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RSS feed- Finding Inspiration in February by Nancy B. Gardiner and Gioia Perugini February 14, 2018Although February is the shortest month, it is mighty. We have Valentine’s Day, a bright red reminder to celebrate those whom we love. President’s Day is not far behind, honoring the legacies of honesty and character exemplified by presidents such … Continue reading → […]
- Charitable Giving in the New Year by Gioia Perugini January 3, 2018As the new year dawns, like most of us, I am jumping in to my 2018 to-do list. The New Year is a time of resolutions, evaluating what was successful from last year and focusing on the areas that need … Continue reading → […]
- Wrapping It Up at Year End: How to Allocate Your Charitable Giving by Nancy B. Gardiner December 13, 2017The other day my daughter called me in a quandary about how much to give away to charity this year. When I paused, she said, “Why don’t you have an answer? Isn’t this what you do for a living?” I … Continue reading → […]
- Building a Family Legacy One Story at a Time by Nancy B. Gardiner November 15, 2017At the start of the holiday season, we pause to give thanks and to focus on what Is important to us. Behind the glitter and commercial nature of the Thanksgiving to Christmas run – sprint really – are stories that … Continue reading → […]
- How to Help Neighbors and Communities in Time of a Natural Disaster by Gioia Perugini September 18, 2017With national attention once again turning to the wrath of a powerful hurricane, we are returning to a topic about which we have written before, the persistent question of how to help neighbors and communities in times of a natural … Continue reading → […]
Sustainability
A blog about sustainability of the multigenerational family. Sustaining family wealth and
prosperity, unity and legacy, family enterprise and family office, philanthropy, and family lands.
Now more than ever, meeting the challenges of sustainable family prosperity and unity requires great thought,
care and planning. Our hope is that this blog will inspire creative thinking, underscore significant issues, offer
perspective, encourage communication and embolden you to take action toward sustaining your family’s legacy.
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Fad? Or Best Practice?, by Gioia Perugini
When does an approach to charitable giving go from being a fad to a best practice? What’s the difference between a one-hit wonder and something with staying power? Take for example the Ice Bucket Challenge, the runaway phenomenon in summer … Continue reading
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