Valuing Private Solutions to Make Society Better
I flew across The Pond last week for a conference with leaders and analysts of…
Lawson BaderJune 17, 2016
We Need Community To Make The World Better
People crave community. We instinctively put labels on ourselves to show our inclusion in certain…
Peter LipsettJune 9, 2016
Our Progress Report: 3 Things You’ll Notice Inside
We just mailed our clients a copy of our 2015 Progress Report. One of the…
Peter LipsettMay 5, 2016
Being Mission-Driven
The average American household donated $2,974 to charity in 2013 according to The Center on…
Peter LipsettMarch 10, 2016
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
Benefits of DAFs: An Easier Way to Give
Charitable giving is meant to be a pleasure, not a slog. Writing a few checks…
DonorsTrustNovember 6, 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
Myths and Misconceptions about Donor-Advised Funds – Part 1
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) continue to be one of the country’s fastest growing giving vehicles. Donors…
DonorsTrustSeptember 30, 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
