CLEARING THE HURDLES
Beyond the uncertain times and wobbly economy, women are still shying from giving and from defining themselves as philanthropists. The barriers to women’s giving have proven to be tough and tall. They haven’t changed all that much — or nearly enough — over the past decade. I believe much of this stems from women’s attitudes […]
GIVING IN OUR OWN BACKYARDS
I’d like to make a pitch for helping to alleviate the need in communities around us, especially lately. I was told by Sheryl WuDunn, author with husband and New York Times columnist Nick Kristof of the bestselling “Half the Sky,” that the pair’s mission for investing in women and girls is focused abroad because: “There […]
GEN Y IS POWERFUL
A while back I posted an entry that argued that Gen Y is going into the giving business and, as the generation matures, will likely reengineer the country’s values, redefine business and relaunch the American Dream. Now, the Pew Research Center has anchored my observations and research with solid metrics. A Pew poll, released on […]
YES, IT’S SIMPLER TO WRITE A CHECK, BUT IS IT SMARTER?
If philanthropy does not require gobs of cash, it is nonetheless both wiser and more effective to craft a customized financial plan before you begin. A plan can help maximize the impact of your gift, both right away and in years to come. It also pays to define exactly what income and categories of assets […]