by Dawn Franks | Aug 7, 2014 | Donors, Giving
Would you follow a path into woods unknown below giant trees? I would follow that path. You see I love trees and I love to follow a path to see where it goes. I’m at a place like that right now. I have no idea where my new path with Your Philanthropy will lead. I...
by Dawn Franks | Jul 24, 2014 | Giving
“The desire to engage must come from within.” These words came from Azim Premji, chairman of the Indian global technology company Wipro. Premji was the recipient of the Economic Times Life Achievement Award in 2013. In his acceptance speech, he also said,...
by Dawn Franks | Jul 10, 2014 | Donors, Giving, Nonprofits
It’s July! What comes to mind? Vacation, swimming, Barb B Q, fireworks, family, baseball. Ok, what would you add to the list? It really is that time of year that can be jam packed with activities just like another time of year – yep, Christmas time. In fact I just...
by Dawn Franks | Jun 20, 2014 | About Your Philanthropy, Family, Giving, Millennials, Nonprofits
During the last month, I had conversations with two different mothers, one with average family resources and one with significant resources. In spite of their differences, they had one desire in common. Both mothers hope to raise generous children. Both mothers have...
by Dawn Franks | May 21, 2014 | Donors, Giving
Please allow me to refer to the donor as HT. “HT said I made a commitment to help”; then later said “I follow through on my commitments.” Finally, HT said “I know they need my help to make this idea happen.” Three critical statements made...
by Dawn Franks | Apr 17, 2014 | Donors, Family, Giving, Millennials
She’s almost here. We’ve been talking about Thayer Willis joining us for Dessert and Coffee for a discussion on intergenerational wealth for months. In spite of an unexpected weather event in March that kept her plane from arriving and the rest of us keeping warm at...
