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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…
The Donor Advised Fund Explosion
You may not have as much interest as I do in tracking the growth of donor advised funds over the years, but…
Acts of Sacrificial Generosity Live On
There are some acts of generosity you’ll never forget. Even if it’s not until much later that you understand and appreciate the…
Biden Bets Big on $1.9 Trillion Stimulus
The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill passed Congress and is now law. President Biden has promised even more stimulus. And while $1400 stimulus…
Dad’s Newspapers And Me: The Things You Remember
It’s funny the things you remember and how they become part of your story. When I was just a kid, we didn’t…
A New Proverb: From One Generation to the Next
“Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.” Every culture around the world has its version of that proverb.
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…