Giving
In a world where change is the only constant, the words of Bob Dylan’s iconic song, “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” resonate more than ever. Within the sphere of philanthropy,…
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Did you know that August is National Make-a-Will Month? While the topic of creating a will might not be the most exciting, it is undoubtedly one of the most crucial…
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When good people and good ideas come together to create innovative solutions for communities, the resulting social impact can make a difference in countless lives. One of the CICOA Foundation’s…
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How well do you know your neighbors, friends, coworkers or others in your social circles? What does it take to truly know the people in your life? At a basic…
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When I was a small child, I vividly recall falling into a small pit filled with broken concrete and construction scraps. My parents were building their dream home at the…
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Wrinkle (NOUN): a slight line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a clever innovation; a different or unexpected development, action or idea. The global market for “anti-wrinkle” skin…
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You don’t know what you don’t know. I don’t know who first said that, but Copernicus, who lived a mere 500 years ago, said, “To know that we know what…
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Many years ago, I worked with individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities. I came into this field of human services quite ignorant of how inequitable life can be, especially when…
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Some years back when I was new to the field of fundraising, I heard an expression that gave me pause. As with all professions, we have our industry-specific acronyms and…
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If you want to see something grow, you must invest in multiple ways to have a productive garden. That’s a key lesson I learned growing up in “the country,” in…
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