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The first true secular analog to TG has appeared on the scene, and it is mighty impressive

Catalytic philanthropy. Sean Stannard Stockton is intrigued by it, terming it Shock and Awe Philanthropy. Commenters on Mark Kramer’s article introducing the discipline are mixed in their reviews of it. And me? I’m absolutely delighted by it. Of course since … Continue reading

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TED: Who’s the real leader of your movement? Your first supporter!

Take three minutes right now to stop whatever you’re doing (oh, wait–you’re reading this blog; well, wait a second and then take three minutes) and watch this video. It’s flat out brilliant. In three minutes, Derek Sivers shows How To … Continue reading

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Generosity coaches are necessary because giving is learned, not latent in donors

Interesting that shortly after I posted a general affirming review of Kathy LeMay’s The Generosity Plan, especially with regard to its democratization of philanthropy, I would run across a generally demeaning review of Kathy LeMay’s The Generosity Plan, a review … Continue reading

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