A few years ago, we called them the Next Generation. Now, they are the Rising Generation. They are no longer simply waiting their turn; they are rising to the occasion, and it is changing philanthropy. It is a revolution of sorts with a bullet blender effect. The first question is what kind of revolution? Is it the revolution of turning around from the Latin word revolvere -to revolve – sugg ...[Read More]
How the Rising Generation Will Revolutionize, then Conflate Philanthropy
How to Love Your Favorite Nonprofit Organization this Month
School-age memories are often etched into our psyche. For me, these memories are either clear and colorful or vague and foggy. One of the clear, colorful memories from elementary school came on February 14. Eleven years old, I was excited about the upcoming Father-Daughter Valentine’s Day Banquet. That particular day was noteworthy to others, but I was too young to care. On that very day, J ...[Read More]
How to Become Santa for Someone this Year
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 anyone home who tested positive. My brother was sent home several weeks in a row after testing positive for strep throat, although show ...[Read More]
How Life Stories Become the Legacy You Leave
The everyday life you live is the legacy you leave. Yes, the stories of our lives become our legacy. We have no choice in the matter. Others look at the trail we walked, the life journey we are on and see a legacy. The very nature of a legacy is storytelling. Our life stories are like a river that draws you along on its current. While you can’t quite see beyond the bend, looking back i ...[Read More]