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February 2010 Issue: 1
Welcome to Our Giving Notes
Fourth Partner Updates
 
Dear ,
 
Dawn Franks
I love to ask questions. The answers that follow then lead to more questions, observations, ideas, even ah-ha moments. Fred and I are often asked what we're working on right now, and sometimes we're asked what we're learning. There is a direct correlation between the two. 
 
Today we're introducing a new tool so that you can learn with us. "Our Giving Notes" will have links to a few interesting articles or websites.  It's where we're roaming around; it's what we're reading.  What will you find here?
  • Practical giving ideas
  • Curious, even novel solutions
  • Interviews with givers like you
Because this is coming from Fourth Partner "Our Giving Notes" will evolve. We want to know what you find that's interesting.  We want to learn with you about giving in our community, the nation, the world.
 
Our watchwords are Start · Grow · Improve. Today we're starting something new.  We hope you'll join us to grow and improve it into something valuable for you.  Email me with your ideas, an interesting link, article or book.  I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Sincerely,
 
Dawn Franks
President
Fourth Partner

dawnfranks@fourthpartner.org

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Seeing How Far $100 Can Go 
Finding Joy in Creative Philanthropy
 
$100 billWhat would you do if someone gave you $100 and told you to creatively give it away? That's exactly the charge Courtney Martin gave to some of her friends, sparking five years of creative giving.
 
Click here for the story.  
 
Speed Giving
Fred Smith
 
Fred SmithHow much analysis is required before one can confidently decide whether or not to give to a particular need or cause? Should philanthropists rely more on brain power or gut instinct?

Click here to read Fred Smith's thoughts on the matter.

The Power of Half
"Why We Gave Away our Home"
 
The Power of Half - the Salwen family

What would cause a typical upper-middle class American Family to sell their dream home, move to one that was half its size and price, and donate the difference to charity? 
 
Click here to meet the Salwen family who did just that.
 Look for issue #2 in April 2010.
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