We have so much to be thankful for this year. Our dream of making a difference by helping other’s make a difference became a reality this year. And we simply couldn’t have made it happen without your help. Together, we’ve built a powerful collection of philanthropic resources and begun to spread the word to people […]
I had a great mentor many years ago named Harry. Though it’s been almost 30 years, I can still remember one of our conversations in particular – about the importance of defining success. Harry shared a story about an old friend of his who had joined AT&T at the same time he did. He shared […]
One of the many blessings in my life has been the opportunity to spend a lot of time around young people all over the world. I love seeing the world through the eyes of children of all ages. Other than here in the U.S. the place I’ve spent the most time with children is in […]
Have you heard about Fuse Corps? I just read about them in a Cause Cast blog post by Ryan Scottand have already reached out to see if they would like to become a part of what we are doing at Philanthropegie. This is such a great example of the new ways that people are finding to […]
Whether an organization has it’s roots in making money or in making a meaningful difference in the world, I love seeing new ways in which these aspects of doing business come together. I’m sure you know of organizations that find great ways to give back through support of volunteer efforts and charitable donations. And if […]
I don’t remember when I first heard the saying, “hope is not a strategy,” …but it definitely stuck with me. This is one of those great, simple statements that makes a strong and memorable point. It helps drive home the importance of focusing our efforts, living and working with intention and having a clear plan […]
I first came across Business Fights Poverty last year while looking into resources for our “organizations” audience on Philanthropegie. This is a great organization that connects people who have a passion for fighting poverty through business. Their weekly newsletter highlights top stories from their site – and introduces a new “member of the week.” It’s a […]
The average person will have 25,000 days on this planet. That number varies a great deal by where you live and how you live… but in the end, it’s not up to you. What is up to you is how you choose to spend the days you do have. Everyday we make decisions about how […]
I am sure that yesterday’s inaugural messages were taken in very different ways by people here and all over the world. One thing I hope was taken the same is the message, we are all in this together. What seems to most often stand in the way of solving our problems is that we focus […]
I just read a great article from the folks at “Good.” This blog post (and responses) focuses on the importance of saying “No” so you can say “Yes” to the truly important things in your life. Of course, it’s up to each person to figure out what is truly important in their life. And, as […]
