Recommended Resources
Tony Macklin, CAPOur family utilizes Tony Macklin, who helps us with philanthropy best practices. He has a 25-year career in the philanthropy arena, working with the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, the National Center for Family Philanthropy and many others. Tony provides us with resources and his expertise when we are interested in what other families are doing and how we can be more effective. We don’t need to recreate the wheel, we’ll just ask Tony! http://www.tonymacklin.com/ |
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Corporal Works of MercyOur Secretary, Kathy Carrier, spends her days serving other people. Most of the time, these are small works of mercy for people in our lives. Occasionally she and Dave do big things but most days she does thoughtful, tiny things. To learn more about this focused approach to living, contact her, kcarrier@briljent.com. |
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The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven CoveyThis book is always a good read. It changed my life when it was published and inspired me to tackle my life differently, better. |
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National Center for Family PhilanthropyNCFP is the only nonprofit resource dedicated exclusively to families who give and those who work with them. NCFP provides research, expertise and learning opportunities. Lots of great resources on this site! https://www.ncfp.org/ |
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23andme.comDiscover what your DNA says about your health, traits and ancestry. The wellness and ancestry reports are extensive, as is the supporting information. Well worth the $199. https://www.23andme.com |
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Journey Into Wholeness by Dr. Carolyn R. AllenA local friend, she inspires us with her words and more so, her actions. |
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Philanthropy Books Worth ReadingThe Genius of Generosity, Lessons from a Secret Pact Between Two Friends – Chip Ingram (2010) Intentional Wealth: How Families Build Legacies of Stewardship and Financial Health – Courtney Pullen (2013) Generous Genes: Raising Caring Kids in a Digital Age – Susan Crites Price and Julianna Price (2015 edition) Giving 2.0 – Laura Arrillaga-Andreesen (2012) The Legacy Spectrum – Mark Weber (2017) Un-Heritage – Conway, Neurge and others (2014) Toxic Charity – Robert D. Lupton (2011) Rooting for Rivals – Peter Greer |
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Crucial Donor StudyStudy that reviews how major individual givers can best support nonprofits. |
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Giving Done RightArticle detailing effective philanthropy and making every dollar count. |
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The Family Business Consulting GroupThe Family Business Consulting Group helps families prosper across generations. Their website www.thefbcg.com, books webinars, articles and newsletters have been helpful to our business, Briljent. We especially appreciate the periodic counsel that we’ve gotten from one of their long-time principal consultants, Chris Eckrich, a Fort Wayne native. |
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#TumorTakedownTailgateSome information about Briljent’s own Adam Hayden, and how he embodies the theme, never, never, give up. TumorTakedownTailgate |