Opinion

The Church Tea Rooms of Charleston

A philanthropic mission rooted in deep tradition, poured out amid the azaleas.

Cognitive Dissonance and Rationalization as logical reasoning or mental illness as a troubled mind and brain conflict as a tree shaped as a human head with 3D illustration elements
Cognitive Dissonance in Design

When you’re designing your brand, your mode must match your message.


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Play (and Watch) Ball!

There is great joy in Mudville—and Batavia, New York.

Mind the Gap

You probably have a savvy fundraising plan for the year. That plan probably has holes.


When Benefits Can’t Be Measured

Some initiatives—like Little Free Libraries—may not have measurable impact. That doesn’t mean they’re not valuable.

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Ashes and Alms

Lent is here. Alms Must Be Given. Or else.


The End of a Town Diner

A reflection on the Bridgeport Flyer.

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Look Inside Donors’ Heads: The (Triangulated) Neuroscience of Charitable Giving

In this episode of the Givers, Doers, & Thinkers podcast, Jeremy Beer sits down with Russell James to discuss the power and prominence of autobiographical thinking in donors.


The Ripple Effect: Working Together for Generational Progress

A multi-stakeholder approach and shared vision are key to building resilient communities.

The Snowshoe Priest 

Father Frederic Baraga answered the call to adventure—and changed and saved countless lives.




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