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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…
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.
Do I Give Now or Do I Save to Give Later?
Should I be giving now or is it OK to give later? During the crush of the pandemic, there was a heartfelt…
Lessons on Legacy From a Hillbilly Family Story
Reading Hillbilly Elegy I found parallels with my own story, including God’s generosity despite poverty. I’ve learned these things about family over…
Let Your Generosity Start a Chain Reaction
A couple weeks back, I attended a conference in Fort Worth. I had to check in a little later in the evening,…
America Questioning the Value of Philanthropy
Our nation is wrestling with what value we place on private giving and philanthropic institutions. Lawmakers are questioning the tax-exempt status of…
Another Story One Seat Over: Hope is a Dangerous Thing
It was a slow Tuesday night in the airport. The tables were mostly empty, but I wanted a meal before my flight….
Plan to Give Wisely Amid The M&A Frenzy
Conditions during 2020 have contributed to a coming wave of merger and acquisition deals.
Legacy Can Follow A Twisting Path
A twisting path, not a straight line—that’s the concept of legacy. Marty was a messed-up kid going down a dangerous path. The…
Pay Attention to the American Family Business
It’s hard to overstate how important family-owned businesses are to the U.S. economy. According to statistics collected by the Conway Center for…
What’s Ahead for Taxes and Charitable Giving Under Biden?
Now that the election is over, and control of the Senate is settled, there’s more clarity on the tax reforms we can…