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 […]
Spring is in the Air!
Spring is in the air! Actually, in Portland, it has been for some time. The first sign for me is always the exquisitely fragrant daphne. Now the cherry trees are blossoming and raining down their petals when the wind and actual raindrops blow through. Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinth have started spreading their color and joy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happy Spring from Enlightened Philanthropy!
Happy Spring! I love this time of year. Color starts to pop up all over the place. Cherry blossoms bloom and then flutter to the ground in a rain of pretty pink petals when the breezes blow. It’s a time of renewal and rebirth, of new beginnings. A few years ago, I visited the Chinese […]
Why Philanthropy Camp for Women?
It happened again. A woman came up to me and said, “Oh, I wish I could be a philanthropist.” I answered emphatically, “YOU CAN.” My name is Deborah and I am a philanthropist. I want everyone to be able to clearly own this term, just as I do. In fact, it is part of my […]