The American way is to root hard for the underdog unless and until it triumphs and becomes so successful that it takes the fun away from everyone else trying to do what it does. (See Microsoft and Red Sox, Boston.) I keep waiting for Google to cross that threshold, but it hasn’t happened yet, and […]
It was the most commercial of times, it was the most charitable of times.
Decrying the rampant consumerism of the period between Thanksgiving and December 25 is a fool’s errand. The toothpaste is out of the tube, and there’s no putting it back in. We’re exhorted nearly nonstop to spend, spend, spend, lest our loved ones […]
One of the coolest and least talked-about traits of nonprofits is their diversity. It’s easy to hear the word “nonprofit” and reach into your collection of mental pigeonholes and pull out an upstart organization staffed by crunchy young types who want to save the world. But the sector is so much more than that, a […]
Okay, my 6-year-old hasn’t asked that question yet, but, as Beth Kanter points out, getting your kids involved in philanthropy at a young age is a great way to build a lifetime of giving. And what parent wouldn’t want his children to have such noble aims? Beth is asking her readers how they encourage giving […]
Inspired by Sean Stannard-Stockton’s comment about mission and meaningful work, I started thinking about the company names he mentioned. The words “Google,” “Apple,” and “Starbucks” don’t usually conjure up images of balance sheets and income statements. Indeed, despite their corporate status, these companies and, importantly, their respective brands inspire a fanatical devotion that includes a […]
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