This is the third post in a three-part series. Click here for part one, “Going Long: Building a Legacy of Family Philanthropy,” and part 2, “Raising the Next Generation of Givers.” If you have not read the first two posts inRead more…
Live Chat with Dr. Scott Rodin on Thursday, November 12!
Join us on Thursday, November 12 as author Dr. Scott Rodin will answer your questions on his latest book in his stewardship and discipleship trilogy, The Seventh Key, LIVE on Periscope! In conjunction with the launch of the new book, Scott will be live between 4 –Read more…
Does Your Church Need a Stewardship Pastor?
A trend we’re seeing in our work at Vanderbloemen Search Group is that many churches are expanding their staff to include a Stewardship Pastor. I’d go even further and state that I believe churches are doing a disservice if theyRead more…
5 Steps to Kingdom-Focused Excellence
Today I have outlined 5 steps to kingdom-focused excellence. I am often asked, “How do you measure excellence in a Christ-centered ministry?” This list is in response to that question and will ensure you are leading your ministry down theRead more…
Top Giving Tuesday Strategies and Resources
Where has 2015 gone? We only have a few more months left, and 2016 is just around the corner! But before you start buying new calendars and making those important resolutions, make sure your nonprofit is taking advantage of allRead more…
The 20 people who have given away the most money to charity
How do the world’s greatest givers stack up? We looked to answer that question when we created a list of the 20 most generous people in the world with our partners at Wealth-X, a firm that does research and valuations on ultra-high net worth individuals. Read more…
The Coming $8 Trillion-Plus Retiree Giving Boom
Aging guru Ken Dychtwald says expected charitable giving by U.S. retirees over the next two decades could reach $8 trillion. That’s $6.6 trillion in financial giving and $1.4 trillion in volunteer services (calculated at $23.63/hour). And if he can helpRead more…
Raising the Next Generation of Givers
This is the second post in a three-part series. Click here for part one, “Going Long: Building a Legacy of Family Philanthropy.” In my experience, accumulated over the course of a professional career working with and observing philanthropy and philanthropists, IRead more…
Going Long: Building a Legacy of Family Philanthropy
For a substantial number of wealthy Americans, establishing charitable foundations and family funds has become an attractive and tax-effective way of channeling their philanthropy, and as a result the proliferation of such vehicles has reached unprecedented levels. In the UnitedRead more…
More to give: London millennials working towards a better world
This report reveals that there is a strong motivation amongst younger city employees to support the work of charities and community groups through giving and volunteering. It presents the findings of the first London-wide research on employee involvement and attitudesRead more…