time, experience, relationships, and financial resources, and why local community impact can feel especially powerful. As part of this year’s global Podcast-a-thon, they also highlight The Cycle Effect, a Colorado nonprofit creating brighter futures for young women through mountain biking, mentorship, and access to the outdoors.

Links, resources, books mentioned:

• Join the Midlife Circus Community on Substack
• Follow us: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube
• Visit Episode Website
• The Cycle Effect
• Podcast-a-thon

Topics we are covering in this episode:

• Midlife philanthropy and the shift from achievement to contribution
• Time, experience, relationships, and resources as ways to give back
• Volunteering and using professional expertise to support nonprofits
• Donor-advised funds and strategic charitable giving
• The power of local community impact
• The Cycle Effect and its work supporting girls through mountain biking