Making Philanthropy Both Personal and Smart The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift away. — David Viscott Ever sit down to watch “Downton Abbey” or the latest Masterpiece series and see the words “With funding by… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Philanthropy
Donor-Advised Funds Make a Splash in Political and Private Circles
Mitt Romney has recently gotten a lot of press about the extent of his charitable giving—and the recipients of that giving. While his donations have been both praised and panned depending on the source, the fact is that whatever you think of Romney’s politics, there is a lot to be learned from how he and… Read More »
Consider Not Only HOW to Protect Your Assets, But Also WHY
I write a lot on my blog about how to protect your assets, but just as important as the question of how to protect your assets is the question of why? At some point every person asks themselves “what (or who) am I doing this for?” British fashion designer Alexander McQueen certainly knew the answer… Read More »
A Time for Giving
The holidays are upon us; a time for giving thanks, giving gifts, and giving to those less fortunate than ourselves. In honor of the season of giving I would like to share this article from USA Today about philanthropist Charlie Annenberg Weingarten, grandson of diplomat and media tycoon Walter Annenberg. Mr. Weingarten is the director… Read More »