Apr 3, 2019 | Charitable Giving
Recently, the Secretary of Education announced the proposed end to government funding of the Special Olympics program. This was soon reversed by the President and funding will continue for now. From time to time, other charities that receive government funding are...
Jul 25, 2018 | Charitable Giving
C.S. Lewis once wrote, “For many of us, the great obstacle to charity lies not in our luxurious living or desire for more money, but in our fear – fear of insecurity.” Point being, there is a perceived competition for a limited amount of financial resources. If...
Jan 23, 2018 | Charitable Giving
Each of us, through our contributions as volunteers and benefactors, holds the power to change the course of society for the better. We can leave our mark on this world with the time and resources that we dedicate to others. That is what becomes our legacy. The...
Dec 12, 2017 | Charitable Giving
Starting a nonprofit is no different than starting a for-profit business. There are thousands that spring up each year, and unfortunately, thousands more that go under within their first few years of existence. The reality is, even the best causes aren’t enough to...
Sep 27, 2017 | Charitable Giving
I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it because I know it to be unambiguously true, and because I think potential donors always need to hear it: when we know we can do more to make an impact, we want to do more. But, how do we figure that out? It starts with...
Sep 6, 2017 | Charitable Giving
When funding the arts, tangible feedback is difficult to ascertain aside from naming a theatre, etc. As such, it keeps donors away. They feel like their money can make a bigger impact in other areas. That’s fine and likely true. Another major criticism of arts funding...
