by Dawn Franks | May 19, 2020 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Nonprofits
Four hundred unopened emails waiting for me to read, respond, or delete. Every day I try to reduce the number through quick deletions and one-line responses. But it bothers me that I have so little time to read the important information coming to me from countless...
by Dawn Franks | May 6, 2020 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Nonprofits, Philanthropy in Action
Most email I read now begins with, “I hope this email finds you and your family safe.” Early on, I was comforted by these statements. Today they feel repetitive. I realize the writer doesn’t have any idea how to start the email or the letter right now. All the rules...
by Dawn Franks | Apr 14, 2020 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Nonprofits, Philanthropy in Action
What will the great nonprofit leaders of today look like? What actions will they take that encourages us to look forward to a new future? Right now, all over this country, we are among nonprofit leaders being made – not born. To truly understand what to look for in...
by Dawn Franks | Mar 31, 2020 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Giving, Nonprofits, Philanthropy in Action
Amid the most unusual and unexpected event of our lifetime, I find myself struggling for words. No story seems appropriate, no example relevant. I’m bombarded by hard, rough around the edges news, like the text I received a few minutes ago with a story from the local...
by Dawn Franks | Mar 4, 2020 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Giving, Nonprofits
The conversation went something like this: “I’m sure you’ve heard they have a new Executive Director. What do you think is happening over there? Do you think they will survive?” The answer is yes, they will survive. In fact, my guess is they’ll still be going strong...
by Dawn Franks | Feb 19, 2020 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Giving, Nonprofits
How do nonprofit organizations you support get better at what they are doing? How do they learn their way into new, better, or improved services? The big question is how do you help them change the world? Can you expand your services? A state agency asked the local...
