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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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The Moment Between Branches
Innovation often requires the courage to step where there isn’t a clear path yet. I climbed as high as I could, which was just high
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
How Life Stories Become the Legacy You Leave
The everyday life you live is the legacy you leave. Yes, the stories of our lives become our legacy. We have no choice in the
Why a Gift Now Is as Important as One That Changes the Future
The first bicycle I attempted to ride lacked training wheels and was a bit large for me. My cousin was eighteen months older, taller and
How Your Small Donation Will Make You the Best Donor
Five years ago, a funny-sounding start-up company called Silidog caught my attention. Researching crowdfunding, I stumbled across Mickey Lickstein’s project on Kickstarter, a web-based platform