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Giving advice
November 24, 2004
THANKSGIVING is the first chapter in the book of winter, a reminder that as the leaves and bright sun of nature's abundance fade, it's time to increase the output of man-made abundance. It's the season of more food, football, and, most creative of all, philanthropy.
Philanthropy prevents, fixes, and builds. Hungry Pilgrims come ashore and the local Indian tribe says: Let's eat. Bill Gates funnels Microsoft money into Africa. Busy parents coach Little League. Philanthropy is action -- unhindered by doubt, scarcity, or legislative debates. Philanthropy invites risk-takers and entrepreneurs. Locally this opportunity gets a nod on Friday, Giving Massachusetts Day.
The challenge for donors is deciding where to give. Some advice: Remember the small organizations. A recovering economy and a competitive charitable environment leave some small groups hungry for help but unable to market themselves"
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