Happy New Year from Enlightened Philanthropy!
Happy New Year! I hope 2017 is off to a good start for you. I’m excited to get back to work this year after taking some time off to be at home with my son. I’ve got a few spots left on my calendar for that special client or project. Will this be the year […]
Exciting Updates from Enlightened Philanthropy!
This year has been incredibly full and summer just flew by! Now as we enter fall, the pace may slow, a bit. And many of us will turn our thoughts to year-end giving. I hope you will take time out of your schedule to give some dedicated thought to how your talent, time, […]
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 […]
Enlightened Philanthropy is Moving!
I’m excited to announce that I will be relocating to Oregon by year-end! After nearly 12 years on the Monterey Peninsula, it’s time to return home to the Pacific Northwest. I want to thank my colleagues and friends here in Northern California. You have embraced Enlightened Philanthropy and Philanthropy Camp for Women and for that […]
TEDxSantaCatalinaSchool: Matters of the Heart
It happened again. I told someone what I do and he responded, “I wish I could be a philanthropist.” I told him he could be! And you can be too! Inspiring Young Philanthropists On October 17, 2014, 75 young women along with 25 faculty, staff, and community members discovered that they can be philanthropists. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]