by Dawn Franks | Aug 8, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving
Four years ago, I wrote about finding the “secret recipe” for doing great philanthropy. I answered the question often asked, “How can I be sure my gift is effective and used for my intended purpose?” It is so easy to assume there is a secret to it all because the...
by Dawn Franks | Jul 26, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation, Wealth
My recent trip to the sunshine state was missing the yellow stuff as I drove in the blinding rain up the coast of Florida from St. Augustine to Jacksonville. Driving a rental car, listening to directions from my tablet, and not being able to see more than the lights...
by Dawn Franks | Jun 21, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation
Why does a family work together to give together? Despite the challenges of just being family, something else drives them toward a philanthropic vision and provides motivation to fuel their giving efforts. Sitting with a family while they sift through formal giving...
by Dawn Franks | May 10, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Next Generation, Wealth
Are you the Warren Buffett of your social network? Do others follow your lead giving to the same organizations or in the same way you do? Two weeks ago, I spoke to a community leadership class about giving and philanthropy. We focused on everyone’s personal giving...
by Dawn Franks | Apr 12, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Nonprofits
How “anonymous” is an anonymous gift? A good place to start is what it means to you. Is it not being noticed for specific actions or gifts you made? Is it being known by a few but not the many? Is it making a gift or doing something that is unremarkable or...
by Dawn Franks | Feb 7, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving
Pockets carry what we care about, cash, change, credit cards, keys and cell phones. Pockets are hiding spots for nervous hands, little boy’s rocks and Littlest Pet Shop pets. As a child, my brother carried rocks in his pockets and my granddaughter today carries...