by Dawn Franks | Nov 16, 2021 | Blog, Business, Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Nonprofits
Catalog shopping is a finely-honed skill. I know this comes as no surprise because most of us have kicked it up a notch as we weathered the shutdown of 2020 and dealt with the loss of some of the mom-and-pop shops we frequented. We may need special assistance at our...
by Margie Boyd | Jul 7, 2021 | About Your Philanthropy, Blog, Business, Donors, Family, Giving, Guest Blogs, Nonprofits, Wealth
This past weekend I had some extra time to read a book that has been patiently waiting for me to pay it some attention…Accidental Philanthropist – A Journey Towards Intentional Generosity by Steve Perry. A respected Facebook friend recommended it so I headed...
by Dawn Franks | Aug 21, 2019 | Business, Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Next Generation, Nonprofits
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...
by Dawn Franks | Feb 24, 2016 | Business, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation
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...
by Dawn Franks | Jan 28, 2016 | Business, Donors, Giving
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...
by Dawn Franks | Mar 26, 2015 | Business, Giving
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...
