I promise not to take too long to tell this story, but sometimes the details matter. Three years ago, about this same time of the year, I had a short conversation with George Roberts, CEO of the North East Texas Public Health District. He called to ask if I could facilitate two local coalitions to which I replied yes. I have facilitated many group meetings over the years, and so this seemed right ...[Read More]
Let Passion Guide How to Give to the Community
Generosity as an Inheritance
Listen above to Cathy Krafve with Fireside Talk Radio as she interviews Dawn Franks about Generational Generosity Generosity is a natural gift in all humans. If so, the next question is how do we cultivate generosity in our family? Dawn has a lot to say about generational generosity on a recent episode of Fireside Talk Radio. During the podcast, you will hear Dawn talk about how you can have more ...[Read More]
Like Paul Newman, Philanthropy Is Often an Accidental Journey
The accidental philanthropist was a movie star we watched and loved throughout a half-century acting career. He considered himself lucky; he was born with piercing blue eyes and was ruggedly handsome. He was so recognizable that Paul Newman always wore sunglasses in public. A typical description of Paul Newman, who died 10 years ago this month, reads “American actor, voice actor, film director, pr ...[Read More]
Discover the Unique Giver You Were Designed to Be
How do you give? Is it in the moment, or after much reflection or research? Do you respond to a request from a friend just because it’s a friend? Do you take a chance on winning the trip while at the same time helping a nonprofit? Or are you all about the party fundraiser? I have a friend who loves party fundraisers. Her husband finds a buddy to talk with while she dances from one group to another ...[Read More]