by Dawn Franks | Oct 25, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Giving
Disasters have been coming at us, roaring across our TV’s. There is little rhyme or reason and even less sensible explanation for why now, why there, why here. Texas, Florida, California, Puerto Rico and even Las Vegas. With so much loss of human life, personal...
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 | Aug 8, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Philanthropy in Action
Four years ago, I wrote about finding the “secret recipe” for doing great philanthropy. I answered the question often asked, “How can I be sure my gift is effective and used for my intended purpose?” It is so easy to assume there is a secret to it all because the...
by Dawn Franks | Jul 26, 2017 | Dawn's Blogs, Donors, Family, Giving, Millennials, Next Generation, Wealth
My recent trip to the sunshine state was missing the yellow stuff as I drove in the blinding rain up the coast of Florida from St. Augustine to Jacksonville. Driving a rental car, listening to directions from my tablet, and not being able to see more than the lights...
