Foundations
Do You Know Your Calling?
Sometimes I have occasion to talk to younger generations. From them, I hear lots of discussion around the idea of purpose, passion,…
Do Private Foundations Hoard Wealth?
A look at the data on private foundations pushes back on the narrative that foundations are just sitting on billions of dollars…
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…
Let’s Stop Doing Grants—A Better Approach to Funding
No more grants? Let me explain. So often we think about grants as a gift to a specific nonprofit, and nonprofits tend…
The Largest Source of Nonprofit Funding Might Surprise You
What’s the biggest source of nonprofit funding? I’ll bet you would have a hard time guessing. It’s not donations by individuals.
Remembering Rita: A Tribute
I write to remember Rita—one of those wonderful, incredible friends who lived a generous life.
Would You Give Away All Your Profits?
Giving is something that most people do after they’ve made money. But to give away all your profits from a business you’ve…
5 Trends to Watch in Family Foundations
For many in the philanthropy world, private family foundations are an assumed part of life. But they didn’t always occupy such a…
Private Foundations and Donor Advised Funds: 5 Key Comparisons
What are the key differences between donor advised funds and private foundations? Today, there are 86,516 private foundations in the country containing…
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…
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…