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Cultivating New Giving
A couple of weeks ago, I thought I was writing on the worst the economy had to offer. Fast forward to now - the world is involved and my local newspaper is reporting on the expected dip in non-profit donations. The economy, coupled with the newly released Matthew...
Bits and Pieces
While my mind has been swirling around Wall Street these past few days, a few philanthropy bits have caught my attention. Going to the Dogs- If you recall that a few of Leona Helmsley's millions were left to the care and welfare of dogs, you might appreciate the...
A Forum for Risk
Last week, a sports-fan friend introduced me to an on-line forum where he publicly posts his weekly football picks. Coupled with the team he believes will prevail is a brief rationale of why he is making this choice and placing his bet on a particular team. For him,...