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Six questions to answer that ensure your legacy lives beyond you
The Nobel Story: A riddle of legacy Each October, the Nobel Prize Committee announces laureates in peace, literature, science, and economics. The names are secret
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Make the Summer Count: Eight easy ways to teach children generosity and create lasting memories
A few weeks ago, a colleague rushed into our meeting, apologizing for the casual appearance. School had been out for two days, and the carefully
Six Ways to Identify Where to Give in Unfamiliar Locations
Unprecedented. Unparalleled. 100-year event. Words and phrases used to describe the plunging temperatures across Texas and the deep south as a polar vortex of arctic
How to Love Your Favorite Nonprofit Organization this Month
School-age memories are often etched into our psyche. For me, these memories are either clear and colorful or vague and foggy. One of the clear,
Like Dr. Seuss, Care a Whole Awful Lot
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” That’s sage advice from one of the most
How the Goldilocks Rule Makes Your Giving “Just Right”
A bowl of oatmeal with steam dancing above is just right in my opinion. Goldilocks would disagree and declare my bowl of oatmeal “too hot.”
How to Become Santa for Someone this Year
In the late sixties, my family moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming. My brother and I arrived at our new school in the middle of an outbreak
Helpers Can Make Year-End Giving More Meaningful
Helpers come in all sizes and forms. It has been such an odd year. I can’t imagine what things might be like at the North
How to Join the Donation Crowd and Avoid Fear of the Unknown
Are you feeling down about the future? Join the crowd. Let’s create our own crowd – let’s hang together and give together so that others,
Online Gifts: How to Better Reach Your Giving Goals
Have you made a gift online this year? Chances are the answer is yes. A growing number of donors respond to a Facebook post or
Overcoming Fear of Failure Can Change the World
A nonprofit sector strategist I follow writes a blog called Socialtrend Spotter. Suzanne Smith, author, founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects, often provides excellent