The document describes the origins and growth of Charity Focus, a nonprofit organization focused on inspiring philanthropy. It began as a small gathering hosted by Nipun Mehta, the founder of Charity Focus, that grew larger than expected. This led Nipun to crash at a friend's apartment and later speak at a Charity Focus retreat. The document goes on to describe initiatives like the Failure Club, which aimed to pursue ambitious goals and confront failure, and the Karmic Auction, which transformed monetary donations into greater social impact. It provides examples of how the Karmic Auction encouraged philanthropic acts in both children and adults.

1. The Ripple Effect A Charity Focus Journey