by David | Mar 5, 2011 | design, reading & writing
Some of you might remember how I donated money to help a teacher buy classroom supplies and then got grumpy when the kids wrote me thank you notes. Some of you may remember that I learned that only donations of $100 or more get those notes and how I resolved to give...
by David | Nov 23, 2010 | culture, economics, media
If you think that November has a needlessly negative sound – it starts with NO, after all – then you should look into Movember, the fundraiser that puts ironic facial hair to work to fight cancer. Grow a moustache, raise money for cancer research,...
by David | Nov 19, 2010 | culture, economics
It’s that time of year again, when colder weather, impending holidays and the end of the tax year turn good folks’ attention to charitable giving. And when the Grumpy Philanthropist waddles out from under his rock, writes a few checks and complains. As it...