Tag Archives: risks

Do You Remember Your First Grilled Cheese Sandwich? 

Posted on April 12, 2024 by summergathercole

I had my first grilled cheese sandwich when I hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro. I was 34 years old. That was not the only new food I had tried during that trip. I had several new meals that many people grew up … Continue reading →

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Here’s Why You Should Trust the Concierge

Posted on January 24, 2024 by summergathercole

After a late night arrival, I woke up feeling relatively refreshed in the inner city of Nairobi. I had a few hours before I was taking another, short flight to go on safari. When I travel, I’m always eager to … Continue reading →

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Philanthropic Failures Are Not Always a Bad Thing

Posted on October 30, 2018 by summergathercole

Yes – there is failure in philanthropy. And it’s a good thing. Last month, well before the SSIR article, “Getting the Best Possible Failures in Philanthropy” was released, I was talking with a funder about taking risks and possible failure. … Continue reading →

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Not Taking Risks Could be the Biggest Risk of All!

Posted on January 7, 2016 by summergathercole

All of us take risks in our lives – everyday. Some are seemingly small (crossing the street) and some require much more courage (being the lone outspoken voice in a small group of relative strangers). And many of us have … Continue reading →

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