Successful Giving

04/10/2023

With the recent changes to Hootsuite I've decided to shift my social media to solely LinkedIn. Would love for you to follow me there: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successful-giving/

04/03/2023

Putting the shoe on the other foot ...

This blog post is a follow-up to the January 25, 2022 webinar co-hosted by the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project and the Center for Evaluation Innovation and was first published as a resource on the Center for Evaluation Innovation website and on the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project blog. Watch the w...

03/27/2023

Wise words from Richard Branson: "Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don't want to." See more here:

CEOs may cringe at the idea, but in the long run, Branson's lesson works.

03/20/2023

Systemic change is always complex but don't shy away:

But my experience, during nearly three decades on the “doer” side and now more than four years as a donor representative, has indicated otherwise.

03/13/2023

Some instructive research herein:

Discussions of MacKenzie Scott’s unconventional approach to giving tend to devolve into binaries. Scott’s doling out of massive, unrestricted gifts — some $14 billion to 1,600 nonprofits so far — is presented by some as the philanthropic holy grail, to be emulated by all. Others, including m...

03/06/2023

Some insightful information in this 36 minute video or read the essence of it at this link:

JeVon McCormick had the deck stacked against him, but achieved the American dream. At the 2022 CEO Summit he shared his story.

03/01/2023

So grateful to Atchley & Associates for matching Amplify Austin gifts to Social Venture Partner Austin to allow us to help even more community organizations! Learn more on my fundraising page and thanks, in advance, for your support.

02/20/2023

An inspirational saying for President's Day: May I take joy in bearing witness to great deeds and works without having to be the source of them.

02/13/2023

Happy Valentine's Day (tomorrow) and be sure to 'have a heart' for your favorite nonprofits who do such good work!

02/06/2023

Some interesting nuggets from this social impact survey:

This week, we published key results from NationSwell’s first annual social impact leadership survey. Based on responses from 47 individuals, […]

01/30/2023

Some good points about MacKenzie Scott's gifts:

Discussions of MacKenzie Scott’s unconventional approach to giving tend to devolve into binaries. Scott’s doling out of massive, unrestricted gifts — some $14 billion to 1,600 nonprofits so far — is presented by some as the philanthropic holy grail, to be emulated by all. Others, including m...

01/24/2023

Coming home from a crazy but lovely vacation in Costa Rica ... so grateful for these caring people who are very intent on preserving their gorgeous environment and friendly culture.