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Seeing the whole elephant: Understanding donor giving fingerprints

There is an old parable about several blind men encountering an elephant for the first time. One touches the trunk

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Can giving still be anonymous in a digital world?

In a world where even a cup of coffee leaves a digital fingerprint, is it still possible to give anonymously?

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How smart donors unlock powerful giving with key questions about nonprofit boards

Quick Stops Along the Way is a monthly collection of issues, challenges, and thoughts I think you’ll find helpful on

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Four ways to think small about giving that lead to the biggest impact

Today reminded me of an important point: almost all great ideas start small. And some of those small beginnings grow

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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

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How Nonprofits Are Impacted by Big Policy Changes in Washington 

From The Road Ahead Blog Ever find yourself multi-tasking while driving? Here’s how it goes for me: I jump in

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The Road Ahead: Quick Stops Along the Way

Be sure to look for the signs! “Quick Stops Along the Way” is a monthly collection of issues, challenges and

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The Road Ahead

Join me on a twisting road that leads to surprising changes A small hand-painted image of a road curving beyond

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You Choose – Riley or Seuss – Who’s Best for Donor and Nonprofit Alike

What’s that saying, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” It’s

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How to Level Up: Transform Your Mom & Pop Shop to Give Like Big Players

Photo by Shashi Chaturvedula on Unsplash Let’s talk about the business of philanthropy – not improving nonprofits with business principles,

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