Most people wait until they feel financially secure before giving anything away, telling themselves generosity is something for later. MacKenzie Scott decided against that logic almost immediately after her divorce made her one of the wealthiest women in the world. "My approach to philanthropy will continue to be thoughtful," she wrote. "It will take time and effort and care. But I won't wait. And I will keep at it until the safe is empty." It reads like two competing instincts, patience and urgency, refusing to cancel each other out. Coming from someone who has since given away more money, faster, than almost any philanthropist in modern history, the line reads less like an aspiration and more like a plan she has actually kept to. Rather than creating a large foundation with layers of bureaucracy, Scott moved quickly, directing billions to charities, educational institutions and community organisations. Her donations have reshaped conversations about modern philanthropy, trust-based giving and how wealth can be distributed more effectively.
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