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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

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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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2024 Giving Trends: What the numbers say — and why stories still matter

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

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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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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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Today’s Gift Can Impact the Future

The first bicycle I attempted to ride lacked training wheels and was a bit large for me. My cousin was

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Seven Tips To Teach Generosity to Kids Before Summer Ends

Summer is almost done! School clothes and supplies are on sale. Amidst the plans for one last trip to visit

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How Nonprofits Got Smarter and What it Means for Donors

I turned the calendar page this morning and found this quote: “Starting over is not starting from scratch; it’s starting

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3 Questions and 3 Tips to Give Like Melinda Gates

I stepped out of the sunroom to a sunny, cool morning. Then I realized it’s mid-June, and the year is

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