by Dawn Franks | Oct 11, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Giving, Nonprofits
I didn’t think much of triangles in the tenth grade. They were just sides and angles. They were consistent, always a base with two sides leaning against each other as they came to a point. Sides might be equal, or not. The space inside the triangle is larger at the...
by Dawn Franks | Sep 25, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Nonprofits, Philanthropy in Action
It didn’t start out as a month of remembrances, but it is. I enjoyed reflecting on memories from childhood with Grandparent’s Day early in September. But then not quite unexpectedly my mother passed away. Despite how prepared you think you will be the place and time...
by Dawn Franks | Sep 6, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation
Why do we celebrate Grandparents Day? Grandparents are cool. I vote we celebrate all month long! Originally established by presidential decree in 1978, it is intended as a day to honor grandparents for the contributions they make in our lives. It set me thinking about...
by Dawn Franks | Aug 21, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Giving, Nonprofits
I paused the television briefly to catch the week’s weather prediction. I was trying to figure out exactly what to expect. It said 30% hit or miss showers. I’m often confused about the percentages for the rain forecast – will the rain hit me or miss me? Years...
by Dawn Franks | Aug 8, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Philanthropy in Action
Four years ago, I wrote about finding the “secret recipe” for doing great philanthropy. I answered the question often asked, “How can I be sure my gift is effective and used for my intended purpose?” It is so easy to assume there is a secret to it all because the...
by Dawn Franks | Jul 26, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation, Wealth
My recent trip to the sunshine state was missing the yellow stuff as I drove in the blinding rain up the coast of Florida from St. Augustine to Jacksonville. Driving a rental car, listening to directions from my tablet, and not being able to see more than the lights...
