I leaned over and asked if Kansas City was her destination. She said, “Yes, but I’ve been visiting my daughter in Oregon.” She smiled sadly. And the story came out.
The Things We Pass On to Our Kids
It’s funny the things we pass on to our kids. My kids root for the basketball team of my alma mater, but what about the things that matter so much more?
What It Takes for a Lasting Family Business Legacy
It might surprise you. The success of a long-term family business is not in the gregarious or charismatic leader. To the contrary, success is dependent upon its values. Let’s back up. Often a successful family business is founded by the strong charismatic leader. They make things happen through sheer force of will. But what happens when that leader is no …
The Time I Ran For President
There are some acts of generosity that can’t be forgotten. Some of them come to life with the passage of time. For me, it was in the fourth grade.
Finding Clarity In The Midst of Uncertainty
What time is it? It’s a time of uncertainty. Perhaps in the past we were too confident in our ability to predict and control our future. But we all experience uncertainty now.
Giving Her Best to Make a Difference
What are you about? Not just a career or a job, but a passion. What drives you to give your best?
What Do You Do With Power?
What do you do with power? There’s a lot of rancor currently around the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett. There’s a lot of noise from both sides of the fence. The Democrats protest that a Supreme Court justice shouldn’t be confirmed during the presidential election. A few years back the Republicans prevented a Supreme Court confirmation for …
How Confident Are Donors For The Rest of 2020?
My friends at BBS & Associates published their Donor Confidence Report, offering insight into how U.S. donors are planning to give in the months ahead.
Give Your Children Wings?
Give your children wings. Have you heard that phrase before? At first glance it sounds right and good, but I think it’s missing something.
Consider These Unique 2020 Year-End Giving Opportunities
As year end approaches, nonprofits need strong support to continue their missions. Consider several unique 2020 giving opportunities to help boost your giving.