It's said that 80% of Americans think about writing a book at some point in their lives. Often memoirs. If you're making it happen, or wish you could, check out this new newsletter linkedin.com/pulse/yes-reall…

Congratulations to @lydiahallSF and her launch of an ingenious new kids' app, Aqua. Details are here: app.frame.io/reviews/bd94770…

When philanthropy came to town: lessons from an unusual adventure in Akron. philanthropy.com/article/how…

Seattle's tech scene has created some amazing wealth -- and some very ambitious philanthropy. Among the names to watch are Steve and Connie Ballmer philanthropy.com/article/pow…

Who will be making news in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors this year? Here are 16 people to watch. philanthropy.com/article/16-… @AlexanderSoros @JDVance @nptrust @deborahnarcher @pbs @DwyaneWade @teneo @jameslankford

"You’re going to be in rooms where everyone else is older than you and more experienced. You’ll be engaging in executive-level conversations in ways you might not ever have done before. Take advantage of every opportunity you get.” philanthropy.com/article/as-…

What are the most popular classes for MBAs these days? Yes, "Path to Power" and "VC Finance" still pull them in. But this maverick class at @KelloggSchool connects students with nonprofits in need. It's oversubscribed 4:1. philanthropy.com/article/as-…

Now that holiday cards are arriving, along with engaging newsletters, it's time for a favorite game. "Husband or dog"? The best passages about Buddy, Champ, etc. really could go either way

I've been hearing about @MaddiesFund for a long time. Their work on behalf of #dogs, #cats and the people who care about them is quite extraordinary. Here's a deep dive into their work -- and a remarkable pivot. philanthropy.com/article/the…

Most error messages these days are either amusing or mildly exasperating. But this one from #LinkedIn is downright scary!

"They may have made their millions being nasty, so why wouldn’t they walk into a nonprofit that same way?” Great article from @RasheedaChil at @philanthropy.com on the decision to "fire" a difficult donor. philanthropy.com/article/wou…

Bravo to the @Reuters journalists who delivered this chilling, Pulitzer Prize-winning look at Elon Musk's business empire. I first read their work a few months ago, while judging the @SABEW business journalism contest. It was a "wow!" read, even then pulitzer.org/winners/staff-r…

Saddest calendar update of the week, courtesy of @Stanford

In a world with too much "humble-brag," @KristenVanNest's new novel, "Where to Nest," is the antidote we all need. It's playful, hilarious -- and the perfect mix of candid and coy. Here's hoping we all can mess up our lives with as much style and brio. amazon.com/dp/1990253571

What's allowable these days in personal essays? I'm fascinated by Emily Fox Gordon's reflections in @TheAmScho. An uproar over Virginia Woolf's writing has her wondering: how much do writers dare be provocative? And is the line being redrawn? theamericanscholar.org/tramp…

Hello, #fundraisers -- and anyone involved with a #nonprofit that you care about! If you're looking for new ways to inspire giving, this @Philanthropy article by @RasheedaChil is a mind-stretching delight. philanthropy.com/article/how…

#Economists gone wild! New @NBER research finds that good-looking parents pass along enough of that aura to boost kids' earnings power. Alas, the average lift is just $2,300/year. Enough to get leather seats in your car. Not enough for a Hawaii mansion. nber.org/papers/w32086

The #sleep researchers have just taken their game to a whole new level. Want to avoid sports injuries? Get more than seven hours of sleep a night. Data shows it makes a 1.7x difference. theconversation.com/sleep-ca…

These donors are rivals! Why an edgy, competitive approach to charitable giving can work surprisingly well. linkedin.com/pulse/donors-ri… #philanthropy #incentives #giving