by Dawn Franks | Jan 12, 2021 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Giving, Nonprofits
A bowl of oatmeal with steam dancing above is just right in my opinion. Goldilocks would disagree and declare my bowl of oatmeal “too hot.” Like Goldilocks’ preference for baby bear’s “just right” porridge, donors have a just right style of giving. Because each of us...
by Dawn Franks | Dec 15, 2020 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving
In the late sixties, my family moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming. My brother and I arrived at our new school in the middle of an outbreak of strep throat, also known as streptococcus. The outbreak was severe. They began weekly throat cultures on every student and sending...
by Dawn Franks | Dec 3, 2020 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Giving, Nonprofits
Helpers come in all sizes and forms. It has been such an odd year. I can’t imagine what things might be like at the North Pole. What would Santa Claus do without his helpers, elves in green suits with pointy toes, to prepare for the all-important worldwide...
by Dawn Franks | Nov 18, 2020 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Giving, Nonprofits
Are you feeling down about the future? Join the crowd. Let’s create our own crowd – let’s hang together and give together so that others, including our families and friends, will find help when it is needed. I’m sure you’ll fit right in. Giving is different this year,...
by Dawn Franks | Nov 4, 2020 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation
Have you made a gift online this year? Chances are the answer is yes. A growing number of donors respond to a Facebook post or a Tweet to give but ask few questions about the group or nonprofit making the ask. A few clicks and it’s done. Gift made. Endorphins...
by Dawn Franks | Sep 29, 2020 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Nonprofits
A nonprofit sector strategist I follow writes a blog called Socialtrend Spotter. Suzanne Smith, author, founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects, often provides excellent insight and suggestions for her readers. She speaks directly into the most immediate struggles...