If you’re looking for inspiration and thought leadership from those on the front lines of impact marketing, you’ve come to the right place. This is where we spotlight our clients and partners. It’s where we share stories of those who are making an impact and doing good in the world. It’s where we share the resources we love most.
Our hope is that you’ll return here again and again for engaging and relevant content. And who knows? Maybe your story will be next.
February 14, 2023 | Impact Stories
Clarence Wooten grew up in Walbrook Junction in inner city Baltimore, Maryland. “Neighborhoods were very rough,” says Clarence, Director and Entrepreneur in Residence at X, Alphabet’s moonshot factory (formerly Google X). “There was no opportunity.” In elementary school, Clarence was robbed at gunpoint for his sneakers. As a youth, he saw his friends hauled off […]
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February 14, 2023 | Impact Stories
Growing up, Ann Oleson didn’t have to look far to see philanthropy in action. Her parents, Claude and Mary Greiner, gave of their time, talent and treasure in their church and in their community of Wellman, Iowa. So, in turn, did Ann and her brother and sister. “There were always service projects,” says Ann, co-founder […]
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February 14, 2023 | Impact Stories
Known throughout the Midwest for her expertise in nonprofit fundraising, Lois Buntz says her philanthropic mindset took root as a child growing up in Wisconsin. “I grew up in a very modest household. We didn’t have money to give because we just didn’t have much,” Lois says. “But my parents were compassionate people. They were […]
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February 12, 2023 | ROG Insights
Increasingly, donors are looking to make more of a lasting impact with their gifts. At Return on Good, we celebrate this and, more than that, we help our clients do just that. If you want to go beyond just writing a check to a charity or cause, explore these four giving models that can help […]
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February 2, 2023 | Impact Stories
Philanthropist Regina “The Queen” Fleming was an unlikely candidate to raise money for charities through running. She wasn’t a runner at all when she signed up for her first race in 2015 after learning about it in a magazine. Ten days before the race, Regina took a closer look at the details: She had signed […]
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January 4, 2023 | Events
Before the holidays, I attended the Family Office Super Summit, and it was great to get some sunshine in Florida and meet so many innovative and passionate philanthropists. I had great conversations with people who want to change the world for good. The Family Office Club sponsors numerous events across the US, and they are an incredible resource.
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December 28, 2022 | Philanthropy
We’re proud owners of a Land Rover. It’s been a reliable vehicle as we navigate the weather and terrain of the Midwest for sports practices, grocery shopping, outdoor hikes and more. But beyond the vehicle, we appreciate the company. Land Rover pays it forward with their annual Defender Service Awards, which go to nonprofits that […]
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December 10, 2022 | ROG Insights
The ROG team created an interactive giving and service record so you can begin the process of exploring the impact you’ve had through charitable giving and volunteer service. The record works in Microsoft Excel, and allows you to list all the organizations and causes you’ve helped. It automatically totals the value of your contributions and […]
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December 10, 2022 | ROG Insights
In the United States, there are more than 40,000 family foundations, all with varying asset and team support levels. This increasingly popular charitable mission vehicle has some incredible benefits for families who want to make their giving deliberate, multigenerational and highly impactful. Once a family foundation is set up and running, it’s not going to […]
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