by Dawn Franks | Sep 25, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Nonprofits, Philanthropy in Action
It didn’t start out as a month of remembrances, but it is. I enjoyed reflecting on memories from childhood with Grandparent’s Day early in September. But then not quite unexpectedly my mother passed away. Despite how prepared you think you will be the place and time...
by Dawn Franks | Aug 21, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Giving, Nonprofits
I paused the television briefly to catch the week’s weather prediction. I was trying to figure out exactly what to expect. It said 30% hit or miss showers. I’m often confused about the percentages for the rain forecast – will the rain hit me or miss me? Years...
by Dawn Franks | Jul 12, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Nonprofits, Philanthropy in Action
Henry sits patiently at the back door every night. He parks in the middle of the metal threshold, so it’s hard to avoid stepping on him in the dim porch lights. He’s consistent, every night, from dark till, well, whenever he gives it up, which is after...
by Dawn Franks | May 23, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Nonprofits
Listening to a book about listening is a challenge. Now I question my listening skills, and as the narrator speaks my mind drifts between memories of failed listening with family, co-workers, friends and even donors. For example… Donor Offers – No One’s...
by Dawn Franks | Apr 25, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Giving, Nonprofits
Think back to a time when someone asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up. Now think about a time when you asked your child or grandchild what they wanted to be when they grew up. Doctor, teacher, nurse, astronaut, cowboy, rock star. OK, you and I would not...
