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Measuring the Success of Your Family
For 2023, consider making some adjustments for your family. I often say that one of the simple ways to measure the success…
Start with Your Family Stories
Building great family culture starts with stories. Brad Grey of Walking the Text teaches a simple truth: in Jewish families, from birth…
Church Giving Down Compared to Non Profits
A recent study by Empty Tomb, an Illinois based research organization shows some troubling signs for church giving. From 2007 to 2008,…
Year-End Tax Strategy—Give Away Your Business—Part II
In my last blog, I wrote about how some business owners are dramatically increasing their giving. They are doing so by giving…
Year End Tax Strategy—Give Away Your Business—Part I
As we approach year end (can you believe it is only eight weeks away?), we are in the season where business owners…
Browne is the Color of Generosity
What color is generosity? We just completed our 9th Annual Passion Awards. For more, visit www.celebrateministrykc.com. The Passion Awards is like the…
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…
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…