Every Gift Matters

Morgridge, v-p of the Morgridge Family Foundation, offers an informative road-map to making every donation count. She helps readers push past the seeming futility of small donations and shows that even a small amount of money, invested wisely, can have a big impact on both recipient and giver. Morgridge dispels the myth that corporate donations outweigh the amount given by individuals, stating that individuals give five dollars for every one dollar of corporate giving. In addition, she offers sage advice on making your gift count, including investing in a cause you feel passionate about, researching potential nonprofit recipients, and investing in leaders. She shares inspiring stories, including the grade-schooler who started his philanthropic efforts with a lemonade stand; Denver’s Road Home, which works to end homelessness; and Dream Catcher, a nonprofit that takes in abandoned horses to aid in therapy. Morgridge explains how to identify strong and forward-looking leaders and how savvy organizations can stretch donations and multiply the value of contributions. While Morgridge’s philanthropy far exceeds what most individuals can afford, she persuasively argues that donating wisely at any level can bring about big change. Readers will find her astute guidance a valuable tool in choosing where to give.
-- Publishers Weekly

“Carrie Morgridge has written a must-read primer for anyone considering philanthropy. From the smallest gifts to transformative mega-giving, she shows her readers how passion, smarts, and trust can change the world. Read this book and learn from one of the best.”
—Katherine Bradley, President, CityBridge Foundation

“In Every Gift Matters, Morgridge reminds us that we are a nation of “difference makers” and encourages us to continue that legacy of meaningful giving through her empowering stories of those who have made a difference.”
—Douglas Conant, Chairman, Avon Products; Chairman, Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute; Founder & CEO, ConantLeadership; Former CEO & President, Campbell Soup Company

“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. Buffet, Lecturer in International and Public Affairs, Columbia University

“Every Gift Matters inspires readers to reimagine the transformative nature of giving. Through engaging stories and real-world examples, Carrie provides a new roadmap to more meaningful and impactful philanthropy.”
—Bill Goodwyn, CEO, Discovery Education

“Carrie Morgridge shows firsthand how philanthropy multiplies the happiness and wellbeing of both giver and receiver, well beyond all material benefits. She is among the most vivacious and successful philanthropists I have had the pleasure of knowing, and her book is a challenge to the rest of us to step up our game.”
—Arthur C. Brooks, President, American Enterprise Institute

“Carrie Morgridge is among the most hands-on, proactive philanthropists I’ve ever encountered. Every Gift Matters reflects how thoughtfulness and passion can multiply one’s impact in philanthropy.”
—Hadi Patrovi, Founder, Code.org

"Anyone interested in philanthropy can learn from Every Gift Matters. It’s a must-read if you want to learn how to effectively support the causes you believe in and feel that your dollars are actually making a difference.”
—Jeffrey C. Walker, Author, The Generosity Network

“Carrie Morgridge is an amazing force of nature who is reshaping the world by improving the lives of countless thousands by her passionate, kind-hearted love. Carrie’s generosity, organizational excellence, and infectious enthusiasm know no bounds. In Every Gift Matters, you will not only be inspired by acts of selfless compassion and joy, but Carrie shows how even the most modest acts of philanthropy can have a most meaningful impact upon the lives of others.”
—Marc Holtzman, Chairman, Meridian Capital HK

“This is a must-read for anyone who wants to make a difference. As one of the savviest philanthropists I know, Carrie Morgridge knows how to make the most of her giving. Every Gift Matters shows that transformative giving is about much more than the number of zeros on your check.”
—Mark Tercek, CEO, The Nature Conservancy

“For anyone with the passion and caring to do more, Every Gift Matters will become your go-to guide for giving.”
—Dr. Pamela Cantor, Founder, Turnaround for Children Inc.

“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!”
—Gov. John Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado

“In Every Gift Matters, Carrie Morgridge transforms the way we look at giving, teaching us that you can’t remove the donor from their donation. She shows us how the best giving works as a circle, feeding itself and growing in impact, not just a one-way, one-time transfer of resources, and she speaks with the authority and wisdom of someone who is making these things happen in her own life everyday!”
—Stacey Stewart, US President, United Way Worldwide