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How Understanding Nonprofit Duplication Makes You a Better Donor
Sitting across the table was a gentleman I had just met. He excitedly described how the new nonprofit he envisioned, would change lives. Almost breathless between sentences, his vision ended with this new nonprofit organization spanning the country in every community. Not wanting to dampen the enthusiasm, I sat back
How SMART Gifts Can Transform Faith-based Giving
Smart is such a great word. It makes us feel good, as in what great glasses – they make you look so smart. Or, look how fast my dog learned that trick – he’s so smart. Today we have smartboards in classrooms. Forget chalk and erasers. We even have the
When to Have This One Talk to Ensure an Enduring Legacy
Are we too late? That was the question asked casually by an acquaintance. Too late for what? Too late for one of the most important conversations you can have with your adult children. I understand late. Most days I practice stretching time: I ignore the clock, stretching every minute to
Nine Best Life Lesson Tips to Enhance Generations of Giving
Blinking lights. School zones. Weather changes. Fall is right around the corner. Recent rainy days here at the start of school reminded me of my first day in middle school. I proudly wore a dress I made in the Singer sewing class over the summer. In full disclosure, my
How Your Gift to Early Childhood Education for All Children Matters
There’s a new puppy in my house. Sophie is a precious Corgi when she’s sound asleep. She’s a dynamo wide-awake, racing through the house on an invisible racetrack only she can see. She is fond of bare feet and wrapping herself around my leg on trips across the house. It’s
Seven Tips to Use Conflict to Experience Productive Family Gatherings
Have you been to a family gathering this summer? Did you hear a story at the BBQ, Fourth of July celebration, reunion, or wedding reception? You know, the story about your sibling, cousin, or grandparent that ends with, “that’s a good one.” A story has probably already come to mind.
How Generosity Will Make You Wiser and Happier Today
At twenty-five, I frequently lamented that I couldn’t wait to be thirty-five years old. That might seem odd, but I was sure I would be taken seriously by thirty-five. My ideas, opinions, and suggestions would carry more weight. Of course, by the time I reached thirty-five, I discovered it wasn’t
How Generosity Experiences at Family Gatherings Grows Family Legacy
At a family reunion, I learned my father paid his younger siblings a nickel for their chocolate pudding when he came home on military leave. He was the oldest of nine, so I imagine there was as much opportunity to purchase one of his favorite desserts as his siblings pocketing
How Summer Days Are a Chance for Kids to Find Generosity Experiences
Someone once said, “Spring is a lovely reminder of how beautiful things can be.” Indeed, leaves and grass turn green almost overnight, and flowers pop out of tree branches and up from beds. But, here, in this part of Texas, spring is short-lived. The warmer days we’ve longed for finally