Talk about being in the money. Wealth experts estimate that from 2007 to 2061, $59 trillion will be transferred from family estates in the greatest wealth transfer in U.S. history. That amount will be divided among heirs, charities, estate taxesRead more…
About the Lausanne Global Conversation
The Lausanne Global Conversation was an online platform for connecting participants in the Lausanne Movement's Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town, South Africa (Cape Town 2010) before, during and after the Congress.
The Global Conversation platform is no longer active, but core Lausanne content has been moved to the main Lausanne website and may be found in the Lausanne content library. Other content contributed by Global Conversation users is archived on this website. Read more »
This organization uses its newsletter to keep clients and supporters informed. Can the same newsletter double for donors as well? Mission possible?
Hi, Kivi and Tom, I know you are the experts on how to approach this, so I hope you don’t mind me asking. I am new at an organization that has never really done a donor newsletter, though they do mail outRead more…
London’s Giving to grow place based giving throughout London
London’s Giving is a new network designed to inspire Londoners to give to charities tackling hidden poverty, inequality and isolation in their communities. Launched by London Funders and backed by City Bridge Trust, the City of London Corporation’s charity, it also aims to helpRead more…
2015 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index reveals that Philanthropy is growing worldwide
2015 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index reveals that Philanthropy is growing worldwide,increasing by 5 points on average in 2015. Out of the four regions, Europe is now almost level with the USA, with a strong increase in current and projected giving. Trends emergingRead more…
Choosing to live generously
One of the outstanding characteristics of Christ followers is that of generosity. It is what stood out in the early church and it is the thing that often surprises non-Christ followers today and gets their attention. What isRead more…
What love requires
The arrival of Jesus signaled an end to the Temple Model and the beginning of a brand new approach to faith—an approach based in love. But how do we really love others? Jesus’ way is expressed in generously loving others.
5 Questions that Inform Full-Life Generosity
“The mind knows not what the tongue wants.” Chances are pretty high that when you read that sentence – and then re-read that sentence – you think it’s somewhat off-center. But, it’s actually a powerful statement used byMalcolm Gladwell inRead more…
The Power of Choices
The Christian life is a journey of choices. Choosing a church to attend involves choices. The decision to study the Bible – which Bible translation to select, what book to read, how often to read; the decision to engage inRead more…
Generosity growing around the globe
The value of large charitable donations around the world increased significantly in 2013 compared to 2012, demonstrating that major philanthropy is thriving and growing. So finds the 2014 Coutts International Million Dollar Donors Report, for which the Indiana University LillyRead more…
Prospect Research Blog
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