In a Time of Giving, Learning When to Say No

• Source: The New York Times

Giving during the holidays can be greatly rewarding; indeed, for many it is the highlight of the season. But prioritizing giving commitments, a challenging task year round, can become a major source of stress for philanthropists this time of year. Giving requests abound, expectations increase, and no one wants to be left feeling like a scrooge. This article, featuring insight from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors President and CEO Melissa Berman, discusses the unpleasant, but necessary, act of sometimes saying no.