by Dawn Franks | Jul 10, 2019 | Dawn's Blogs, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation
The day started normally. Two generations of family members gathered around a table for the annual meeting, intent on making giving decisions for the small family foundation. While only six of us, we represented many roles. Sisters, husbands, daughters, a niece and...
by Dawn Franks | Feb 20, 2019 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Next Generation
This story captured my imagination. I’ll tell you why shortly. First, the story. A certain farmer had become old and ready to pass his farm down to one of his two sons. When he brought his sons together to speak about it, he told them, “The farm will go to the...
by Dawn Franks | Jan 23, 2019 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation, Wealth
Make it fun! That’s how Bill Gates tells us he gives. If your first thought is “oh, sure, with all that money, of course, he can have fun,” stay tuned. Before we jump into what Bill says, let’s start with what it must have been like to be his parents. Do you suppose...
