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…
DarrenApril 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
Assessing Non-Profit Health: What a 990 Can Tell You
Have you considered a first-time contribution to a non-profit, but felt you should first “check…
DarrenFebruary 5, 2019
Refreshing Our Perspective in the New Year
I take the “New Year” literally. It’s what decades in the non-profit industry does to…
Lawson BaderJanuary 8, 2019
Philanthropy “Pop-Ups,” Risk-Taking, and the Value of Small Bets
This article continues the “Beyond Policy” series. In this segment, Tyler Cowen of the Mercatus…
DarrenDecember 13, 2018
A Festivus Miracle: Overcoming Funder-Grantee Grievances
“I got a lot of problems with you people! And now, you’re gonna hear about…
Peter LipsettNovember 29, 2018
Showing, Not Telling: A Different Approach for Think Tanks
This installment of “Beyond Policy” features Randy Hicks of Georgia Center for Opportunity. In this segment, he…
DarrenNovember 21, 2018