It’s About Way More Than the Dollars
I have a dear friend who has had a lifetime love of animals, elephants in particular. He is very concerned about wildlife conservation and, with Read More
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Donating is easy, but making an impact is the true challenge. Our purpose wisdoms draw upon lessons learned through board leadership, commitment to the community, and creating philanthropy that truly makes a difference.
Why Did I Write This Book
I have had a ton of experiences; I believe I’ve had more experiences of different kinds than a lot of people have. Good things have happened, as well as a bunch of rough stuff, and there are lessons to be learned from each. If I share these “wisdoms,” maybe I can help other people. A lot of the concepts in this book are mine and originated with me; but many are also things I have heard along the way and thought were so smart that I incorporated them into my life and my thinking...Read More
And Just a Few More Thoughts on Giving Back
Be careful of noisy members on charity boards. It is amazing to me how critical people can be of others’ efforts when on a board, Read More
Think a Little Outside the Norm When People Pass Away
If the person who passed meant a lot to you, or to someone you know well, consider doing something special a few weeks later. There Read More
The Gift of Time
When you have a friend in need, it is so difficult to know what to do. When you offer help they may say, “No, we’re Read More
Parties and Philanthropy
In the past, I would drive myself crazy sending Christmas presents all over town. Now I have a large Christmas party and the theme is Read More
The Company Party: Décor to Give Away
At the Alberto Culver Christmas black-tie event that we held for our employees and customers every year, we had a huge budget for flowers. I Read More