As we work toward our vision of "changing the model of philanthropy" and focus on investing in nonprofits through trust philanthropy, it is important to build deeper relationships built on trust with our donors too.

Meet my friend and Must! partner Koene. We met back in 2013 when another donor introduced us. Koene is a beacon of inspiration whose life embodies philanthropy, advocacy, resilience, leadership, compassion, and relentless determination. Her unwavering commitment to empowering others, coupled with her life experiences, education, drive, and optimism, makes her a role model for all who aspire to make a difference in the world. Every time I spend the day with Koene, I am in awe – her life stories inspire me. She has inspired me to learn more, travel more, live more, love more, garden more, walk more, celebrate more, invest more, create more, laugh more, and, most of all, surround yourself with those who lift you up. She is that person to me; she lifts me up, and I am so blessed to have her in my life. If it weren’t for Must! Charities, our lives might not have ever crossed, and I’m so grateful that they did. She is a gift to me and our community! ~ Becky Gray