Category Archives: Philanthropy

Philanthopy, Stinky Cheese, and You: Keeping it Local.

Posted on November 3, 2014 by jeremymhatch

A tornado passes over the house, sending a 60 foot maple tree into the sunroom and leaving an unrecognizable scene. I am not there when it happens but arrive several hours after, in the dark, to a numbing sight. A … Continue reading →

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Kickstarter Fail. Defining Culture as Brunch

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jeremymhatch

A local café in my city recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to move from one crummy old house to a slightly newer one, though with more space and (presumably) less apt to fall apart or burn to the ground. They … Continue reading →

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30,000 feet is the New Black – On the 106 Airplanes of 2013

Posted on December 11, 2013 by jeremymhatch

My work travel year is coming to an end next week with a quick trip to North Carolina – the 106th business flight of 2013 by the time I get home. Sparkling water to hydrate, turkey wraps of every description, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of the $100 Gift.

Posted on December 4, 2013 by jeremymhatch

Year-end is upon us and not quite the Holidays, and so my mailbox is full of solicitations from worthy charities I support (and otherwise). As a fundraising consultant our practice spends considerable time working with our clients on direct response … Continue reading →

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Royale with Tax Incentives: The little (philanthropic) differences.

Posted on November 13, 2013 by jeremymhatch

This week I spent an hour with an Irish accountant, learning about the tax system as it relates to non-profit organizations, and a recent change to Irish tax policy that I am still wrapping my mind around. For individuals, the … Continue reading →

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On Giving and Getting

Posted on October 9, 2013 by jeremymhatch

I serve on the board of a young performing arts organization that Can, the Indianapolis Fringe. Now in our 9th year we’ve done amazing things, including purchasing our own building while rapidly growing our August Festival year after year. We … Continue reading →

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