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...
by Dawn Franks | Apr 3, 2014 | Donors, Giving
Quick – name the last fundraiser you attended. Good music, friends, a fun auction, or a healthy walk through tree lined streets. Were there any nagging questions? How will they use the money raised? How much will be left over after the event expenses are paid? Am I...
by Dawn Franks | Mar 20, 2014 | About Your Philanthropy, Donors, Giving
Is there anything more humiliating than making mistakes in full public view? Frankly it frustrates me when mistakes happen for all to see. It happened recently when I posted the YP Journal only to discover it wasn’t working correctly. I immediately received emails...
by Dawn Franks | Mar 7, 2014 | About Your Philanthropy, Donors, Giving
I’ve had occasion over the years to be involved in a number of giving decisions that didn’t work out as expected. Results we hoped for didn’t materialize. Occasionally, part of the grant was returned if it had not all been spent. In spite of the frustration, the...
by Dawn Franks | Feb 20, 2014 | Family, Giving
I have a distinct memory at ten years old asking my mother at what age I could marry. Her answer was not an age; it was graduate college first. That’s the first time I remember knowing a lot of plans would have to wait until after college. At the time neither...
