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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…
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…
4 Big Reasons Financial Advisors Should Encourage Charitable Giving
A recent study by Fidelity offered this interesting insight: while a majority of advisors believed that their clients are interested in receiving…
5 Big Reasons Why Christians Are Using Donor-Advised Funds
Donor advised fund usage is on the rise. This rise has been noted by The Wall Street Journal and other periodicals. A…
Year-End Giving—The Time to Plan is Now!
It’s October, but it is year end tax season. I work with people all across the country. Each year, we see people…
How the Aging Population Will Affect Giving
People are getting older. Birth rates are declining. Those are two really big statements that could easily be overlooked. What’s the significance…
5 Reasons for Christian Foundations to Switch to Christian Donor-Advised Funds
A private foundation can be a good vehicle for individuals to conduct their giving. However, Christian givers may consider switching to a…
5 Reasons to Select a Christian Donor-Advised Fund
Are you considering setting up a donor advised fund? It is a great tool for giving. You can give online. You can…
“All I Want to Do is Change a City…”—Part II
After serving on the mission field for 15 years in Peru, Rudy thought it was time to retire and go be with…
“All I Want To Do is Change A City…”—Part I
In 1960, Rudy Johnson, his wife and 3 young children headed to Peru to plant a church. The work was hard, and…
Estate Planning: Share the Pain
How many people do you know who describe with glee the meeting with their estate planning attorney? To the contrary, I know…