January 2019

January 2019

Vision + Values = ImpactYou may not think of yourself as a traditional philanthropist, but if you care about investing in your community, however you define it, then indeed you are expressing the essence of philanthropy or love of humankind. If you would like to be an...
Happy Holidays 2018

Happy Holidays 2018

“Everyone has a WHY, a deep-seated purpose, cause, or belief that is the source of our passion and inspiration. You may not yet know what yours is or how to express it in words, but we guarantee, you have it.” -Simon Sinek, Start with Why It’s a...
December

December

The root word of gratitude is grace—a way of living that expresses the inherent understanding of the gift of life. Through the lens of gratitude, we see the gift of life as a fundamental way of navigating our internal and external landscapes. The personal benefits of...
Monthly Musings: November

Monthly Musings: November

“The only reason to get out of bed in the morning is to connect or create” -Jonah Hill In honor of my pending 50th birthday, I have simply chosen to say yes. Yes to connection by seeing and spending time with friends from near and far. Yes to experiences...
September/October

September/October

“Philanthropy offers me an opportunity to do for my community what I do for my family” This statement made this morning at the Exponent Philanthropy conference in Philadelphia resonates for me. After all, philanthropy means “love of humanity”....
December

Monthly Musings: July/August

I hope to find you enjoying the slightly different pace of summertime. For me, that pace has brought me to Colorado and Maine and has allowed me to spend significantly more time with my family and dear friends. The days and dog walks have been longer, and the evening...