Listening to someone talk about family is always full of emotion – funny, sad, uplifting, surprising. Such a conversation is a gift; there is so much to learn. I had just such a conversation with Carrie-Ann Jasper recently. She shared from the heart their family story and how Jasper Ventures became the success it is today. And especially how they changed a decision to make an anonymous and signif ...[Read More]
How One Family Brings Their Faith to Work and Changes the Lives of Children!
Small Business Philanthropy ROI
From micro loans and businesses to downsizing and tiny homes, small has captured our attention. Small businesses are a staple of any community. According to the Small Business Administration website as big business eliminated jobs small businesses grew adding more than eight million new jobs. Mom and pop businesses, small firms and companies make up the main-street of every community. Small busine ...[Read More]
Philanthropy Partnerships Create Better Community
In every community there are examples of philanthropy partnerships. It is partnership between philanthropy, business, government and the people that creates better communities. They come together to accomplish what matters. From Philanthropy Partnerships to Parking In my community right now it’s a three story parking garage with a wonderful bronze statue at the entrance. The statue is of the man w ...[Read More]
Giving is a Business Matter
Let’s talk about how giving can be an important part of the WHY of buying. Author Simon Sinek says “People don’t buy or give to WHAT you do or HOW you do it, they buy or give to WHY you do it.” Once you open this door and include giving in your WHY you need to know the HOW. In a recent article I reflected on three companies, each philanthropic minded – Newman’s Own, Target and locally ...[Read More]