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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
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
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.
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
How the Uncommon Giving Conversation Will Spark Your Giving
If I say $3.99 or $4.05, you already know what I’m talking about – the fast-rising cost of gas at the pumps. It’s suddenly such
Why Small Organizations Matter Just as Much as Large Organizations
Early this year, I set a goal to make at least one charitable gift every month. As I thought about the year, I realized it
Why Social Media Likes and Shares Aren’t Enough for Donors
Not too long ago, just a decade or so, action required considerable movement by using large muscle groups like glutes, quads, and hamstrings; we got
What Giving Style Is at the Heart of Your Philanthropy?
News flash: Nonprofit organizations seldom have concrete goals, measurable outcomes or a precise strategic plan which can be relied upon by the donor to make safe,
How to Decide the Best Way to Help Ukraine Now and Later
Tears filled my eyes Wednesday morning, March 9, reading accounts of now 2 million refugees fleeing Ukraine. My heart aches from the images and stories.
How To Turn Your Next Special Event Into Impact-Driven Opportunity
If you’re a glass-half-full sort of person, then a room full of donors might be just the opportunity you’re looking for. In October of 2019,