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 | Jun 18, 2015 | Donors, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation
She waves proudly in the wind. As I drive down neighborhood streets evidence of our patriotism is most on exhibit between June 14 and July 4. Our Flag stands proudly in front yards next to mailboxes and flies from porches, street after street. As a young teen living...
by Dawn Franks | Mar 12, 2015 | Donors, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation, Wealth
Who is going to buy the new Apple Watch? Short answer – the next-gens. They are known as Gen X and Y, can still read small print, and they’re younger than me. They are learning new technologies rapidly and integrating them into their lives. Their brains...
by Dawn Franks | Dec 18, 2014 | About Your Philanthropy, Business, Donors, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation
My work this year can be described as many different puzzles. Whether it was a family, a business, or a foundation fitting all the pieces together was as easy as it was hard. Every puzzle was different, and finishing was rewarding. Giving puzzles are more frequent...
by Dawn Franks | Nov 21, 2014 | Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation, Wealth
Will the next generation give as much as their grandparents and parents? Which generation is “the next generation”? The answer is relative, isn’t it? Every generation wonders about the one that follows. Baby Boomers have been wondering about Generation X and...
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...
