by Dawn Franks | Aug 27, 2015 | Donors, Giving
Did you know philanthropy zones are easy to miss? They lack clearly marked signs. Sometimes philanthropy zones have signs but they are confusing. It’s like the school zone I drove through this week. It’s really two overlapping zones – one a public...
by Dawn Franks | Aug 12, 2015 | Next Generation
In honor of “The Dog Days of Summer” let’s talk about a new opportunity to be philanthropic and entrepreneurial at the same time. For a $20 donation you can support the start-up of Silidog Silent Tags. It’s the best kind of opportunity – a way to make life better for...
by Dawn Franks | Jul 24, 2015 | Giving, Next Generation
A Young Philanthropist Begins We asked a group of kids between the ages of eight and thirteen to come up with ideas to donate their own money. Two nine year old boys (an important element of the story) put their heads together in serious and silly discussion. When it...
by Dawn Franks | Jul 15, 2015 | Donors, Giving
The weather man predicted 100 degree days are on the horizon. It’s too hot here in Texas for most outdoor activities unless you’re heading for water. It’s hard to even find a breeze. My solution is early morning walks before the thermometer starts climbing. Then I...
by Dawn Franks | Jun 18, 2015 | Donors, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation
She waves proudly in the wind. As I drive down neighborhood streets evidence of our patriotism is most on exhibit between June 14 and July 4. Our Flag stands proudly in front yards next to mailboxes and flies from porches, street after street. As a young teen living...
