Sharing Some Good News!
Kris Putnam-Walkerly
Strategic Advisor to Philanthropists & Foundation CEOs | I help ultra-high-net-worth donors and foundation leaders increase the clarity, impact, and joy of their giving.
Many silver linings amidst a challenging 2022!
2022 was quite a year for us all. For me, it was filled with deep challenges but also tremendous achievements and success.
In the first four months of last year, both my mom and stepmom died unexpectedly, a family home was destroyed by water damage, and I was thrust into homeschooling one of my kids (the kind of homeschooling where you are completely unprepared and unqualified and are making it up as you go!), and that same child experienced debilitating anxiety and social isolation. On top of that, I herniated one of my disks and for months I couldn’t sit without agonizing pain! Plus, I seriously injured both of my knees skiing (getting off the chair lift of a bunny hill. Yes, a bunny hill!).?Honestly, there was a lot about 2022 that was tough.
At the same time, I experienced significant joy and success. I got to spend my professional life doing what I love most – advising and coaching many amazing foundation CEOs and philanthropists. I experienced the satisfaction of knowing the advice I gave my clients in one-hour phone conversations saved them from wasting tremendous time and resources, dramatically reduced their stress, and permitted them to change their lives and their foundations. My husband and I bought a new house and I’m having fun decorating and envisioning the parties I will throw this summer! Most importantly, my kid’s anxiety has dramatically diminished and they are thriving at a new (public) school whose leadership genuinely cares and supports all their students.
I was especially thrilled to have received several awards for my philanthropy advising in 2022. I’m honored to be recognized by my peers for what I do, and I’m excited to share them with you:
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My work advising funders and donors to increase the clarity, impact, and joy of their philanthropic giving is gratifying and energizing. I truly appreciate each of you who read this newsletter, reply with comments, share them with colleagues, and tell me how they help you lead and give.
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