5 Keys to Build Teamwork in Family Giving

5 Keys to Build Teamwork in Family Giving

Henry Ford said “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” I know Henry was referring to building cars but that quote also holds the keys to a sustainable blend of family and philanthropy. Success depends on teamwork...
Think. Plan. Do in 2016.

Think. Plan. Do in 2016.

Add one thing…..write donation checks. Think. Plan. Do in 2016.   Do you find yourself writing most of your donation checks in December? Do you know why?  Here are answers most of us would have to that question: I like to wait until all the requests come in so I...
Add Trust and Respect To Giving

Add Trust and Respect To Giving

Disappointment The conversation was right after Thanksgiving. The topic was Thanksgiving dinner at the Salvation Army Lodge.  There were questions about whether everyone who came through the line was really in need; evidently several were overdressed for a free meal...
Encouraging Your Grad’s Brand of Philanthropy

Encouraging Your Grad’s Brand of Philanthropy

If one of the first words out of a toddler’s mouth is no, then why is fast behind it. Parents spend a lot of time fielding innocent why questions from children and in later years the frustrating and demanding why questions from teenagers. By the time they...