Some of the best generosity stories feature ordinary people who quietly do extraordinary things for others. Such is the story of Nicholas Winton.
God Didn’t Answer My Prayer—I’m So Grateful
I don’t know about you, but but I find there’s a tremendous power in unanswered prayer. An experience at a critical point in my own story is a great example of this idea.
Anti-Asian Prejudice and the World of the Generous
I would never be inclined to think that my struggles were the same as other ethnic minorities. They were not. But they were real. And remembering that prejudice yields a valuable lesson on the nature of generosity.
Where is the Capital Gains Tax Going?
President Biden calls his new spending plan the American Families Plan. As part of funding that plan he wants to double the capital gains tax rate to 39.6% for Americans with an adjusted gross income of more than…
21 Years!—6 Lessons on the Generosity Movement
I’m celebrating 21 years in the charitable giving world. When I started in June of 2000, we were on the front end of the generosity movement. Twenty-one years later, there have been some great lessons learned.
God’s 5 Surprising Rules for Royal Succession
Business owners and leaders are all over the board in their approach to succession. But did you know that God put together a succession plan for Israel’s kings? Some of them might seem strange rules of succession.
Do Private Foundations Hoard Wealth?
A look at the data on private foundations pushes back on the narrative that foundations are just sitting on billions of dollars of hoarded wealth.
Does Your Donation Platform Scare Away Major Donors?
What does a donation platform have to do with major donors? I get to meet a lot of nonprofits. Before I meet them, one of the things I like to do is to take a look at their online donation platform.
What’s A Parent’s Most Important Job?
Have you ever listed out a parent’s fundamental responsibilities? It’s not just making sure the kids gets fed and clothed.
Simple Generosity Begins in the Heart
How is it that some of the most generous people are those who have little material wealth? Simple generosity is a beautiful thing to experience.