by Dawn Franks | Aug 21, 2014 | About Your Philanthropy, Donors, Family, Giving
The question was posed this way. “The next time you write a column would you answer a question from “a little old lady?” Now without going into a lot of detail I know this “little old lady” quite well. Let’s just say she probably knows me better than I know myself....
by Dawn Franks | Aug 7, 2014 | Donors, Giving
Would you follow a path into woods unknown below giant trees? I would follow that path. You see I love trees and I love to follow a path to see where it goes. I’m at a place like that right now. I have no idea where my new path with Your Philanthropy will lead. I...
by Dawn Franks | Jul 10, 2014 | Donors, Giving, Nonprofits
It’s July! What comes to mind? Vacation, swimming, Barb B Q, fireworks, family, baseball. Ok, what would you add to the list? It really is that time of year that can be jam packed with activities just like another time of year – yep, Christmas time. In fact I just...
by Dawn Franks | Jun 5, 2014 | Donors, Nonprofits
Happy should describe the way you feel about serving on the board. Healthy should describe the organization. Your time on the board shouldn’t feel like a six year prison sentence, looking through the bars of early interest and well-intended commitment. You remember...
by Dawn Franks | May 21, 2014 | Donors, Giving
Please allow me to refer to the donor as HT. “HT said I made a commitment to help”; then later said “I follow through on my commitments.” Finally, HT said “I know they need my help to make this idea happen.” Three critical statements made...
by Dawn Franks | May 8, 2014 | About Your Philanthropy, Donors
I’m nearly moved into new office space. That project is nearly completed. Not long ago I even heard myself tell another person “I have nearly decided and would get back with them.” Right now there is more nearly in my life than I like. I’m...
