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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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Giving to Young Nonprofits: What Donors Look For
The broad grin across a young rider’s face today often suggests pure joy from his perch atop a very tall horse. His short legs barely
How Family Giving Adds Joy to the Holidays
Will the next generation give as much as their grandparents and parents? And which generation is “the next generation”? Well, of course, the answer is
How to Make the Most of Your Time at Fundraising Events
How many special event fundraisers have you attended – this year, last year, the last decade? I’ve been to so many that it would take
Do You Know the True Cost of Success for Your Favorite Nonprofit?
What keeps you reading when you open the envelope and find a fundraising letter? Do you scan for the client numbers – people served, sheltered
Pondering Philanthropy Questions from a “Little Old Lady”
Sometimes when I sit down to write the YP Journal, a philanthropy issue is on my mind. But today there was no such burning issue,
Tips for All-Important Family Conversations
A friend shared that he planned to have a conversation very soon with his wife about some of the finer details of their financial situation.
How One Family Brings Their Faith to Work and Changes the Lives of Children!
Listening to someone talk about family is always full of emotion – funny, sad, uplifting, surprising. Such a conversation is a gift; there is so
How to Make Wise Giving Decisions When Disasters Strike
We’re right in the middle of hurricane season. Whether it’s a storm in the Atlantic or the Eastern Pacific, August is pretty much the middle
How Four Simple Behaviors Improved My Giving Habits
Once July 4th rolls around, I begin to anticipate another year rapidly coming to an end. The list of things I intend to accomplish this
How Aunts and Uncles Teach the Next Generation About Giving
The day started normally. Two generations of family members gathered around a table for the annual meeting, intent on making giving decisions for the small