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5 Keys to a Great Family Giving Experience with Young Adults
It’s not uncommon for families to ask me, “How should we give together?” In most of those cases, they are starting with…
Supreme Court Ruling Affirms the Importance of Donor Privacy
The U.S. Supreme Court last week delivered a win for donor privacy. The court ruled 6-3 that the California Attorney General’s requirement…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Do Private Foundations Hoard Wealth?
There’s been momentum building of late to force private foundations and donor advised funds to accelerate their giving. But a look at…
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.
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…
Freedom is a Precious Commodity
Lost by many during the pandemic have been China’s moves to squelch dissent in Hong Kong. In 2019, Hong Kong’s opposition to…