We all give to those in need at some point in our lives. Through actionable advice and touching stories, Every Gift Matters will show you how to leverage your gift of time or money—regardless of size—and make it work harder, work smarter and have a bigger impact on your community. Guided by the belief that every person has the opportunity to make a difference, this book encourages you to find your own passion to change the world. Every Gift Matters was the winner of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and is an Amazon best seller. One hundred percent of the proceeds are donated to charity every year.
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Every Gift Matters is a collection of timely, personal stories reminding us that philanthropy isn’t about writing a check; it’s about the value we create when we invest in local communities, follow our principles, and make a lasting difference.
Howard W. Buffett Executive Director, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation
Carrie Morgridge and The Morgridge Family Foundation are truly gifts to Colorado. In Every Gift Matters, Carrie reminds us that we can impact positive and extraordinary change in the communities where we live, in such a compelling way!
John Hickenlooper Governor, State of Colorado
Carrie Morgridge has written a very important book. So many people have told me they really want to help but they give nothing because they feel a small gift cannot make a difference. But it can as you will learn from the inspiring examples in Every Gift Matters. Philanthropy is for everyone, and giving not only benefits the recipient but the giver too.
Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
Join Carrie and her husband John on their epic mountain bike journey across the country in The Spirit of the Trail . Carrie documents the joy, the pain and the lessons learned, while riding what is considered one of the most challenging bike routes in North America. By the end, you’ll be inspired to try an adventure of your own.
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Watch Carrie Morgridge take to the TEDx stage for her two seminal talks: The Four Pillars of Disruption in Philanthropy and The Future of Giving. In The Four Pillars of Disruption in Philanthropy, Morgridge shares what she has learned about failure, success and the learning curve in philanthropy. Her TEDx talk will energize you to ask, “What will I disrupt?” And in her talk on The Future of Giving, Morgridge synthesizes the data-heavy report and illustrates the trends that are actively changing giving for nonprofits, philanthropists, corporations and individuals.
07/08/2015
I don’t like looking back: rather, I always look forward.
08/05/2015
I’ve found that deciding where to give comes from understanding…
07/15/2015
Every gift matters, no matter how big or small.
Every Gift Matters 
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