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  • Mentors, Thought-partners and Sounding-boards
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    Mentors, Thought-partners and Sounding-boards

    Blog, Power of Philanthropy

Mentors, Thought-partners and Sounding-boards

On the eve of retiring for the second time, [...]

By Aaron Johnson|2026-06-15T14:43:22+00:00June 15, 2026|Blog, Power of Philanthropy|0 Comments
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    Who Would Fund a Boiler Room?
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    Who Would Fund a Boiler Room?

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Who Would Fund a Boiler Room?

I was working with a client to outline their [...]

By Aaron Johnson|2026-05-18T15:29:03+00:00May 18, 2026|Blog, Power of Philanthropy|Comments Off on Who Would Fund a Boiler Room?
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  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair wears a green blazer over a black blouse, seated outdoors against a softly blurred background with a window behind her.
    Why I Still Believe in Philanthropy
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    Why I Still Believe in Philanthropy

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Why I Still Believe in Philanthropy

There are seasons in this work that feel heavier [...]

By Aaron Johnson|2026-04-20T17:36:15+00:00April 20, 2026|Blog, Power of Philanthropy|Comments Off on Why I Still Believe in Philanthropy
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  • Faith Like Amos
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    Faith Like Amos

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Faith Like Amos

Nearly a year ago, I spent my birthday in [...]

By Aaron Johnson|2026-03-17T13:06:32+00:00March 16, 2026|Blog, Power of Philanthropy|Comments Off on Faith Like Amos
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  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length dark hair sits beside a teenage boy with short hair and glasses, both facing the camera while seated against a high-backed upholstered booth.
    Philanthropy Equals Hope
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    Philanthropy Equals Hope

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Philanthropy Equals Hope

I often share glimpses into my personal life when [...]

By Aaron Johnson|2026-02-16T21:05:20+00:00February 16, 2026|Blog, Power of Philanthropy|Comments Off on Philanthropy Equals Hope
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  • Unleashing Your Power
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    Unleashing Your Power

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Unleashing Your Power

The first time I heard Kinetic’s tagline, Unleashing Your [...]

By Aaron Johnson|2026-01-19T15:34:14+00:00January 19, 2026|Blog, Power of Philanthropy|Comments Off on Unleashing Your Power
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    Legacy of Generosity, Foundation of Gratitude
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    Legacy of Generosity, Foundation of Gratitude

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Legacy of Generosity, Foundation of Gratitude

During a cabinet meeting, an old friend of the [...]

By Aaron Johnson|2025-12-16T13:58:17+00:00December 16, 2025|Blog, Power of Philanthropy|Comments Off on Legacy of Generosity, Foundation of Gratitude
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  • Jonathan Smith speaks passionately at a podium with a microphone in an elegant room, addressing a group of people wearing conference badges who listen attentively in the background.
    The Power of Relationships
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    The Power of Relationships

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The Power of Relationships

A recent reception at the House of Lords, in [...]

By Aaron Johnson|2025-11-03T21:17:16+00:00November 3, 2025|Blog, Power of Philanthropy|Comments Off on The Power of Relationships
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  • A joyful moment between a mother and daughter as they prepare for the wedding, with the mother helping fasten the bride’s dress in front of a bright arched window.
    Life’s Sweetest Milestones
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    Life’s Sweetest Milestones

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Life’s Sweetest Milestones

Our family recently celebrated one of life’s sweetest milestones: [...]

By Aaron Johnson|2025-10-21T11:19:57+00:00October 21, 2025|Blog, Power of Philanthropy|Comments Off on Life’s Sweetest Milestones
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  • Carnegie’s Legacy Strikes Meaningful Notes
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    Carnegie’s Legacy Strikes Meaningful Notes

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Carnegie’s Legacy Strikes Meaningful Notes

Not long ago, I had the opportunity to take [...]

By Aaron Johnson|2025-09-16T17:09:10+00:00September 16, 2025|Blog, Power of Philanthropy|Comments Off on Carnegie’s Legacy Strikes Meaningful Notes
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