Planning for Unexpected Risk: Lessons from Falling Trees
…The way is clear, The light is good, I have no fear, No, no one…
Lawson BaderJuly 16, 2019
How the Walton’s Bridge Traditional and Policy Charitable Interests
Our Client Stories series continues with Bill and Sarah Walton. In a recent interview, they…
DonorsTrustJuly 9, 2019
Youth Sunday Lessons about the Meaning of Community
Church-goers often have strong feelings about the concept of Youth Sunday. Those in the congregation…
Peter LipsettJune 28, 2019
Community for Liberty – Ideas, Cooperation, and Yes, Tribalism
There is talk these days about tribalism and its negative impact on society. The discussion…
Lawson BaderJune 24, 2019
A Fundraisers Guide to Donor-Advised Funds
Recently, I reflected on exactly what I’ve learned over the course of the last year…
Gordon CummingsJune 17, 2019
Never Too Soon: The Shock that Taught Me about Planned Giving
In late 2016, my two year old son P.D. picked up a guide to planned…
Stephanie G. LipsMay 13, 2019
Mocking Philanthropic Motives Doesn’t Help Anyone
Life does not always mimic Robert Frost. We should define ourselves less by our regret…
Lawson BaderMay 1, 2019
Strengthening Our Communities With Free Market Philanthropy
Without government intervention, who will help those in need? Will our communities suffer? This installment of…
Peter LipsettApril 25, 2019
Growing the Community: DonorsTrust 2018 Progress Report
Too often, free-market organizations fall into the trap of highlighting numbers rather than the humans…
DonorsTrustApril 11, 2019
Giving Under Attack: How Politicians Threaten Private Giving
Private giving is woven into the fabric of the American story. From a fledgling nation,…
Lydia PiteaMarch 21, 2019
