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What shapes the way we give?

After thirteen years in the Air Force, my dad decided it was time for a change. So, we moved from

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Your legacy is already being written.

Clicking through the movie list, a Civil War story caught my attention. I settled in to watch The Colt, not expecting

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The surprising power of one little word.

The eraser hurtled directly toward me. I had just asked my favorite professor if he could explain the concept one

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What ice cream taught me about generosity

The guards waved thousands of German citizens onto Wiesbaden Air Base one warm day in mid-May 1970. Known simply as

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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

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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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