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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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There is an old parable about several blind men encountering an elephant for the first time. One touches the trunk and insists the elephant is
How fourteen minutes a day can inspire generosity: A Holiday Giving Guide
If you could change the world in the time it takes to read a bedtime story to a child, would you try? The holiday season
Four strategies to build better mini-teams and make the mission work
Sitting in the bleachers at a Whitehouse High School football game thirteen years ago, I heard my husband pronounce the quarterback nothing short of amazing.
Your nonprofit leadership playbook: Creating teams to support growth & change
It’s football season: a time when many of us are cheering for our favorite teams and analyzing every play. The more I’ve watched over the
Can giving still be anonymous in a digital world?
In a world where even a cup of coffee leaves a digital fingerprint, is it still possible to give anonymously? From online donation forms to
How board hats and donor skills create dynamic change in nonprofit life
Quick Stops Along the Way is a monthly collection of issues, challenges, and thoughts I think you’ll find helpful on the road ahead. Send your
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
How smart donors unlock powerful giving with key questions about nonprofit boards
Quick Stops Along the Way is a monthly collection of issues, challenges, and thoughts I think you’ll find helpful on the road ahead. Send your
Four ways to think small about giving that lead to the biggest impact
Today reminded me of an important point: almost all great ideas start small. And some of those small beginnings grow into sophisticated nonprofit organizations delivering