Insights for Better Giving and Stronger Nonprofits
Featured Article

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
The Latest

My Dad at 94: Still learning, still teaching, still helping.
I can make the drive to Dad’s house blindfolded. I’ve driven from Tyler to the San Antonio area for 50 years. The route is familiar

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

2024 Giving Trends: What the numbers say — and why stories still matter
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 questions

How my coaching conversations cross borders and why giving values matter
I’ve long believed in the power of a single, well-timed conversation. One thoughtful exchange can spark clarity, reinforce purpose, and send ripples well beyond what

How questions lead nonprofits and funders to work better together
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 questions

How grandchildren learn generosity from the everyday tag-along
A morning walk triggered a fond memory from early June in the mid-1960s. The water was cold as I jumped into the shallow end of

Ask a Simple Question, Find Hard Answers, But Make a Better Organization
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

Honor 2025 Graduates with a Donation to a Favorite Nonprofit
The graduations happening all around us create unexpected giving moments like the one I had a few years ago. Opening the mail, I was startled