by Dawn Franks | Apr 4, 2016 | Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation
Most mornings you can find me walking early with my dependable old dog and two curious cats. Yes, the cats do go with us on the walk. It is quite the sight! Watching them interact one day, I realized you can trust the next generation. I’ll explain. I’ve wondered more...
by Dawn Franks | Mar 23, 2016 | 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...
by Dawn Franks | Dec 3, 2015 | Donors, Family, Giving
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...
by Dawn Franks | Nov 12, 2015 | Donors, Family, 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...
by Dawn Franks | Jun 18, 2015 | Donors, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation
She waves proudly in the wind. As I drive down neighborhood streets evidence of our patriotism is most on exhibit between June 14 and July 4. Our Flag stands proudly in front yards next to mailboxes and flies from porches, street after street. As a young teen living...
by Dawn Franks | May 21, 2015 | Family, Giving
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...