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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 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

Will the Impact of Tariffs Upset Our Fundraising Plans This Year?

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

Why local politics is an act of generous leadership

I was drawn to politics from an early age. When Vice President Hubert Humphrey ran against Richard Nixon, I was in seventh grade. My English

How a disappointed donor led to an unhappy ending with fewer partners

Quick Stops Along the Way is a monthly collection of issues, challenges, and thoughts I think you’ll find helpful on the road ahead. Uneven Lanes Ahead