The Giving Season is Upon Us
We’re entering the giving season. People tend to give more at this time of year and nonprofit organizations tend to receive more donations in the final months of the year. Why is this? The clients I’ve worked with are usually inspired to give for myriad reasons other than a tax deduction. So, why do people […]
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: Rachel
Last fall I had the opportunity to facilitate a conversation with a group of Girl Scouts who were preparing to work on their Gold Award, the highest honor they can achieve. We talked about what philanthropy meant to them and I led them through an activity to help them think about the impact they want […]
I Have a Dream…
When I woke up Monday morning, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I realized that I too have a dream. I was inspired by the plethora of Martin Luther King, Jr. quotations making their rounds on the Internet and the conversations I’ve been having with people recently about philanthropy (see my last post). I was also […]
Enlightened Philanthropy Featured on Simple Life Radio Show
Did you miss my radio debut this weekend? Now’s your chance to hear what you missed. I had such fun talking with the host of Simple Life, Cynthia Fernandes. She had some insightful questions, which led to an enlightening conversation! We covered a lot of ground in our short time together on the air—from my […]
Special Edition of Enlightened Philanthropy’s Newsletter!
Five years ago this month, I launched what became Enlightened Philanthropy! It has been an incredible journey—one that continues to delight and challenge while also allowing me to grow personally and professionally. I am grateful for the friends and family who have been with me as I take each new step, my mentors and coaches […]
Next Gen Donors: New Voices of Philanthropy
Due to popular demand, I’m proud to announce three new presentations that I’m now offering–Next Gen Donors: New Voices of Philanthropy, From 5 to 105: We Can All Be Philanthropists!, and Philanthropy: A Fresh Perspective. Brief Description: In this interactive presentation, I’ll introduce audiences to Next Gen Donors—who they are and how they are revolutionizing […]
Authenticity at Work
AUTHENTICITY=simultaneously living at the edges and in the center. It’s a rare occurrence that a conference opens with a discussion of authenticity. Well, a business conference that is. While some may have been squirming in their seats, I actually found it refreshing and intriguing. How might this concept apply to my business? How does it […]