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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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