by Dawn Franks | Aug 31, 2023 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving
The school zones are back, so slowing down should be top of my mind as I head for work every morning. After less than a week of blinking lights, something finally clicked, and I realized as I got to the end of the zone I should have slowed way down. You know the...
by Dawn Franks | Jul 19, 2023 | Dawn's Blogs, Family, Giving, Nonprofits
It’s always a lift when someone says one of these articles impacted their thinking. That happened recently at a local restaurant when a reader stopped by our table to tell me an article changed his thinking. So, it’s worth sharing again. How many special...
by Dawn Franks | Jun 12, 2023 | Dawn's Blogs, Family, Giving, Next Generation, Published
While exiting my car, I noticed a young teenager, phone in hand, sitting in the front seat of a truck. Her glance revealed an unhappy face as she returned to her phone. Once inside to pick up our corgi from a grooming session, I heard about the unhappy face....
by Dawn Franks | May 16, 2023 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving
I’m serious – the very best gift you will ever give to family and friends is to spend time on your legacy story. Right now, you’re telling yourself that no one cares about your legacy – the story behind your flavor of generosity. But I know that’s...
by Dawn Franks | May 3, 2023 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving
With spring unfolding, right now is the perfect time to share something new. Today, The Gift of Giving is available to my friends, followers, and readers. I wrote The Gift of Giving with each of you in mind. After years of listening to your stories about the...
by Dawn Franks | Apr 4, 2023 | Blog, Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Next Generation, Uncategorized
The birthday card danced across the parking lot. Decorated with a handful of balloons on the front, it seemed perfectly appropriate that a gust of wind grabbed my sack as soon as I walked out of the store. I chased after the card, wondering where the envelope had...
