Adults Say the Darndest Things

When I was small, Art Linkletter had an afternoon show on the TV when I arrived home from school. Perhaps you’ve seen clips of the[…]

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Make Money By Filling Your Businesses Dance Card

Philanthropic giving generally takes one of three directions. The “Fill Your Dance Card” option links giving back with growing revenue. You give, in part, to[…]

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Save Money: Dance with the Ones Who Bought You

Left. Right. Straight Ahead. Corporate philanthropic giving usually takes one of three directions. The “Dance with the Ones Who Bought You” choice meshes giving back[…]

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Operating vs. Event Sponsorship: You Have Choices

Why Consider Operating and Event Sponsorships First, two definitions: Event Sponsorships: You give money for an event to be held by a nonprofit. This money,[…]

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Fighting Dirty: Preparing for the Inevitable

Or, What the Confederate Flag Can Teach Leaders Bigot. Lazy. Fool. What accusations have they made about you? If you haven’t been accused of anything[…]

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Be a Business Super Hero

Select Carefully and Leap Tall Buildings The Money for Good Report (2015) explores why charitable giving remains stuck at 2 percent of the gross domestic[…]

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Do Your Sponsorships Hold Ground?

Have you ever been in a boat anchored during a squall? If so, you know how important it is to hold your ground so you[…]

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What Can Nonprofits Teach Businesses?

Earlier this month, I led several workshops at the Meals on Wheels of America Annual Conference. One session focused on how to create high-value, win-win-win[…]

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