Inspirational Giving Challenge: Be a Philanthropist! [Open Exchange Magazine]
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View Article2996 Tribute: In Memory of Matthew T McDermott
2,996 volunteer bloggers are writing today in tribute to the 2,996 victims of the “9-11” American tragedy. I am one of those bloggers. I write in tribute to Matthew T. McDermott. We have never met. I...
View Article5 Ways to Be More Generous Through Your Business
One of the themes for my New Year’s resolutions from several years ago was to become more generous. I was motivated by wanting to break a general feeling of entrepreneurial financial anxiety, as well...
View ArticleElephants in Your Waiting Room? My Elephant Tale and a Trunk Sale
New readers may not know this about me yet, but I’m wild for elephants. So much, that in 2005 I went to Kenya and got up close and personal with them. Sure, I was well-protected by Samburu warriors...
View ArticlePause for a Cause: Circus Animals Need Your Help [VIDEO]
As you may already know, my philanthropic focus is elephant conservation. My career in its different permutations has always been about helping others, but in 2004 I also began a conscious effort to...
View ArticlePause for a Cause: 96 Elephants [VIDEO]
August 12th is World Elephant Day. In case you don’t already know, elephant conservation is my philanthropic cause. Today I’m taking a pause from business to speak for the elephants. The demand for...
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