Doing Well or Doing Good
For nearly 30 years a woman I never met has been whispering in my ear every time I sit down to write. Sometimes she shows up in everyday conversations as...
06
Feb
2019
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04
Feb
2019
CAUSE & EFFECT: 480 Love Letters to the Community, and Counting
Talking and writing about generosity and philanthropy in the month associated with love should come easy. By definition philanthropy is the love of humanity, and maybe that is all that...
07
Nov
2018
Have Stanzas Will Travel
When I was a kid there was a corny saying that worked its way into conversations whenever someone said something that rhymed. I am guessing most of you have uttered it at...
02
May
2018
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off – Today
I decided to work from home today, so I am not wearing my business attire and am writing this from my comfortable couch with a very different view out the...
27
Mar
2018
SWFL Community Foundation launches Earth Day campaign
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation has launched an Earth Day campaign to raise awareness and funds for the environment in Southwest Florida. The “Earth Day the SWFL Way” campaign is meant...
07
Nov
2017
CAUSE & EFFECT: Don’t Miss a Chance to Talk Turkey about Philanthropy
In just a few short weeks Southwest Floridians will be gathering around Thanksgiving tables with friends and family. I am in the gratitude business so you can imagine that Thanksgiving is...
25
Oct
2017
Costume Shop of Causes
At 9 and 6 years old, my kids are fully engaged in Halloween. They imagine their costumes well in advance, constructing a long list of all the things they could...
21
Jun
2017
The Role of Creative Arts and Dementia
by Anne M. Chernin, MBA, MSW, Director of Client Services JFCS of Southwest Florida Last month I had the opportunity to travel to the University of Florida in Gainesville to participate in...
15
Feb
2017
Some Who Wander Are Actually Lost
I enjoy the challenge of navigating a new city, particularly as a solo traveler. I feel empowered when I am able to get from point A to point B on...
11
Jan
2017
How are you going to change the world?
How are you going to change the world? It was an innocent enough question that I asked each of the young professionals who visited our office last week. These six young...
21
Sep
2016
Connecting People with Plants and Beyond
by Renee Waller, Communications Coordinator, Naples Botanical Garden At Naples Botanical Garden, we strive to not only connect people with plants, but also to inspire and offer barrier-free access to the...
13
May
2016
Women’s Legacy Fund holds Spring luncheon
The Women’s Legacy Fund hosted its Spring luncheon on Thursday, May 12 at Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club exclusively for its WLF contributors and Prima Donors....
16
Mar
2016
I’m Not Busy
I am wondering what your reaction is when you read the headline to this week’s column. Some of you might be thinking, “Are you kidding me, season in Southwest...
01
Feb
2016
Southwest Florida siblings open fund to help future generations
The next generation of philanthropists, those who fit into “Gen X” (born 1964-1980) or “Gen Y/Millennial” (born 1981-2000), will wield more philanthropic power than any previous generation, according to Nextgendonors.org....
01
Feb
2016
What's Love Got to Do With It?
Most everyone enjoys a beautiful love story. Whether it’s a best selling romance novel or watching an unexpected marriage proposal in a public venue we seem to be inspired by...
13
Jan
2016
What are We Missing?
I am generally a glass half full type of person. I am a delusional optimist about most everything including my work. A new year caters to this type of thinking,...