Created in 2010 by Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Melinda French Gates, the Giving Pledge is a global campaign designed to encourage the world’s wealthiest individuals and families to commit most of their fortunes to philanthropy. Inspired by the “giving […]
US Charities Scored Big with $617 Billion in Donations Even with everyone stressing about the economy, people really stepped up their giving last year. According to the latest Giving USA report, US charities pulled in a whopping $617 billion. A […]
A few weeks ago, I mentioned the story of Timmy the humpback whale who was “rescued” off the coast of Germany after being stranded. It was somewhat of a controversial effort because some thought it to be a futile effort. […]
There is a trend being seen in giving and it has a lot to do with stability and being comfortable with a familiar place. “Place-Based Giving” has evolved from a giving philosophy to a primary strategy for some. It has […]
It’s hard to believe that another year has gone. As we look to our new year, I wanted to share some of the trends that are predicted for Foundation giving for 2026. It’s not hard to guess that one of […]
Operation Christmas Child is one of the most recognized services that is provided for lower socioeconomic children all around the world at Christmastime. Samaritan’s Purse is the organization that leads this program. The president of Samaritan’s Purse, Franklin Graham, started […]
A lot of people who want to give to worthy organizations have questions about determining whether a charity is worthy of their hard earned money. Making those decisions involves a bit of research and a thoughtful approach. A “worthy” charity […]
People consider a wide range of criteria when deciding where to give their charitable donations, often driven by a mix of personal values, practical considerations, and a desire for impact. One of the biggest determinations for where people give their […]
Doug Ruch, a 55 year old man from San Antonio, Texas, is on a mission that he calls the “Dying to Serve Tour.” It’s definitely a bitter/sweet story because it all started when Ruch was told by his doctors that […]
The charitable giving scene is constantly evolving, and 2025 is no exception. With a new administration coming in last month, changes are coming quickly. While the past few years have seen some challenges, experts are predicting a positive shift in […]