I love this quote on love and giving by the late J.I. Packer, along with other great quotes on giving by C.S. Lewis, Amy Carmichael, Billy Graham & more.
20 Million People Stopped Giving to Charity
Between 2000 and 2016, 20 million Americans stopped giving directly to charitable organizations. That’s the report from the Urban Institute’s Shena Ashley in “Why the Decline in Individual Donors Should Matter in Institutional Philanthropy—and What to Do About It,” published in NonProfit Quarterly Winter 2019 edition. The data reflect the growing trend. In 2016, 53.9% of American households donated something to …
What Time Is It? And How Will You Respond?
Do you find yourself asking, “What time is it?” The year 2020 has many people wondering whether we are on the edge of a new epoch.
60% of Nonprofits Concerned For Viability
The nonprofit sector has lost jobs and funding in recent months, leaving nonprofits concerned about their ability to continue operating long term.
Faith Grows in the Dark?
So often our faith grows in the dark—it’s in the not knowing.
How Are You Giving in the COVID-19 Era?
What are your giving habits like in the COVID-19 era? See the results of a couple of surveys to see how others are answering that question.
Why I Think Everyone Should Have a Foundation
Most think foundations are for rich people, but I really do believe that foundations are for everyone.
Your Life Can Impact Generations for Good
In our 5G world, I think we’ve forgotten the impact of a life well lived—or in some cases the life lived poorly. Your life can impact generations.
Remember the Imperfect Legacy
Many think of legacy as made of the great things—things like Super Bowl rings, battles won, or amazing discoveries. But what about the imperfect legacy?
The Impact of Stating Your Family’s Values
I often wonder what it would be like if more families had a defined set of family values. How would that positively impact our world?