Enlightened Philanthropy

12/01/2025

It was a pleasure joining Christi Van Rite on the Family Office Success podcast to talk about all things philanthropy.

Made it through Thanksgiving with the family and preparing for round two in December?

Take a listen and see what nugget might be of use for you and your family.

There's something for everyone....including a link in the show notes to my brand new Family and Philanthropy Activity Guide.

Listen here:

Family Office Success · Episode

10/19/2025

Yesterday marked 11 years since I stepped on the TEDx stage at Santa Catalina School in Monterey.

My audience? A group of high school girls.

My question for them…are you a philanthropist?

Their initial answer…no.

Their answer by the time I finished 15 minutes later? YES.

We all can be philanthropists. It was my message then and it remains my message today.

Need inspiration for aligning your values with your giving? Watch my talk and learned how I not only did that, but also gave my time, talent, treasure, and ties to saving sea turtles. Today I remain dedicated to sharing the important work of SEE Turtles through my testimonial.

Find some time to watch. You’ll find the video here:

Enlightened Philanthropy, a philanthropy advisory firm, is pleased to guide families and the next generation in giving.

08/27/2025

It was a pleasure talking about parenting, money, and values with Emily Bouchard on the Wealth Coherence podcast.

Listen in to see how I address things with my son. It's definitely a work in progress!

08/11/2025

07/24/2025

Here's another way to learn more about Philanthropy Camp for Women...

listen to this interview with Richard Peck where we talk all about it.

https://open.spotify.com/show/0qDs7RzQrbJEKd2WE8fy5P

Podcast · Rick Peck · I'm Rick Peck, also known as "The Philanthropy Guy.” Let's talk about: 1) How nonprofits can most effectively showcase their mission and vision; 2) How donors and potential donors can make the greatest impact possible in the world; and 3) how professional advisors, includin...

07/23/2025

Want to Identify Your Giving Style?

Join me to do just that!

Come identify your giving style and learn more about this intimate group learning experience--Philanthropy Camp for Women.

07/09/2025

The reviews for Philanthropy Camp for Women are coming in!

I don't like to use the word transformative, so I'll let others say something similar, like "life altering!"

Join me to learn more about Philanthropy Camp for Women and Identify Your Giving Style while you're at it.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/identify-your-giving-style-tickets-1474943187779?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/25/2025

And now we’ve added a fall date too! Hope to see you there!

NEW WORKSHOP Couples Talk Money Finances and Philanthropy for Enhanced RelationshipsThe Couples Talk Money Weekend is meant to bring you together, in a facilitated neutral space, for guided conversations and practical tools related to finances and philanthropy. SIGN UP NOW As many people know, finan...

05/12/2025

Happy Monday!

Hope your week is off to a good start. The rain has returned here in Portland to remind us that it's never far away, especially in the spring.

I want to share this exciting announcement.

My colleague, Natalie McVeigh, and I are teaming up to talk finances and philanthropy with couples. This weekend workshop is meant to bring couples together in a facilitated neutral space for guided conversations and practical tools.

Might you need support having these conversations?

Learn more here:

NEW WORKSHOP Couples Talk Money Finances and Philanthropy for Enhanced RelationshipsThe Couples Talk Money Weekend is meant to bring you together, in a facilitated neutral space, for guided conversations and practical tools related to finances and philanthropy. SIGN UP NOW As many people know, finan...

04/18/2025

Thank you to Wayne von Borstel and Craig Smith at von Borstel & Associates for the opportunity to talk with your clients last night about aligning your values and philanthropy.

This is one of my favorite topics and I appreciated the engaged group of participants.

Best part? Wayne encouraging his clients to GIVE MORE!