Usually your charitable decisions and mine don’t get the press that those of big philanthropists and tech billionaires do. Take, for instance, Dustin Moskovitz, a co-founder of Facebook , and his fiancee, Cari Tuna. Recently there have been a number […]
It’s not too late to make charitable gifts in 2014. Here are some tips to get it done efficiently: Review your finances and your 2014 charitable giving to determine the gift amount and form of gift you want to make. […]
Earlier in December, the United States House of Representatives voted down H.R. 5806, The Supporting America’s Charities Act. That was disappointing to many in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors, who fought hard for its passage. However, on Dec. 19, President […]
Things have changed since the early days of the latest Ebola outbreak, largely getting worse — but there are glimmers of hope. While medical support has become more focused, it may not be effective or timely enough to avert an […]
Income disparity is widely reported in America these days. It turns out there is also significant disparity in charitable giving as a percentage of income. And it may not be what you expect. Why might this be? You might consider […]
You know the routine: Someone at work volunteers to head up a fundraising drive, recruits people in every department to help, has information meetings — pep rallies, really — and tries to engage everyone in giving. In some office settings […]
The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffet, has said, “Philanthropy is one of the toughest business there is.” He should know; he has plenty of experience with business, has a lot of money, and gives a lot of it away. Yet […]
If you are reading The Generosity Path, the author Mark Ewert will visit your group this fall! Book groups, giving circles, and small groups for spiritual development, are taking advantage of the Small Group Discussion Guide at the back of […]
During these dog days of summer, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has created a sensation on social media, attracting celebrities, politicians, sports figures, and even detractors bent on generating their own buzz. I’m not a spoilsport: I’ve enjoyed the comic […]
