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April 2016

Plenty of people are willing to give God credit, yet few are willing to give Him cash.
- Unknown

The Art of Saying "No" as a Philanthropist

NY TIMES - Saying "no" to an organization can feel awkward but may end up being the best thing for you and the organization. Find out more how to constructively decline.

Excellence in Giving Opens California Branch

COMPANY NEWS - Excellence in Giving is thrilled to announce the opening of a California Branch Office, helmed by Regional Philanthropy Advisor, Mark Percy. Read the full announcement here


To Change the World, Good Intentions Are Not Enough

FORBES - To change the world, good intentions and activity are not enough. Here are three ways to have greater impact.

My Metric of Success? Giving Away $1 Billion

LINKEDIN - T. Boone Pickens charitable giving now exceeds his net worth. See how this billionaire defines personal success. 

Are You Defining Corporate Philanthropy Success All Wrong?

CAUSECAST - Employee participation is often the only measurement for corporate philanthropy. But what if this is not the most important metric for ROI?

Why The Next Gen Don't Want to "Play" Family Philanthropy

FORBES - It's possible your kids are disengaged with your philanthropy because of these three reasons. It's also possible they can be inspired to dedicate their lives to it.

What I Learned About Philanthropy and Cancer At Sean Parker's Pad Last Night

INSIDE PHILANTHROPY - Sean Parker's $250 million dollar gift made headlines. But it was his gala that made the impact.

Why Corporate Philanthropy is the 21st Century Standard

HUFFINGTON POST - No longer can companies ignore the reality of their social responsibility. If they do, they risk alienating customers and driving them to competitors. Find out why.  

 

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