Christian Philanthropy
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…
Don’t Let Christian Higher Education Be a COVID-19 Casualty
There will be many casualties in the COVID-19 crisis. Some nonprofits and churches may not make it. However, hard times may not become…
Endowment is a four-letter word?!
The Christian world generally shuns endowments. But why? Do endowments indicate a lack of faith in God’s future provision?
What Percentage Do You Give Away?
What percentage of your income do you give away? For many Christians, the concept of giving starts (and often ends) with a…
Are High Net Worth Households More Generous?
What does the charitable giving of higher net worth households teach us about generosity? I wonder if the measure of our generosity…
How Big Is the Christian Donor Advised Fund World?
There are over 750 community foundations that sponsor donor advised funds around the United States, according to the Council on Foundations. Surprisingly,…
Why Christians Should Not Use Private Foundations
I’ve seen it many times. A Christian family decides they want to formalize their giving. They go get advice from their lawyers…
Should Christians Give to Secular Organizations?
Christians giving to secular organizations? It’s a harder question than you might think. Let’s tackle the easy one first: should a Christian…
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…
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…