Raising children who will one day inherit wealth has long been a topic for many books, as is how to make those same children conscious of their privilege to help others. But raising philanthropic children is not something that’s limited to the ultra wealthy – we all want to raise children who are benevolent. Here are…
Starfish Impact team member Jen Barth shares her insights for the most useful research resources this year. As we settle into 2016, many organizations are gearing up to launch new programs and campaigns for the year ahead. Before diving in, though, have you carefully considered how much you know about the communities and stakeholders you…
Starfish Impact recently had the opportunity to talk with Pegine Grayson, Senior Vice President of Whittier Trust. We’re excited to share a snippet into some of the exciting things we talked about including trends in philanthropy and the next generation of philanthropists: Describe your role in philanthropy. As a Senior Vice President in Whittier Trust’s…
Giving Circles continue to be an exciting way to create impact on causes that speak to you, develop or deepen relationships with friends with similar interests, and think differently about your ability to change the world! Here are a few of Starfish Impact’s most important elements to a great Giving Circle: The opportunity for all…
With the holidays approaching, we wanted to share a few ideas from our giving guide for gifts that mean something as you shop this year for your loved ones. We believe that you can find fun, cute, and interesting gifts that also serve a purpose – from employing underserved women around the corner to empowering families…
With Giving Tuesday and the holiday season fast approaching, there’s no better time to take a few moments to think strategically about ways to have the biggest impact with your philanthropy. The following are a few of our favorite ideas on how to be philanthropic around the holidays: Explore charities giving catalogs for meaningful gifts.…