Common Criticisms Of Philanthropy And How To Respond To Them

Common Criticisms Of Philanthropy And How To Respond To Them

The purpose of philanthropy is to share some wealth with those who are less fortunate. Amazing things have been done through philanthropic organizations and thousands of lives have been positively impacted because of it. Unfortunately, there are still many common...
Impact Investing: For Your Good and the Greater Good

Impact Investing: For Your Good and the Greater Good

Impact investing may sound like a novel fad these days, but the idea of contributing to social and environmental causes has existed almost as long as the issues themselves. However, impact investing takes philanthropy to a new level by harnessing the power of compound...
Ways to Make a Positive Change in Your Community in 2018

Ways to Make a Positive Change in Your Community in 2018

  Most of us want to make a difference in our communities. At the start of each year, we take a look at ourselves and consider things we should start doing, vices we should stop doing, and ultimately make a list of resolutions. Unfortunately, this list starts to...
Healthcare, Meet Philanthropy

Healthcare, Meet Philanthropy

The rising tide of healthcare costs will soon reach a head. National healthcare expenditures (NHE) totaled around $3 trillion in 2013, and there seems to be no sign of it slowing down. In fact, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) projects health care...
An Awesome “No”

An Awesome “No”

When I first entered the assignment of Chief Development Officer, my philanthropy coach taught me the best methods to ask for a major gift. She had great life experiences, raising millions from donors, and she walked on water when it came to teaching and exercising...