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Measuring the Success of Your Family
For 2023, consider making some adjustments for your family. I often say that one of the simple ways to measure the success…
Start with Your Family Stories
Building great family culture starts with stories. Brad Grey of Walking the Text teaches a simple truth: in Jewish families, from birth…
Another Thing You Can’t Do in Heaven
There’s another thing we’ll no longer be able to do in heaven: give. The implications are clear—don’t miss the opportunity now.
The Generous Donut
Donuts can be generous. Let me explain. More than 17 years ago, my wife and I decided we’d pick a place and…
The Haircutter’s Legacy
Roger Russell died on Friday, May 27. Let me explain why that is so important. My office is in a residential community…
Who Will Mourn For You?
“Funeral services will be…” Those were the words of a text I received from a good friend just the other day. His…
Why Can’t Donors Be Generous?
He had a plan. A curriculum. He had people following, and people to lead. All it seemed that he needed was resources….
How to Fail at Donor Relationships—Part II
Ron had finally managed to set up what he thought was one of those mountaintop meetings—a key major donor. He thought he’d…
How to Fail at Donor Relationships—Part I
If your nonprofit relies primarily on a few stories to convince donors of your impact, then you may want to read this…
I Don’t Know Where to Give
Did you read the story of the Michigan university that just received a gift of $100 million dollars to start a hospital?
Is Your Giving Strategic?
he thick gold band and the large diamond told me that this was no ordinary ring. I could tell by the words…