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By Peter Lipsett • Oct 14,2019 Leadership

Hack Your Charitable Giving Habits

We knew as we walked in that we were not dressed the part for this high-end Manhattan steakhouse. This meal would cap our random day-trip rendezvous of a few friends...

By Cindy Cerquitella • Oct 11,2019 Culture

Learn It, Live It, Love It: The October Edition

Learn It: I’m a big believer in taking a few minutes at the end of each day to draft your to-do list for the next day. You’re still in the...

By Taylor Dawson • Oct 10,2019 Culture

How to Spend a Perfect Fall Day in Nashville

We are quickly approaching the best time of the year to visit Nashville: fall. What they say about the Deep South is true. We have two seasons: hot and cold....

By Josh Evans • Oct 09,2019 AF Community

Weekly Writers Round-Up: China’s Growing Influence, Withdrawing Responsibly from Syria, and Free Trade in Africa

Each week, we’ll be featuring opinion pieces from the alumni and current participants of AF’s Writing Fellows Program. A few highlights from the past week are below. Do you dream...

By Cindy Cerquitella • Oct 08,2019 Culture

Coming to Laissez Fair? Here are more sights to see while you’re in Alexandria

The Laissez Fair is just ten days away and we are so excited for you to join us for food, fun, and some great local talent! It’ll be a lovely...

By John Dale Grover • Oct 07,2019 Professional Development

How to Pitch to Get Published–Pro-Tips from an Editor

When trying to pitch your work for publication, there are certain best practices that might seem obvious to some. However, as an editor myself, I’ve seen op-ed writers often make...