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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 Your Future Legacy Can Be Greater Than the Legacy Remembered
Quickly scanning my email, I saw The Round Table. Authored by my friend Fred Smith, it’s a blog I read on Thursday mornings when I
One Tip to Be a Happy Board Member at a Healthy Organization
Before I donate to an organization in my community, I like to check out who is on the board of directors. My confidence level grows
Let’s Make it Rain the First Quarter of 2023
You’ve heard it before. It’s February. It’s Texas. “If you don’t like the weather, wait ten minutes.” I thought that phrase was strictly about Texas
Show Your Favorite Nonprofit a Lot of Love this Valentine’s Day
February arrived with Punxsutawney Phil predicting more winter and store shelves drawing us to candy displays and Valentine’s Day cards. Perhaps the most popular non-holiday
Why Answering Questions in Public Makes You a Better Donor
While waiting for my next flight, I was scanning through email, focused on the laptop screen in front of me. Ignoring the voices and sounds,
Four Easy Tips to Better Understand Nonprofit Statistics
The drive to Dallas allowed enough time to prepare for the meeting with a nonprofit organization in transition. While their mission remained the same, how
Nine Steps on the Giving Ladder You Can Share with Your Children
Peeping through a keyhole on Christmas morning, I could see the packages and toys Santa had brought. All under the age of ten, all four
How Respect and Trust Can Make You a Better Giver
Thanksgiving turkey with all the trimmings, brightly wrapped presents under Christmas trees, bicycles, and tricycles – it’s supposed to be a wonderful time of year.
How Anonymous Giving Challenges Even the Best Givers
How “anonymous” is an anonymous gift? An even better question: how anonymous is a gift to a nonprofit organization in today’s digital world? The answers are