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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

Why the Holidays Are the Best Time to Model Giving
I’ve shared this story before, but the message remains important to the heart of giving. Take a moment to learn why ladders matter on Christmas

How Hidden Risks Can Make Giving Decisions a Challenge
When I was about three or so years old, my family went for a drive in the Colorado mountains. I think we went for a

Five Questions That Will Make Your Giving Meaningful
Why should you give philanthropically and strive to make a difference? The answer goes beyond different vehicles for giving, choosing the right organizations, and even

One of Our Greatest Gifts — Our Time!
Dawn Franks has significantly impacted my thinking (and acting) about the ideas of legacy and generosity. When she asked me to consider writing some personal

Learning to Honor Lessons From Our Grandparents
Why do we celebrate Grandparents Day? Grandparents are cool. I vote we celebrate all month long! Originally established by presidential decree in 1978, it is intended as a

Three Ways to Ask Questions and Make Your Giving Powerful
The school zones are back, so slowing down should be top of my mind as I head for work every morning. After less than a week

How Did Paul Revere Make Being a Hero so Easy?
On a work trip, I made time for the American Freedom Trail in Boston with a guide dressed as Elizabeth Foster Goose. Along for the history

Turn Special Event Fundraising Into Philanthropy Networking
It’s always a lift when someone says one of these articles impacted their thinking. That happened recently at a local restaurant when a reader stopped

Grandparents Teach Giving Thru Action
While exiting my car, I noticed a young teenager, phone in hand, sitting in the front seat of a truck. Her glance revealed an unhappy