I love to see how people's personalities come out in what they give.
One of the things I like to give is experiences. For Christmas last year I gave my brother and his girlfriend a gift certificate to Volt, a fancy restaurant in Frederick, VA owned by Top Chef runner-up Bryan Voltaggio. They got to brag to their friends on Facebook about the 21 courses of deliciousness they enjoyed together and will remember the evening for a long time. That same Christmas my brother and I gave my mom a recliner. OK, that's a material thing, but for the amount of time she spends in it, she calls it a religious experience. She loves her relaxation. This year on September 11 I served with 61 Young Nonprofit Professionals of DC (YNPNdc) members at the Maryland Umbrella Group. My particular task was painting a basketball key. It may seem small, but helping 6th graders obtain the perfect free-throw shot and box out a rebound will give them the experiences in that key they will need to become the next Candace Parker, I'm sure. Have you considered your giving personality? Do you like to give experiences, or perhaps books, journals, gift cards, e-cards, advice, or scrap books? What could that say about you?Roxy