February 2020: The Value of Family in Philanthropy

When I began my work as a philanthropy coach and advisor in 2018, I readily understood that I was weaving together a tapestry of more than 25 years of professional experiences. I had spent my entire career in a learning by doing mode – matching people with board...

January 2020: What’s Your Vision for the Year Ahead?

My suitcase lay open, half packed, on the floor. There is so much more to pack and I seem to be running out of time. How is it possible that I took so much away on vacation with me and why am I finding it difficult to corral all of my possessions- mostly clothes— into...
New Year 2020

New Year 2020

What I Wish for You in 2020 Work Hard “I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” ― Thomas Jefferson Do Good “What is a fear of living? It is not doing what you came here to do, out of timidity and spinelessness. The antidote is...

December 2019: Gratitude and Generosity

Gratitude is the key that unlocks generosity. The spirit of Thanksgiving offers precious moments of reflection to take stock of all that we are thankful for. This iconic American holiday provides an opportunity to consider our blessings and measure the abundance in...

November 2019: Values in Relationships

At the heart of an engaging philanthropic experience, there is a self awareness.What is my relationship to my self, my family, and the rest of humanity? This question is crucial for those who are embarking on, or deepening, their journey of personal or family...