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 | Mar 9, 2016 | Giving, Millennials, Next Generation, Nonprofits, Philanthropy in Action
I read a blog post by Jeff Goins and reflected on his challenge to find my calling. It’s a big challenge for sure, and after thinking about it for a while I drifted toward finding my calling in giving. In essence, my giving calling is the “one big thing” I want to...
by Dawn Franks | Feb 24, 2016 | Business, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation
From micro loans and businesses to downsizing and tiny homes, small has captured our attention. Small businesses are a staple of any community. According to the Small Business Administration website as big business eliminated jobs small businesses grew adding more...
by Dawn Franks | Jan 28, 2016 | Business, Donors, Giving
In every community there are examples of philanthropy partnerships. It is partnership between philanthropy, business, government and the people that creates better communities. They come together to accomplish what matters. From Philanthropy Partnerships to Parking In...
by Dawn Franks | Jan 13, 2016 | Giving
Giving matters, so what’s the most important question you should answer? Your answer to WHY is important. Simon Sinek, author of the bestseller, Start With Why, has turned that simple, three letter word into a very deep well. He started digging the well with a...
by Dawn Franks | Dec 18, 2015 | Giving
The words of Albert Einstein remind me that no matter how much I’ve accomplished, how much I’ve given of my time, my money and my wisdom it will never be finished. In this famous quote he said “we are here for the sake of others.” “Strange is...
