Browsing All Posts filed under »Philanthropy«

6 reasons Brackets for Good scores BIG

March 6, 2012

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Something really cool is happening in Indiana. Besides basketball. As anyone in the nonprofit world knows, there are TONS of well-intentioned and good-hearted people out there who are trying to do fun and innovative things to help causes and nonprofits.  Problem is, they don’t always do their homework and their efforts don’t always help. Less… [Read more…]

The things donors say

February 23, 2012

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People’s philanthropic priorities and interests fascinate me. How they determine what’s most important and the thought (or lack of) they invest in their giving is always interesting. Warning, these are actual quotes that have stuck with me over the years. Do not try this at home, except for the last one. “I don’t care about… [Read more…]

Give like Gates

January 24, 2012

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I’ve been ‘halfway done’ with the Steve Jobs biography for 4 weeks – partly because it documents every waking hour of his life, and partly because he’s coming across as a self-centered jerk. It was easy to put down.  I’m sure Gates has had his moments too, but the extent and impact of his philanthropy… [Read more…]

29 Questions for better philanthropic conversations

January 10, 2012

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CBS has been 3rd in the morning TV news ratings for over 30 years. Charlie Rose will be leading their charge to change this from 7am-8am, bringing a serious tone to an otherwise increasingly witty, wacky and pop-culture-filled hour led by NBC’s ‘Today’ and ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’. Rose is perhaps the single best interviewer… [Read more…]

If I had $1,000,000

December 30, 2011

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It’s a common question. And a neat practice to do with kids, your partner, and anyone.  It helps get to the core of who you are and what you value. If it were me? I’d invest it in an effort that would change the world. One that would improve it as dramatically as possible. Better… [Read more…]

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