The Giving Season – an alternative way to give Sam Watts December 18, 2022 1220 Think Philanthropically I want to take this opportunity to wish the readers of this column a very wonderful holiday season. I also want to thank all of you for your commitment to supporting the many important...
More Than a Donor – Become an Agent of Change Sam Watts November 21, 2022 1533 Think Philanthropically Many of us equate philanthropy with giving. However, accelerated societal change requires more than casual donations of cash or even large, one-time bequests. What if we were to see our...
The case for support of Arts and Culture Sam Watts October 19, 2022 1319 Think Philanthropically “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” - Pablo Picasso Since March 2020 hundreds of carefully planned artistic exhibits and cultural events have been cancelled. Muse...
From Disaster Relief to Community Transformation Sam Watts September 15, 2022 990 Think Philanthropically What happens when we try to do the right thing the wrong way? Often we do not achieve the result we are aiming for. This is a very common philanthropic problem. Community-based non-prof...
The challenges of leadership in the non-profit sector Sam Watts August 17, 2022 1451 Think Philanthropically “People are yearning to be asked to use the full measure of their potential for something they care about.” - Dan Pallotta The quote by Dan Pallotta hints at an aspirational idea that ou...
Have fun – volunteer in the community Sam Watts June 12, 2022 1333 Years ago, a work colleague of mine consistently refused to participate in any benevolent activities that our company initiated. He would say, “I am looking out for #1”! Sadly, this is not a totally uncommon pe...
Can we solve the challenge of homelessness? Sam Watts May 15, 2022 1399 Think Philanthropically I am frequently asked to explain why people who find themselves experiencing homelessness often remain homeless for extended periods of time. Why does the challenge of chronic homel...
Help Now – But Let’s Help Later Too Sam Watts April 15, 2022 2314 Think Philanthropically The invasion of Ukraine, the destruction of many of its residential areas, and the displacement of million of its citizens raises a number of very important questions around our North...
Crowdfunding – Opportunity or Danger? Sam Watts March 26, 2022 1295 Think Philanthropically Recent events have caused everyone to become more aware of the phenomenon of crowdfunding. Many of us participate in giving to people outside standard philanthropic channels. This c...
Donate Wisely and Joyfully in 2022 Sam Watts January 20, 2022 1095 Think Philanthropically I’d like to wish all our readers a safe and healthy 2022. In the most recent column (December 2021), I included a few words of caution about the dangers of “charity fraud”. This res...
