“Not That Mysterious” -Principled in the Face of Critics
Being firmly committed to a set of principles carries a major risk, namely that those…
Peter LipsettSeptember 15, 2017
Developing Liberty’s Next Generation
We regularly invite outside experts to offer you and other donors advice on how to…
DonorsTrustSeptember 7, 2017
Responding to Harvey with Sound Philanthropy
Private philanthropy stitches together our social fabric. We have a unique American instinct to give…
Peter LipsettAugust 29, 2017
Learning to Fly in Philanthropy: Novus Society’s Long Game
Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first flight at Kitty Hawk only lasted 12 seconds. Orville, piloting…
Peter LipsettAugust 25, 2017
Repelling Watchful Dragons: Finding Good in Trying Times
I don’t think it’s something in the water. But August lacks the quiet vibe of…
Lawson BaderAugust 17, 2017
Saving Our Bacon: The Value of Think Tanks & Their Donors
The Allusionist podcast, a great program exploring the hidden side of language, recently aired an…
Peter LipsettAugust 11, 2017
But Who Decides? Choices, Limits, and Strategies of a DAF
“But how do you choose who to give to?” In my conversations with folks about…
Peter LipsettAugust 4, 2017
Keeping Donor Intent by Knowing Your Mission
What is the best way to ensure your donor intent is honored? A new video…
Peter LipsettJuly 28, 2017
Addressing Philanthropy’s Big Picture
When I was an uppity high schooler, I took home a quarterly report card in…
Lawson BaderJuly 21, 2017
Will to Give: Americans Plan To Give More This Year
Chronicles of Philanthropy reported recently on the 2017 Burk Donor Survey, an annual study of…
Peter LipsettJuly 13, 2017
