Rewrite Your Own Obituary

By Barry Spencer | August 23, 2022 |

Rewrite Your Own Obituary A Swedish entrepreneur, who had made millions by inventing and manufacturing dynamite, hadn’t thought much about being remembered. Until… He read his own obituary! In 1888,…

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How Giving Won WWII

By Barry Spencer | August 16, 2022 |

How Giving Won WWII Philanthropy, even your philanthropy, no matter how big or small can make a difference in powerful ways. You should never underestimate the impact of your philanthropy,…

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Stress Relief

By Barry Spencer | August 9, 2022 |

Stress Relief Studies show that the number one concern and desire for men and women in the late stage of their career and those entering retirement is health. Health. Vitality.…

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Break Them If You Can

By Barry Spencer | August 2, 2022 |

Break Them If You Can The story goes that the elder Rothschild called his family together and handed each of them a bundle of arrows. Their task: break the bundle…

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Serving the Pioneers…

By Barry Spencer | July 26, 2022 |

Serving the Pioneers… The donors that excite and freak us out. They are the pioneers. They are the ones that like to go where no one else has gone. Solve…

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Who’s Responsible, Anyway?

By Barry Spencer | July 19, 2022 |

Who’s Responsible, Anyway? How does giving back promote personal responsibility? Our country was founded on compassion. The basis of compassion is that it’s our responsibility, each of us, to be…

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The Antidote for Materialism

By Barry Spencer | July 5, 2022 |

The Antidote for Materialism Kids are notorious for saying to their parents, “I need…” However, rarely is it a true “need.” For the most part, we have everything we need…

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A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out

By Barry Spencer | June 28, 2022 |

A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out Many kids today can’t see the true needs of others. For those who have grown up in a middle-class home and country, it’s…

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Save Your Community

By Barry Spencer | June 21, 2022 |

Save Your Community Jobs are always a popular subject… not just for the employed. Successful local businesses drive a vibrant local economy… which is essential for every community. People and…

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Families that Last

By Barry Spencer | June 14, 2022 |

Families that Last This is a “statistic” you don’t want to be. Unfortunately, for too many, they are included in this statistic – even my own family. The statistics overwhelmingly…

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Your Opportunity to Benefit

To learn more about how The Donor Motivation Program® may benefit you and your organization, request our complimentary guide, “The 37-Minute Planned Giving Landscape Conversation” with Barry Spencer by calling (678) 353-3355.