There's soft power gained by effective and selective charitable giving. Donating to specific major charities and organizations that operate at a metropolitan le

There's soft power gained by effective and selective charitable giving. Donating to specific major charities and organizations that operate at a metropolitan level can provide access and influence with other organizations and donors that can't be bought by any other avenue. Dollars and cents, you're absolutely right. But at a certain point, money isn't that valuable to the wealthy.