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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

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

Take the Grandparent Challenge and Let the Grandkids Tag Along

A morning walk triggered a fond memory in early June, mid-sixties. The water was cold as I jumped into the shallow end of the pool.

How to Give Well When a Nonprofit is in Transition

A recent five-hour drive to my dad’s home was more than enough time for thoughts to drift in and out about work over the last

How Do You Know If Your Last One-third Has Started?

What if today is the beginning of the last one-third of your life? How will you define success for that last one-third? Generosity or zeroes

How Do You Slow Nonprofit Traffic in Your Mailbox?

Frankly, I’m stumped. A friend asked how to get nonprofit organizations to stop sending information, invites and fundraising letters. What makes this a complicated question,