Fall in Love with Giving!
This summer I’ve been thinking about communities. What groups am I a part of and what role do I play in them? When does a group start to feel like a community? It goes beyond geography and place. It’s about a sense of connection and belonging. Often, it offers an opportunity to give. How many […]
Deborah Goldstein Appointed Co-Dean of Philanthropy by Purposeful Planning Institute
From today’s announcement by the Purposeful Planning Institute: “We are pleased to announce that Deborah Goldstein and Bruce DeBoskey have been appointed as co-Deans of Philanthropy. Philanthropy is an incredibly powerful tool that can be used not only to create lasting positive change in our communities and in the world but also within our own […]
Taking Philanthropy Camp for Women on the Road
Have you been reading my announcements about Philanthropy Camp for Women on the Monterey Peninsula? Have you wondered if you too could have the opportunity to explore your philanthropy with an experienced guide? Well, you’re not the only one! And the answer is YES! You too can experience philanthropy camp! I’m pleased to offer a […]
New Voices of Philanthropy: Miztli
In 2011, Hurricane Jova, destroyed parts of the village of El Limón in Jalisco, Mexico. At the time, third grader, Elian “Miztli” Corona, learned of this from his grandmother, who lives there. He wanted to do something, but wasn’t quite sure what to do. A conversation with the village President helped him identify the need […]
Make a Difference This Summer!
Summer vacation…the time of year everyone looks forward to. What are you doing this year? Traveling to some far off exotic location? Or staying home and taking advantage of the sights in your own community? Whatever you do, I hope you’ll think about how you can make a difference. As you may recall, last summer […]
21/64 and Me and You
Years ago a colleague told me to check out 21/64. When I did, I found that they train philanthropic advisors like myself. At the time I thought, “some day I’ll take advantage of this opportunity.” When I decided to focus on multi-generational giving, especially next gen, a couple years later, I knew that it was […]
New Voices of Philanthropy: Sahar
Watch out Berkeley! Here comes Sahar Afrakhan, a proud member of the class of 2018! This young woman is passionate about giving back. I had the pleasure of meeting Sahar last spring when she participated on a panel I moderated on engaging the next generation in philanthropy. Her poise and passion inspired everyone in the […]
New Voices of Philanthropy: Alex
Last year we both made our first trip to Nicaragua—separately. Alex Pollack, a sophomore at University of Colorado at Boulder, went with a group from school—HOLA (Health Outreach for Latin America)—to offer medical care for humans and animals. I was happy to hear about her experience and get tips for my trip to conserve sea […]
Enlightened Philanthropy Matches Interests With Needs
In case you missed it, Enlightened Philanthropy was featured in the March 27th edition of Off 68, a local weekly publication put out by The Californian in Salinas. Click here to read the article and learn more about my work with individuals, families, and teens. Find out more about Philanthropy Camp for Women or the […]
Why Do You Give?
Take a few minutes and consider—why do you give? If it helps, think about some recent donations you made. Why did you choose to give money to an organization? Or why did you decide to volunteer to help put on that event? Do you give because you: Are compelled by religious tradition? Want to give […]