Being Mission-Driven
The average American household donated $2,974 to charity in 2013 according to The Center on…
Peter LipsettMarch 10, 2016
The Generational Concern: A surprising number don’t trust next generation to handle inheritance
What will the next generation do with your wealth? Nearly 80% of wealth-creators believe their…
Peter LipsettFebruary 3, 2016
Giving with Purpose
We are not alike, you and I. And that is a good thing. For starters,…
Lawson BaderJanuary 26, 2016
The Philanthropic Path for Improving Lives
There are many reasons I failed miserably as a child lemonade-stand entrepreneur. Chief among them…
Lawson BaderDecember 30, 2015
Government “Philanthropy” vs. Private Giving
Last week I made a call I didn’t want to make. A client sent a…
Peter LipsettNovember 25, 2015
Myths Part 3: Misconceptions about the social value of DAFs
The first four misconceptions about donor-advised funds (part one is here and part two is…
DonorsTrustOctober 22, 2015
Myths Part 2: Misconceptions about flexibility and control
Last week, we looked at the first two of our six misconceptions about donor-advised funds. Today…
DonorsTrustOctober 14, 2015
Confusion Around Giving by Fiorina Highlights Importance of Donor Intent and Charitable Engagement
Photo credit: National Review Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina received flack this week because of reports…
Peter LipsettOctober 9, 2015
Know the “how” in addition to the “what” of donor intent
Many donors have a sense, even if just in their gut, of the causes and…
DonorsTrustSeptember 18, 2015
Keeping the Intent Alive
Can DonorsTrust be expected to maintain the same diligence, the same integrity, and the same…
Kimberly DennisSeptember 2, 2015
